Senior Director of Development, National Academy of Sciences
- Employer
- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Feb 12, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Environment, Research, Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with The National
Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in the search for
a Senior Director of Development, National Academy of
Sciences.
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Senior Director of
Development will plan and implement all fundraising programs for
the National Academy of Sciences collaboratively with program
colleagues throughout the institution to build and nurture a
culture of philanthropy.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
represent three of the world’s most influential scientific bodies.
The National Academies’ primary mission is to provide expert advice
on the most pressing challenges facing the nation and the world.
Their work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and
advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine. Academy
members are among the world's most distinguished scientists,
engineers, physicians, and researchers and include more
than 300 Nobel laureates.
The National Academy of Sciences is distinctly qualified to provide
nonpartisan, objective guidance for decision makers and the public
to address today’s challenges. As it has done since its founding in
1863, it marshals the energy and intellect of the nation’s leading
critical thinkers to respond to policy challenges with science at
its core. Society is facing an array of complex challenges
including climate change, racism and diversity in STEM, STEM
Education and STEM workforce pipeline development, miscommunication
of science, and COVID-19, offering the successful candidate the
opportunity to profoundly impact the future of the sciences.
The mission of the National Academy of Sciences is to achieve a
nation and world in which people understand science to be
foundational in their lives, and recognize NAS scientific advice as
the gold standard for evidence-based decision-making that benefits
society. The NAS actively identifies and addresses critical issues
with balanced and authoritative scientific evidence; and leads and
inspires action on bold ideas to impact science and technology in
the United States and globally. The NAS recently embarked on a
strategic plan to prioritize among many important projects and
issues deserving of its talent, resources, and attention in order
to have maximum impact, avoid duplication, and further its mission
to recognize and promote the most outstanding science in service to
the nation.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine value
diversity in its members, volunteers, and staff and strives for a
culture of inclusion in its workplace and activities. Convening a
diverse community to exchange ideas and perspectives enhances the
quality of its work and increases its relevance as advisers to the
nation about the most complex issues facing the nation and the
world.
To promote diversity and inclusion in the sciences, engineering,
and medicine, the National Academies is committed to increasing the
diversity of the National Academies’ staff, members, and volunteers
to reflect the populations it serves. It pledges to cultivate an
environment and culture that promotes inclusion and values
respectful participation of all individuals who help advance the
mission of the institution.
A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position as is eight years
of related professional experience. All applications must be
accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be
responsive to the mission of the National Academy of Sciences.
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