Would you or someone you know make a great Seattle Design Festival Board Member?

The SDF Board of Directors advances our mission through strategic planning and fiduciary oversight – planning for sustainable growth and resource development. Directors are ambassadors for SDF, championing our mission, fostering transparency, and ensuring responsible conduct as we work together to positively impact our community.

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Why join the SDF Board of Directors?

Be part of shaping the future of design in Seattle and beyond by unleashing the design thinker in everyone. Directors of the Seattle Design Festival (SDF) Board engage in:

• Community Impact: Support a culture of design that fosters equitable, resilient, and thriving communities by amplifying SDF’s mission and vision.
• Professional Growth: Develop leadership skills and expand your professional network.
• Collaboration: Engage with an aligned organization that amplifies your voice and vision in the design world.

Board Role Description

Nomination Process

To nominate yourself or a peer, please fill out this form by February 13! Nominations received by this date will be prioritized for review by the Membership Advancement Steering Committee, which vets potential board members for service through the 2026 nomination cycle and recommends a slate of candidates for approval by the Seattle Design Festival Board of Directors in April.

New directors are assigned to a steering committee based on the organization’s need and candidates’ individual skills and expertise (see openings below). There are distinct positions that serve on both the AIA Seattle and Seattle Design Festival aligned boards, including the following steering committees: Executive Committee, Finance Committee, and Development Committee.

Seattle Design Festival is actively seeking 2 new board members to fill the following open seats:

• Director, SDF Council Co-chair (Seattle Design Festival-only): Provides interdisciplinary leadership informing the annual theme and Festival elements, supports the SDF individual giving campaign, and facilitates connections with community groups and design partners.
• Director, Development (Serves on both AIA Seattle + SDF boards): Leads fundraising and development efforts to support the missions of AIA Seattle and the Seattle Design Festival, fostering partnerships and securing resources for sustained growth.

Aligned Boards – AIA Seattle & SDF

AIA Seattle and Seattle Design Festival operate from a shared strategic plan that honors two unique organizations with distinct missions, working under an aligned vision.

Questions?
Contact Anthony Collins, AIA Seattle Senior Coordinator of Member Engagement.