ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
NONPROFIT SECTOR RESEARCH FUND
 
The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund is a Washington, D.C.-based program of The
Aspen Institute that seeks to expand understanding of the nonprofit sector
through grantmaking programs and small conferences and seminars.  The Fund
encourages research that explores the sector's diversity, benefits nonprofit
practices, and informs public policy.
 
The Fund seeks an associate director to work with the director in managing the
activities of the Fund; analyzing grant proposals and working with grantees;
raising funds for the grantmaking programs; designing research conferences and
seminars; coordinating regional grantmaking programs and acting as the liaison
with regional advisory committees; communicating research findings to
practitioner and academic audiences; representing the Fund in writing and in
person among donors, grantees, and the broader public; designing and
implementing special projects; and, performing general administrative tasks,
including staff and intern supervision and budgeting.  Desired qualifications
include:
 
(r)     familiarity with issues of concern to the nonprofit sector;
 
(r)     interest and experience in the nonprofit sector, public policy, and
research;
 
(r)     demonstrated research skills and understanding of research methods;
 
(r)     masters or doctorate degree or equivalent experience;
 
(r)     demonstrated fundraising experience;
 
(r)     strong administrative abilities, including the ability to plan, organize,
and follow through with staff and a variety of constituencies;
 
(r)     experience designing and coordinating conferences;
 
(r)     excellent communications skills; and
 
(r)     willingness to travel.
 
Salary commensurate with experience.  Please send cover letter, resume, and
contact information for three references to:
 
Nonprofit Sector Research Fund
The Aspen Institute
1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Suite 1070
Washington, DC  20036
 
Deadline:  September 15 or until position is filled.
 
 
The Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit educational institution
dedicated to enhancing the quality of nonprofit leadership through informed
dialogue.  It convenes men and women who represent diverse viewpoints and
backgrounds from business, labor, government, the professions, the arts, and
the nonprofit sector to relate timeless ideas and values to the foremost
challenges facing societies, organizations, and individuals.