August 2022 - Current
CAN Foundation
Organization Type
Non-Profit
Industry/Sector
Arts & Culture
Service Provided
Co-Creation / Collaboration
artists fueling careers and futures for other artists.
The CAN Foundation, established in 2019, is on a mission to create sustainable careers for the creative class through artist development, arts education, and public art projects. They also work to realize the interdependent impact of spaces, museums, patrons, documentation and globally competitive art on culturally & economically elevating ecosystems. The CAN brand expands into podcasts, exhibition spaces, collections, street museums, festivals, virtual platforms, and more.
overview
The CAN Foundation is at a complex intersection in its mission of building sustainable careers for the creative class. With its versatility and diverse reach, The CAN is seen by different players as having different purposes- but what does The CAN want to be, and be most known for? The organization is at a prime point to realign to their vision and make decisions that lead to the impact they ultimately want to have. By refining and exploring the Foundation’s desired positioning as a key player in the creative sector, it can enhance its influence and impact on a global scale.
details
Industry & Sector Crossovers: Architected and activated multi-stakeholder, interdisciplinary, and public-private partnerships fro the CAN to help advance their goals for impact.
Strategic Planning: Worked with CAN Leadership to develop a multiyear strategic plan- revisiting the mission and vision, identifying KPIs, and conducting a SWOT analysis to inform strategic options.
Patron Experience: Supported CAN happenings including festivals, exhibitions, and public projects in various forms including vendor management, programmatic coordination, guest list curation, and acting as a greeter to fostering positive patron engagement.
"From the moment I had the pleasure of meeting Destini, it was apparent that she is deeply motivated to serve. She takes initiative and goes out of her way to make connections that have been both beneficial and essential to the growth of our foundation and our community. Her gentle and bright demeanor coupled with her passion for progress makes her a valued and important addition to any team.”
KIRA JACKSON
Operations Director, The CAN Foundation