Dramatists Guild Foundation

“In order for writers to realize their full potential and create the stories that will change the world, they need community and support.”

What we do….

DGF’s programs help the American theater thrive by providing playwrights, composers, lyricists, and bookwriters with the resources they need. This lifelong commitment to an artist’s growth is unique to our organization: we support both new creators and those who have already emerged.

The Call…..

The Dramatist Guild Foundation is currently seeking highly skilled reviewers to read, analyze and score applications to support the next generation of writers Reviewers should: 

1. Be experienced in analyzing, and reviewing plays and musical theater.
2. Demonstrate a deliberate practice of cultural competence.
3. Have a passion for reading and engaging with new and/or experimental works by emerging playwrights.
4. Have the skills to provide constructive feedback to applicants.

Once reviewers have applied and been selected they will be grouped together to ensure diversity in the scoring process. An orientation providing insight into the program, online scoring process, and reviewer guidelines will be available. This training will be paid. 

Travel is not necessary for review and panel discussions and both will be held via Zoom. We strongly encourage those outside of New York City to inquire.

Compensation

Reviewers will receive a stipend for their work. Each reviewer will receive between 10-15 applications per round (20-30 applications total) to review. 

This application is for dramatists (playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists) who would like apply for a one-time, $500 emergency grant from the Dramatists Guild Foundation to assist with circumstances caused by the recent tornados that have impacted various parts of the United States. If your financial need exceeds $500, please consider applying for the DGF Housing or Emergency Grants. 

Please note: DGF's eligibility restrictions have recently changed. If you currently hold a minimum of $15,000 in your combined bank accounts, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying at this time.

The Dramatists Guild Foundation's (DGF) Housing Assistance Grants are one-time awards that assist professional dramatists (playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists) with housing expenses accrued as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. DGF is committed to preventing eviction and displacement among theater writers and to help dramatists rebuild their lives during the pandemic recovery period.

Theater writers should apply for immediate financial assistance with the following: outstanding mortgage and rent payments, sudden increases to rent prices, overdue utility bills, outstanding costs related to moving, or credit card debt related to any of the aforementioned reasons. 

If you hold a minimum of $15,000 in your combined bank accounts, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying at this time.

Please note: DGF's eligibility restrictions have recently changed. Applicants who have previously been awarded a DGF Emergency Grant and meet new eligibility requirements are welcome to apply to this program. Dramatists who are currently unhoused or are seeking financial assistance for non-arrears related hardships are encouraged to apply to DGF's Emergency Grant program . 

DGF serves all dramatists based in the United States, regardless of their immigration status. 

 * indicates a required question. If you are new to this application system, you will receive an email from Submittable confirming your account.

This form is for dramatists (playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists) to apply for emergency financial assistance from the Dramatists Guild Foundation.

Please note: DGF's eligibility restrictions have recently changed. If you have previously received a DGF Emergency Grant since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, or hold a minimum of $15,000 in your combined bank accounts, we kindly ask that you refrain from re-applying at this time.

DGF serves all dramatists based in the United States, regardless of their immigration status.

Las subvenciones de ayuda para vivienda del Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) son becas de una sola ocasión para ayudar a  escritores teatrales profesionales  (dramaturgos, liricistas, compositores, libretistas) con gastos de vivienda acumulados a causa  de la pandemia del COVID-19. DGF está comprometido a evitar que los escritores de Teatro sufran evicción o desplazamiento, así como a ayudar a dichos dramaturgos a rehacer sus vidas durante el periodo de recuperación de la pandemia.

Los escritores teatrales en las condiciones mencionadas a continuación, podrán solicitar ayuda financiera inmediatamente: Pagos de hipoteca o renta pendientes, incrementos repentinos de renta, pagos de servicios atrasados, deuda por gastos de mudanza, o deuda de tarjetas de crédito por cualquiera de las causas anteriores.

Por favor tenga en cuenta que las restricciones de elegibilidad han cambiado recientemente. Los solicitantes que hayan recibido una subvención anteriormente, podrán volver a solicitarla si cumplen con los requisitos actuales. Aquellos dramaturgos que por el momento no cuenten con un hogar o que busquen ayuda no relacionada con la vivienda, podrán aplicar a las Subvenciones de Emergencia DGF.

