Why Campaign 2030
For more than eight decades, ASPA has convened practitioners, scholars, students and institutional leaders who share a belief that good governance matters. That work doesn't sustain itself. It requires investment from members and supporters who understand what's at stake, and who are willing to step up when it matters.
Campaign 2030 is grounded in that spirit of shared responsibility. It is a direct investment in ASPA's ability to connect professionals, cultivate the next generation of public service leaders, and build the financial foundation that keeps the Society independent and mission-focused through whatever challenges lie ahead.
Campaign Priorities
Campaign 2030 invests in the modern digital infrastructure needed to expand ASPA's convening role beyond traditional formats — connecting members, sharing research, and enabling professional dialogue throughout the year, not just at the Annual Conference. Members who cannot travel regularly, students and early-career professionals seeking access to senior leaders, and chapters and sections coordinating work nationally will all benefit from a stronger, more connected ASPA.
The vitality of public administration depends on the strength of the next generation. Campaign 2030 expands ASPA's capacity to support students and early-career professionals through the Founders' Fellows program, increased conference scholarships, structured mentorship initiatives pairing emerging professionals with experienced practitioners and scholars, and leadership development programming in ethical decision-making and public communication.
Strong mission-driven organizations require financial resilience. Campaign 2030 builds on ASPA's record of responsible stewardship by strengthening both operational flexibility and long-term reserves. A stable, diversified funding base allows ASPA to sustain programming during slower revenue periods, invest strategically in new initiatives, and advance the principles of ethical and effective public administration without undue reliance on any single funding stream.
Make Your Gift Today
Public service today requires not only dedicated professionals but also durable institutions capable of convening dialogue, cultivating leadership, and providing intellectual and ethical grounding. ASPA is that institution. Campaign 2030 is how we keep it that way. Your gift, at any level, makes a difference.