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glenn hergenhahn

@glennhergenhahn

Message

I lead nonprofit arts organizations, expanding programs, partnerships, revenue, and community participation.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead mission-driven arts, education, or community organizations where I can strengthen systems, develop programs, coach teams, build partnerships, and work with boards to support sustainable growth and meaningful public engagement.

I've led Sylvia Center for the Arts and iDiOM Theater through growth, building collaborative systems for programming, scheduling, communication, and operations. At Sylvia Center, I expanded educational programming and community partnerships, increasing participation and earned revenue.

I bring more than twenty years of nonprofit leadership across staff coaching, board relations, strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, grant management, and organizational development. I founded and scaled iDiOM Theater, positioning it as a nationally recognized producer of new theatrical work.

I've also taught dramatic writing at Western Washington University, directed student productions with Atlantic Theatre, and developed community-based education in Guatemala. I create arts and learning environments where accountability, creativity, service, and community participation reinforce one another.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Executive Director

Sylvia Center for the Arts

Jan 2016 - May 2022 (6 years 4 months)

Led multidisciplinary staff, contractors, educators, interns, and volunteers while fostering a collaborative and accountable organizational culture. Developed systems that supported organizational growth, communication, scheduling, and program coordination.

Coaching Board Relations team development Public Speaking Program Leadership Budget Oversight Performance Evaluation Strategic Planning Conflict Resolution organizational Grant Management

Guest Faculty

Western Washington University

Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 (5 months)

Taught a class of twenty-eight theater majors. Designed curriculum for Introduction to Dramatic Writing.

Teaching Curriculum Design

Artistic Director

iDiOM Theater

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Led annual organizational planning, including programming, budgeting, and fundraising strategy. Established new fundraising initiatives including individual giving, events, and campaign development.

Strategic Planning Budgeting Fundraising Event Planning Community Engagement Audience Development Project Management

Guest Director

Atlantic Theatre

Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 (3 months)

Collaborated with other directors and designers for student theater productions of Tisch NYU and Atlantic Theater Conservatory Students. Mentored students through script selection and technical design.

Director Collaboration Mentor Script Selection Technical Design

Owner/Director

iDiOM Theater

Feb 2002 - Feb 2009 (7 years)

Founded and scaled a nonprofit arts organization, including facility development, programming, and operations. Negotiated partnerships with Allied Arts of Whatcom County and other stakeholders.

Nonprofit Management Programming Operations Negotiation Marketing Audience Development