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If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Department: | ADVANCEMENT |
Location: | DC or Flexible , DC |
Salary: | $200,000 - $220,000 |
The Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment. Program Description: The Institute’s Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) is a central division focused on Institute-wide donor and prospect engagement. Areas of practice include principal and major gift fundraising, corporate and foundation relations, annual giving and membership programming through the Institute’s Society of Fellows, trustee engagement, major events, stewardship, research and gift accounting.
Basic Function:
The Senior Director of Principal Gifts & Individual Giving role is an integral member of the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA). This senior position advances The Aspen Institute’s vision by leading the creation and implementation of all principal and individual giving initiatives to meet the organization's fundraising goals.
The Senior Director will work closely with the Executive Vice President of Institutional Advancement. The salary range for this position is $200-$220k.
The Senior Director should be willing to travel regularly to see donors, to be in-person with colleagues as often as required to build meaningful connections, and willing to spend time in Aspen to participate in Aspen Ideas and other key donor-centric events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategy and planning
Fundraising
Staff management
Financial planning and accountability
Education, Knowledge & Experience:
The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.
Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.
Individuals needing an accommodation to complete the job application can contact HRSupport@aspeninstitute.org or call (202) 736-1074.