David Brown

SpeakEasy Stage is a non-profit theatre company in the South End of Boston. Led by award-winning Producing Artistic Director Paul Daigneault, we produce 28 weeks of new plays and musicals each season at the Nancy and Ed Roberts Studio Theater in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts.

Since our founding in 1992, we’ve produced vital, timely, and entertaining productions that have helped make Boston’s South End into an artistic and cultural destination. We work with… Show more

SpeakEasy Stage is a non-profit theatre company in the South End of Boston. Led by award-winning Producing Artistic Director Paul Daigneault, we produce 28 weeks of new plays and musicals each season at the Nancy and Ed Roberts Studio Theater in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts.

Since our founding in 1992, we’ve produced vital, timely, and entertaining productions that have helped make Boston’s South End into an artistic and cultural destination. We work with hundreds of locally-based artists, actors, directors, and technicians each year, and train early career artists through its fellowship and emerging artists programs, supporting them as they develop their potential.

SpeakEasy Stage has distinguished itself as Boston’s premiere theater, consistently winning acclaim for presenting top-quality productions of contemporary, cutting-edge plays and musicals. For three decades, our shows have sparked conversations long after audiences leave the theater – challenging, connecting, and inspiring the community. Show less

Responsible for the creation and execution of Professional Development Opportunities for AFPMA members, including Fundamentals of Fundraising, Emerging Leaders, and Meet the Funders. The AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising course is an introductory, 2-day course providing a comprehensive overview of fundraising principles at the fundamental level. The course content covers the roles and responsibilities of fundraisers, emphasizing responsibilities you are likely to encounter at the beginning of… Show more

Responsible for the creation and execution of Professional Development Opportunities for AFPMA members, including Fundamentals of Fundraising, Emerging Leaders, and Meet the Funders. The AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising course is an introductory, 2-day course providing a comprehensive overview of fundraising principles at the fundamental level. The course content covers the roles and responsibilities of fundraisers, emphasizing responsibilities you are likely to encounter at the beginning of your career. The course is taught actively and includes case studies and projects for groups and individuals, making the learning experience substantive and enjoyable.
Emerging Leaders: Today’s non-profits face significant leadership challenges. Changes in workplace configurations, accelerated retirements of senior professionals, and enhanced financial pressures require organizations to be agile and innovative. In addition, shifting patterns of donor behavior, acute shortages of qualified staff, and rapidly evolving technology are among the many factors that compound the dynamic fundraising landscape of today. Organizations that can navigate this complicated environment will most likely succeed in executing their mission. Essential to this success is strong and visionary leadership, not only at the helm but throughout the ranks. This is a 2-day program.
Meet the Funders: A popular program that features a local corporate/foundation funder who will give updates about their organization's funding priorities, application process, and answer questions from attendees. Show less

Board of Visitors member, past Chair of Mens' Event, Spokesperson for Harbor to Bay bike ride, frequent auctioneer and find a mission ambassador

Caritas Community Gala Auctioneer--responsible for raising close to $1M .

Have raised critical funds for this non profit for over 20 years. Taking the fund a mission from several thousand dollars to over $200,000

Live Auctioneer for Gala