Grant Writing Workshop Session | FREE

ABOUT the session leader: Sarah McLellan is a mission-oriented management and fundraising professional who prioritizes process, inclusion, and creativity to develop dynamic solutions for arts organizations. As Executive Director of Ensemble Studio Theatre, Sarah McLellan led two consecutive seasons of increased revenue – both earned (15.25% increase) and contributed (60% increase). She worked with EST’s board, staff, and artistic membership to revise EST’s mission statement to reflect EST’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. As Managing Director of Clubbed Thumb, Sarah provided management leadership during a period of historic growth which resulted in Clubbed Thumb’s first ever Off-Broadway co-production (Men on Boats), the original workshop production of the Heidi Schreck’s Broadway hit, What the Constitution Means to Me, and an overall increase of Clubbed Thumb’s operating budget by 44%. Prior to Clubbed Thumb, Sarah was the Assistant Administrative Director of the Juilliard Drama Division, Artistic and Management Programs Associate at Theatre Communications Group, and spent four years coordinating the Apprentice and Workshop programs at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Sarah was a participant in the Juilliard Professional Intern Program, and selected for the 2017 NYFA Emerging Leaders Boot Camp. She received a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where she focused on theater production and administration.