Job Openings

Major Gifts Officer

Location: Washington, DC

October 8, 2026

About the American Enterprise Institute
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is a public policy think tank dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world. The work of our scholars and staff advances ideas rooted in our belief in democracy, free enterprise, American strength and global leadership, solidarity with those at the periphery of our society, and a pluralistic, entrepreneurial culture.

About the Role
The American Enterprise Institute seeks an…

Operations Associate

Location: Arlington, VA

October 8, 2026

You: A relentlessly forward-thinking and positive jack-of-all-trades who relishes taking responsibility for improving the workplace and work-life of those around them. You aspire to find the most effective way to complete any given task, no matter how small it may seem, in service of helping PLF advance its mission. You enjoy being the “go-to” person for things and you find fulfillment in maintaining organization amongst others.

Them: Bureaucrats, city councils, mayors, governors, and federal agencies stripping Americans of…

Vice President of Research

Location: Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA; or Virtual

October 7, 2026

Join Our Team

Reason Foundation advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law. We use journalism and public policy research to influence the frameworks and actions of policymakers, journalists, and opinion leaders.

About the Role

Reason Foundation is seeking a Vice President of Research to join our team. With policy change being the goal, the VP of Research will work closely with the…

Development Officer

Location: Irvine, CA

October 6, 2026

About Lincoln Media Foundation

Lincoln Media Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization working to reshape the media landscape through news reporting, investigations, social media, documentaries, and long-form film. We produce and distribute content that challenges dominant progressive narratives and provides reporting and storytelling rooted in truth and accountability.

Position Overview

Lincoln Media Foundation is seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Development Officer to expand our donor network and help secure the resources needed to grow our national…

Marketing Assistant

Location: Washington, DC or Virtual

October 6, 2026

About the Organization

The Tax Foundation is the world’s leading nonpartisan tax policy 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For over 85 years, our mission has remained the same: to improve lives through tax policies that lead to greater economic growth and opportunity. Our vision is a world where the tax code doesn’t stand in the way of success. Every day, our team of trusted experts strives towards that vision by remaining principled, insightful, and engaged and by advancing the principles of…

Events Manager

Location: Virtual

October 5, 2026

OVERVIEW

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) is hiring an Events Manager to lead the events where FGA builds relationships with lawmakers, donors, and partners. You’ll shape each event from the first date on the calendar to the final cost report. In this role, you’ll negotiate venues and hotel contracts, build agendas with senior leaders, and run each event on-site from start to finish.

This role is built for someone who loves crafting and producing events…

Development Operations Associate

Location: Washington, DC

October 5, 2026

About the Organization

The Tax Foundation is the world’s leading nonpartisan tax policy 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For over 85 years, our mission has remained the same: to improve lives through tax policies that lead to greater economic growth and opportunity. Our vision is a world where the tax code doesn’t stand in the way of success. Every day, our team of trusted experts strives towards that vision by remaining principled, insightful, and engaged and by advancing the principles…

Social Media Specialist, Education Initiatives

Location: Washington, DC

October 5, 2026

Description

Most social media jobs hand you an established account, a legacy voice, and a decade of habits you cannot break. This one hands you a blank slate and a running start.

Cato is launching its first social channel dedicated to its educational programs, and we are looking for the person who will build it. Cato University, Cato Courses, the Internship Program, the Research Associate Program, and Student Briefings have never had a social home built to…

Development Associate, Individual Giving

Location: Washington, DC

October 1, 2026

About the American Enterprise Institute

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is a public policy think tank dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world. The work of our scholars and staff advances ideas rooted in our belief in democracy, free enterprise, American strength and global leadership, solidarity with those at the periphery of our society, and a pluralistic, entrepreneurial culture.

About the Role

AEI seeks a hardworking, creative, detail-oriented,…

Associate Director, Foundation and Corporate Relations

Location: Washington, DC or Virtual

October 1, 2026

Description

Cato seeks an Associate Director, Foundation and Corporate Relations to help grow philanthropic support from a portfolio of corporate and foundation partners. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of fundraising experience with the ability to manage relationships independently and contribute at a high level to proposal and grant strategy. Reporting to the Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, they will own a portfolio of these relationships, working closely with the Director on strategy and…