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.

The Leadership Division of the Aspen Institute builds off its 70-year history of developing leaders across generations and place to become more effective, values-based leaders. Today, the Division supports the life-long development of leaders through the Aspen Global Leadership Network, Executive & custom Leadership Seminars, and Weave: The Social Fabric Project, which focuses on social trust and grassroots community leaders.

The Development Intern works with the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Engagement, as well as the Development Associate, to support the fundraising and research capabilities of the Leadership Division. This will be a temporary (3-4 month) position that supports the philanthropic donor development process. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing systems and processes used to track donors, prospects, and philanthropic engagement across the Division, with a focus on data tracking and rectification in the Salesforce database.
• Researching, organizing, and evaluating prospects' financial capacity, willingness to give, charitable interests, and connection to the mission of the Institute and specific leadership programs.
• Assisting with compiling and organizing any briefing and/or research materials for meetings.
• Producing thorough reports and prospect briefings for the use of the leadership programs prior to donor outreach and engagement.
• Creating target lists that align the mission of philanthropists and foundations to leadership programs.
• Mapping relationships between current supporters, Aspen Global Leadership Network Fellows and program allies to identify connections to prospective funders and stakeholders.
• Proactively monitoring online subscriptions, such as Chronicle of Philanthropy and Inside Philanthropy, for updates on foundations and philanthropic opportunities in alignment with the leadership division.
• Working closely with the Development Associate to help organize and manage development-related files in the leadership division database.
• Attending select internal meetings, taking minutes, and tracking and facilitating follow through on next steps.

Position Reports to: Development Associate, Leadership Division

The Institute has implemented a mandatory COVID vaccination policy for all employees who will work at one of our physical locations, attend any of our in-person events or travel on behalf of the Institute. Staff unable to be vaccinated may request an exemption under certain circumstances.

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.