Tom Viola Announces Retirement from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

July 19, 2024
Tom Viola Announces Retirement from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Executive Director Tom Viola has announced that he’ll retire from the nonprofit at the end of 2024, ending a 36-year tenure that saw the organization persevere through two pandemics and emerge as one of the most impactful fundraising and grant-making organizations in the country. Current Broadway Cares Director of Development Danny Whitman, who’s been with the nonprofit for 15 years, will succeed Viola as executive director, beginning January 1, 2025. Viola will remain involved with the organization as a consultant throughout 2025, advising on Broadway Cares’ National Grants Program strategies and procedures. Viola shared the retirement news with the Board of Trustees at its regular July meeting after discussions with the organization’s Executive Committee. The Executive Committee previously voted unanimously to appoint Whitman to succeed Viola. The full board unanimously approved the succession plan today. For more information, please visit broadwaycares.org. Press contact: Boneau/Bryan-Brown (212/575-3030)...