18 research and development jobs found in Washington, DC

The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is seeking a Senior Principal to oversee policy/research projects and draft written reports, joining a team of collaborative leaders and doers from a range of backgrounds who are united by an urgent need to make a difference in policing and public safety. A Washington, DC-based national think tank, PERF is the leading organization developing national policy, research, and training and technical assistance to improve policing. PERF is at the forefront of police reform, innovation, and best practices. Our work has never been more important than it is today.  PERF is known for getting things done quickly and responding to emerging crises with creative ideas and clear guidance. We work with a diverse group of police practitioners and  policymakers across the country and around the world in shaping policy and providing technical assistance. We are funded by leading philanthropies, federal grants, and PERF programs such as our...

The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society.  At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy. We are committed to building a more just and equitable world, one where all voices are heard and respected regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical ability. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. We encourage applicants to read our diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice statement on our  website . Our Washington, DC...

Reporting to the founder and President, the Institute for the Study of War’s (ISW’s) Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as a key member of the leadership team and will be responsible for all fundraising and development activities.   The CDO will set the strategy for and manage all fundraising efforts, including principal and major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation support, volunteer management, special events, and development communication.   The CDO will also be charged with increasing the department’s capacity for successful fundraising and expanding and diversifying ISW’s donor base/pipeline.   The CDO will support existing programs and new initiatives, initiate and build strong donor relationships, work closely with the Board of Directors, and collaborate with ISW leadership to achieve philanthropic goals. Responsibilities: Developing and implementing a comprehensive development plan, building on existing programs and working strategically to support...

Position Location: Washington D.C. with Hybrid Work Schedule, Requiring 3-Days of In-Office Presence              Who We Are Since 1981, Families USA Foundation has been a leading national voice for health care consumers.  Through our long-standing relationships of consumer leaders, advocates, and partner organizations across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, we have remained steadfast in our mission – Dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable healthcare and improved health for all.   We advance our mission through public policy analysis, advocacy, and collaboration with partners to promote a patient-and community-centered health system.   Your Role We are looking for a Strategic Partnerships Campaign Manager to lead and support projects that advance state and national level policy changes in Families USA’s four core focus areas of health equity,...

Executive Summary The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) welcomes applications for a Program Manager. NCFP works in collaboration with visionary philanthropic families to unlock their potential to create meaningful and enduring change.   The Program Manager is part of the NCFP Program Team and works closely with other team members, under the direction of the Senior Director of Programs, to develop and execute programs and events for the NCFP community that advance the field of family philanthropy and give families the skills, knowledge, and community to be more effective philanthropists. The Program Manager has primary responsibility for NCFP’s monthly webinar series, helps to execute other NCFP signature events, and provides support for other program-related functions such as content development for presentations, research for various internal projects, and connecting community members to resources, programs, and peers. The ideal candidate will have...

Position Location: Washington D.C. with Hybrid Work Schedule, Requiring 3-Days of In-Office Presence              Who We Are Since 1981, Families USA Foundation has been a leading national voice for health care consumers.   Through our long-standing relationships of consumer leaders, advocates, and partner organizations across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, we have remained steadfast in our mission – Dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable healthcare and improved health for all.   We advance our mission through public policy analysis, advocacy, and collaboration with partners to promote a patient-and community-centered health system.   Your Role We are looking for a Senior Director of Health Policy who works with the Senior Leadership Team to provide a framework around the health policy priorities for the organization. Communicate and collaborate regularly with internal and external stakeholders – the...

Position Location: Washington D.C. with Hybrid Work Schedule, Requiring 3-Days of In-Office Presence              Who We Are Since 1981, Families USA Foundation has been a leading national voice for health care consumers.   Through our long-standing relationships of consumer leaders, advocates, and partner organizations across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, we have remained steadfast in our mission – Dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable healthcare and improved health for all.   We advance our mission through public policy analysis, advocacy, and collaboration with partners to promote a patient-and community-centered health system.   Your Role We are looking for a Director of Strategic Partnerships to make impactful contributions to support the development, implementation, and execution of highly impactful projects to enhance our organization’s grasstops and grassroots efforts at the state and national...

About the Children’s Chorus of Washington The Children's Chorus of Washington (CCW) nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice . Internationally recognized and critically acclaimed for its outstanding artistry, CCW has distinguished itself as one of our nation’s premier youth choruses by producing its own concerts and collaborating frequently with our community’s leading arts organizations and artists to reach thousands of audience members in marquee and neighborhood venues across the city and beyond. Each year, over 250 students from the Greater Washington area benefit directly from CCW’s programming. CCW is committed to providing choral music education to the broader DC community through its partnership with DC Public Schools and need-based scholarships for its auditioned ensembles. CCW was founded in 1995 and is now under the artistic leadership of Margaret Nomura Clark....