Advice for Building a Strong Board

Crescent Moon Theater Productions (CMTP) is a Bay Area–based performing arts company founded in 2018, creating work that uplifts true stories of resilience, belonging, and the shared human spirit. Over the past several years, we’ve grown from a small ensemble of artists into a community-rooted nonprofit producing deeply meaningful documentary and immersive theater.

Most recently, we’ve received grant support for two major projects:

- What We Carry, a documentary theater production that brings together refugees and U.S. veterans impacted by the same conflicts, exploring healing and reconciliation through shared storytelling.
- The Hidden Network, an immersive audio and performance project unfolding in California’s redwood forests, illuminating unseen stories of interconnection between humans and nature.

These projects have positioned us for an exciting next chapter — one that calls for a strong, values-aligned board of directors to help steward our growth with vision, integrity, and sustainability.

We’re seeking someone with experience in board development and nonprofit growth who can make recommendations to help us:
-Formalize and strengthen our governance structure
-Recruit an engaged, mission-aligned board
-Establish clear systems for fundraising, accountability, and long-term impact

This is a pivotal and creative moment for our organization. We’re ready to move from a grassroots model to a thriving nonprofit that can sustain meaningful, socially engaged art for years to come.