Arizona Theatre Company has a new director of development for the Phoenix/Tempe region.

In her new role, Reese Shughart’s experience implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies and donor stewardship programs will support ATC in reaching its $6 million Rise Above campaign goal, while securing ongoing philanthropic support for operations and programing.

“Reese brings energy, expertise and vision to this new role, which is totally dedicated to stewarding the Phoenix/Tempe communities,” Kasser Family Artistic Director & Executive Director Matt August shared in a press release. “She joins a powerful team already in place, following through on the strategies initiated by her predecessors.”

Shughart is a seasoned Phoenix area development professional with more than two decades of leadership experience in fundraising, marketing, community relations, and nonprofit management. Her expertise spans major giving, capital campaigns, grant writing, donor stewardship, Benevon training, and strategic planning.

The Rise Above campaign led by Arizona Theatre Company’s Board of Trustees has already surpassed $3 million in giving toward the organization’s $6 million goal. ATC launched the public phase of its campaign in March of this year, embarking on a two-year fundraising initiative dedicated to securing the future of live professional theatre in Arizona.

Visit atc.org/donate.

Arizona Theatre Company was founded in 1966.