The Downtown Detroit Partnership has promoted Soula Burns to vice president of fund development and partnerships and Elise Fields to senior director of urban innovation.
In her new role, Burns will lead all fundraising efforts, which include grants, major gifts, legacy giving, general membership, individual donor giving, and corporate partnerships. Burns has successfully secured naming rights sponsorships for DDP Signature Events including Detroit Aglow and Detroit Tree Lighting as well as increased overall corporate partnership support for the DDP.
Fields will lead DDP’s capital projects, urban innovation, and other special projects within the organization. She also will spearhead the expansion of DDP’s small business program and engagement work. Fields has successfully managed and implemented several infrastructure and planning projects and oversaw initiatives that were coordinated among DDP, city of Detroit and downtown stakeholders. She is a board member of Midtown Detroit Inc.
“The DDP is glad to recognize the hard work and dedication of Soula and Elise, we value their commitment to our vision and values,” says Eric B. Larson, CEO of DDP. “Their promotions reflect their leadership, ingenuity, and relentless pursuit of excellence. I’m confident they will continue to inspire and drive our company forward in new and exciting ways.”
