The Atlanta Ballet Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Zachary Brown as chief development officer. In this new role, Brown will lead efforts to increase philanthropic support and drive Atlanta Ballet towards greater financial stability as it approaches its 100^th anniversary.

Brown joins Atlanta Ballet having most recently served as executive vice president of development at WABE, Atlanta’s community-supported NPR and PBS affiliate. During his tenure, he grew major-gift revenue from approximately $600,000 to more than $3 million in just two years and launched the station’s first planned giving program in its 48-year history, securing multiple planned giving commitments totaling more than $1 million. His work helped build a stronger philanthropic infrastructure while deepening relationships with major and legacy donors.

Brown brings extensive experience in Atlanta’s arts and nonprofit community. Previously, he served as director of development, special events and volunteer leadership at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, leading efforts in donor cultivation, stewardship, special events and volunteer leadership. He has also held senior development roles with Habitat for Humanity International, Communities In Schools of Atlanta and Hands On Atlanta.

“Zachary’s breadth of experience in nonprofit fundraising and deep relationships across Atlanta make him an outstanding addition to Atlanta Ballet’s leadership team at a pivotal time,” said Nancy Field, chair of the Atlanta Ballet Board of Trustees. “His leadership will be instrumental as we ramp up to our Centennial and seek to translate the remarkable growth the Ballet has experienced in both prestige and audience size into elevated philanthropic support and community engagement.”

Beyond his professional work, Brown resides in Marietta and has remained active in the Atlanta community, serving on the boards of local organizations, including Canopy Life International, the Suzi Bass Awards and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Atlanta Chapter.