A los escritores teatrales que busquen ayuda para salud y bienestar mental se les recomienda que apliquen a Steven Schwartzberg Grant for Mental Health and Wellness  De DGF.

DGF atiende a todos los escritores teatrales en los Estados Unidos de América sin importar estatus de inmigración.

*Indica que es una pregunta requerida. Si usted es nuevo en este sistema recibirá un correo de Submittable para confirmar su cuenta.

Esta forma está dirigida a dramaturgos, compositores, liricistas y libretistas que deseen solicitar ayuda económica por parte de Dramatist Guild Foundation para cubrir los gastos de cualquier situación ocasionada por la pandemia de COVID-19.

Esta forma es para que dramaturgos (escritores de teatro, compositores, letristas, libretistas) puedan aplicar para una subvención para cubrir la brecha de gastos de producción que solamente puede ser recibida una vez.  Por favor note: Las restricciones de elegibilidad de DGF han cambiado. Si en este momento tienes un mínimo de $10,000 en su cuentas de banco, amablemente preguntamos que se abstenga de aplicar en este momento. Dramaturgos que han anteriormente recibido una solicitud de emergencia de COVID-19 o de asistencia de vivienda son elegibles para aplicar por esta solicitud. DGF sirve a dramaturgos en los Estados Unidos, sin importar su estatus de inmigración.

This form is for dramatists (playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists) who wish to apply for a Bridge Grant from the Dramatists Guild Foundation.
Please note: DGF's eligibility restrictions have recently changed. If you hold $10,000 in your combined bank accounts, we kindly ask that you refrain from re-applying at this time. Dramatists who have previously received a COVID-19 Emergency Grant or Housing Assistance Grant are eligible to apply. DGF serves all dramatists based in the United States, regardless of their immigration status. 

We are seeking theater institutions and organizations who have a strong interest in educating others in their community and are interested in hosting a dramatist whose project focuses on underrepresented and/or marginalized groups.

The host theater institution/organization will be paired with a dramatist (called an Ambassador). The Ambassador and host theater institution/organization will work together to curate two or more events that would fall under one or more of the following categories:

1. Community Conversation
2. Dramatist Development Workshop
3. Theatre Educators workshop
4. Talkback
5. Pre-Production meeting with cast and crew of their production

Once a theater institution or organization becomes a  partner with visiting voices, they are then asked to submit their materials (lesson plans, questions from the talkback, or outline of their development workshop). These materials are collected and archived digitally so that theater institutions, community organizations, dramatists and theater makers can both engage with one another, share resources and develop a sense of community. Visiting Voices Ambassadors will serve as a catalyst to engage with community members nationwide.  

We believe that it is important to recognize your contribution to the field while also providing an opportunity for your theater or organization to amplify voices that would otherwise not receive the opportunity either due to lack of funding or lack or representation in the industry.

Position Title: Grants Manager

About Dramatists Guild Foundation: 

Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) is a national charity that fuels the future of American theater by supporting the writers who create it. DGF fosters playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists at all stages of their careers. We sponsor educational programs; provide awards, grants, and stipends; offer free space to create new works; and give emergency aid to writers in need. By supporting and nurturing the creators of today, we protect the stories of tomorrow.

At DGF, we are committed to the safety of our employees and their families. While COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to the health and well-being of all individuals, vaccinations can significantly reduce that threat and help protect our workplace as well as our community.

DGF is committed to sustaining an equitable and safe environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Access, equity, and authenticity are core values at DGF and we are dedicated to providing employees with a work environment that celebrates varied backgrounds and is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage candidates of all ages who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled, trans, non-binary, and queer to apply. All applications will receive consideration for employment.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Grants Manager will be responsible for the research, development and execution of DGF’s granting programs including Emergency grants as well as new initiatives. This person will ensure a thorough and efficient turnaround for applications, collaborate with the Director of Grants and Programs to build effective and sustainable execution of grant programs as well as be responsible for the study and awareness of relevant grantmaking practices. The Grants Manager will participate in strategic conversations and brainstorming with DGF staff in pursuit of big-picture, organizational goals that align with our trust-based philanthropic approach to grantmaking. 

