Nationally, Detroit Future City (DFC) has piqued the interest of many. The wide-sweeping framework that would re-imagine Detroit has caught the imaginations of many. After all, many want to know what the Detroit of the future will look like.
But there’s a very nuts-and-bolts part to this framework for the future of Detroit, and that starts with an executive director. A new executive director is a major step for the organization as it continues to transition to an independent non-profit from a city entity.
The DFC Strategic Framework was released in 2013 as a highly-detailed, long-term guide for decision-making by all of the stakeholders in the City of Detroit. The next year, DFC announced its leadership team – the people who would ensure the successful implementation of the DFC Strategic Framework.
In 2015, DFC started its transition to an independent non-profit organization. To do this, the organization needs a board, headed by an executive director.
The Hawkins Company, hired by DFC’s transition management committee (TMC) is leading the search for an executive director.
“The recruitment profile for the new executive director was developed with feedback and input from a diverse cross-section of stakeholders,” said Dr. George Swan, TMC chair. “We are making every effort to ensure the new director reflects the needs of Detroit today and in the future, and has the expertise and experience to lead a team and collaborate with DFC’s diverse audiences to effectively steward the critical recommendations in the DFC Strategic Framework.”
The TMC plans to select a candidate by early fall and to fully transition to a nonprofit organization by 2016.
There are a few reasons why DFC is transitioning to an independent organization:
- Broader base of constituents
- Closer ties to the community
- Its own board of directors
The board of directors will guide the organization to ensure that it has the most meaningful positive impact on the city’s revitalization.
For now, Dan Kinkead, DFC’s director of projects, is serving as interim executive director. During the search, DFC’s current and new projects will continue during the transition.
If you’re interested in applying for the position, submit a resume and letter of interest to ed.dfc@thehawkinscompany.com. Applications received by September 10, 2015 will be given first consideration.
You can find more information on the executive director position and a recruitment profile at www.detroitfuturecity.com/news. You can also download a recuitment profile here.
Inquiries about the executive director recruitment should be directed to Ms. Brett Byer of The Hawkins Company at 323-403-8279 or brett@thehawkinscompany.com
