Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the American Institute of Architects, announced the appointment of Jennifer Calvert Hall as its new Executive Director. Calvert Hall was identified following a highly competitive national search and brings extensive experience in fundraising and nonprofit management. The appointment of Calvert Hall as the Foundation’s Executive Director becomes effective on May 12, 2025.
 
Foundation President and Board Chair Dan Kirby, FAIA, said, “I believe that the appointment of Jennifer Calvert Hall as our new Executive Director represents an important milestone in our efforts. Her enthusiasm for the role paired with her success in non-profit management and development will advance our mission. I am confident that her appointment will be transformative in our efforts to expand our capacity to support aspiring architects, empower communities, and create impactful experiences.”
 
Calvert Hall shared, “It’s an honor to join the Architects Foundation as Executive Director, merging my passion for design, education, and community building. I believe in its mission to invest in the next generation of the design community and demonstrate the cultural and societal impact of architecture, and I look forward to working with the Board and staff to strengthen this commitment.”
 
A Certified Fund Raising Executive, Calvert Hall currently serves as the Vice President of Membership and Advancement for the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Prior to joining AAM, she served as the Executive Director at the Fund for Education Abroad, was a Major Gifts Officer at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery, and was the Associate Director of Individual Giving at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC. Calvert Hall holds a Master of Arts from the Parsons School of Design in the History of Design and Curatorial Studies Program held at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
 
Executive search firm Vetted Solutions assisted with the search.