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Executive Director

DESIGNxRI
Providence, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Vision

  • Lead DxRI’s strategy and growth, positioning Rhode Island as a national leader in design and innovation.
  • Translate ideas into tangible outcomes, ensuring that DxRI’s initiatives drive meaningful change.
  • Develop and execute a bold, future-oriented strategic plan, working closely with the Board and community stakeholders.
  • Act as a public-facing leader, representing DxRI at local, regional, and national levels.

Fundraising, Partnerships & Business Development

  • Expand corporate sponsorships and cultivate national funding opportunities.
  • Develop a diversified revenue model, balancing grants, sponsorships, philanthropy, and earned income.
  • Build relationships with local and national funders, ensuring financial stability and long-term growth.
  • Expand our funding opportunities through developing grants, working with contractors as needed.
  • Expand DxRI’s partnerships with businesses, government, and creative institutions.
  • Program Development & Community Engagement

  • Refine and evolve programs, increasing engagement and impact.
  • Ensure that DxRI serves both emerging and established designers, balancing support for different career levels.
  • Develop new programming that aligns with industry trends and Rhode Island’s creative economy.
  • Communications, Storytelling & Advocacy

  • Enhance DxRI’s brand visibility, increasing national media exposure for Design Week and other programs.
  • Develop compelling storytelling strategies, showcasing Rhode Island’s creative talent and DxRI’s impact.
  • Advocate for design at the policy level, ensuring it is integrated into economic and workforce development strategies.
  • Leverage public speaking opportunities to position DxRI as a thought leader in the design space.
  • Organizational Leadership & Operational Excellence

  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team, maintaining the strong organizational culture built under previous leadership.
  • Assess and restructure staff roles as needed to align with strategic priorities.
  • Ensure sound financial management, working closely with the Board to establish clear financial goals.
  • Implement systems for measuring impact, ensuring that DxRI’s progress is data-driven and transparent.
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