Steinberg, who will take up his duties at the Foundation in August, said, “I am honored to accept this position and look forward to working with the board and staff, as well as our generous donors and the Foundation’s many partners in Rhode Island. There is no question that at this time in the state’s history, philanthropy is key to building stronger communities.
The Foundation is poised to build on its history, mission and leadership to increase its impact in Rhode Island, to address critical challenges in areas including affordable housing, public education, and healthcare.”
Steinberg, who has been vice president of development and campaign director at Brown since 2004, was formerly chairman and CEO of Fleet Bank-Rhode Island. A civic leader with a long record of community involvement, he is on the advisory board of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and is a director of the Business Development Company of Rhode Island and the Urban League. He also serves on the community advisory board of United Way of Rhode Island. Steinberg was a member of the transition teams for Governor Carcieri and Mayor Cicilline, and chaired the group that reviewed the Providence Public Library’s fiscal situation in 2006. His recommendations for restructuring were subsequently accepted by the Library’s board of trustees. Steinberg is a former director of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, the Providence Performing Arts Center, and the Providence Foundation. He was named Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce Corporate Leader of the Year in 2004, and inducted into the Brown University Hall of Fame in 2007.
During the past three years Steinberg has successfully led Boldly Brown, the university’s campaign for academic enrichment. The campaign has raised almost $1.2 billion toward its $1.4 billion goal. Steinberg is credited with many important gifts, including a $100 million contribution by Warren Alpert to the Medical School, now known as the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.