REPORTS TO
Director of Grants and Programs

POSITION STATUS
Full-Time

START DATE
June 1, 2023

LOCATION
520 8th Ave, Suite 2401, New York, NY 10018. The DGF Office is ADA accessible.

ABILITY TO WORK REMOTELY:

This is a hybrid position for persons available to work both remotely and possibly once a week in the office.

SALARY

$60,000-$70,000/year

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Work with the Director of Grants and Programs to communicate trends within DGF granting as well as the industry and other granting programs to ensure that DGF is responsive to its beneficiaries 
• Communicate any observed challenges, operations in need of alterations, or areas for improvement for all granting programs to the team 
• Work with Director of Grants and Programs to devise creative solutions for any of the above
• Supervise the grant team members with best practices for Intake and processing DGF Emergency Grants, contacting applicants for addition information when necessary
• Supervise the research of and implementation of proper grants management training for necessary team members 
• Document the processes for DGF’s granting programs and update these documents as the programs evolve
• Supervise and support the creation of and roll out of the marketing, application process and review process of all DGF assigned grants 
• Promote DGF’s grantmaking activities among arts and philanthropic organizations
• Support DGF’s program monitoring & evaluation and needs assessments
• Support of initiatives across the programs department as needed
• Communicate with peer and partner organizations with comparable programs to assess best practices and community needs
• Run reports reflecting information on DGF’s granting programs as needed
• Complete research projects assigned by Director of Grants and Programs
• Collaborate with Programs team and DGF team through updates and communications in project management platform, Monday.com
• Maintain application records in an organized fashion in Google Drive 

OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Collaborate with the DGF team through updates and communications in project management platform, Monday.com
• Maintain records in an organized fashion in Google Drive 
• Attending occasional in-person and virtual work events (often evening); conversing with beneficiaries, donors, and Board Members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• BS/BA or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in arts program coordination, grantmaking, or arts administration
• Working knowledge of arts-based philanthropy (including networks, studies, and opportunities)
• Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and anti-oppressive standards and practices
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high volume of diverse assignments and effectively handle competing priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the theater community in New York strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn organization’s database, content management system, and other software as needed. 
• Proficiency in Spanish or another language strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in making independent decisions with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to work with little supervisor intervention and as a team member.
• Experience interacting with high net worth individuals.
• Flexibility

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 BS/BA/BFA or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (after 30 days), with premiums covered 100% by DGF for the employee and one spouse, domestic partner, or dependent.
• Life insurance for the employee (after 30 days).
• Commuter Benefits (includes public transportation and parking)
• 401K with 3% employer contributions (after 3 months).
• 6 weeks of paid time off annually, prorated to start date (after 30 days), Federal Holidays off, 3 flexible holidays for religious and cultural observances, and additional time off as a team at the discretion of the Executive Director.
• Occasional free theater tickets and access to purchase house seats if available.
• Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus of up to 7% of salary rate, prorated to start date. Bonus not guaranteed.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please create an account through Submittable to submit your application. A cover letter is not required, but please answer the questions in the application fully with attention to sentence structure, spelling, and grammar. We are unable to accept applications via email or mail due to tracking difficulty and capacity.

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail info@dgf.org with “Grants Manager” in the subject line, or call 212-391-8384, and we will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Esta forma es para dramaturgos (escritores teatral, compositores, letristas, libretistas) puedan aplicar por una vez para ayuda financiera $500 de emergencias por parte de The Dramatists Guild Foundation por circunstancias causadas por los tornados reciente que han impactado partes de el país. Si su necesidad financiera es más de $500, considere llenar la aplicación para las subvenciones de emergencia y vivienda de parte de DGF.
Por favor note: Las restricciones de elegibilidad de DGF ha cambiado. Si en este momento tienes un mínimo de $15,000 en su cuentas de banco, amablemente preguntamos que se abstenga de aplicar en este momento.