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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterThe Aspen Institute employees are -1% more likely to recommend The Aspen Institute as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at The Aspen Institute is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Aspen Institute employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting The Aspen Institute’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at The Aspen Institute was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at The Aspen Institute is rated C-
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The Aspen Institute ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 6 The Aspen Institute employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They care and communicate promptly with the entire team as needed.
What do you like best about the leadership team?there is a lot of planning or surveying going on. Attention to execution would be useful
What is the best part about your compensation package?I am fairly paid and annual reviews reflect performance.
IDEAS Spark intellectual inquiry and exchange, connecting new concepts to timeless values LEADERSHIP Create a diverse worldwide community of leaders committed to the greater good ACTION Provide a nonpartisan forum for reaching solutions on vital public policy issues
| Headquarter | United States of America |
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| Website | www.aspeninstitute.org/ |
The Aspen Institute competitors include The Council on Foreign Relations. The Aspen Institute ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how The Aspen Institute compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

9 employees at The Aspen Institute have reviewed The Aspen Institute across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 9 The Aspen Institute employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at The Aspen Institute are not very pleased with their total compensation at The Aspen Institute, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at The Aspen Institute are pleased with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at The Aspen Institute are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at The Aspen Institute believe the environment at The Aspen Institute is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Aspen Institute is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at The Aspen Institute work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at The Aspen Institute are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of The Aspen Institute's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 The Aspen Institute employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
The Aspen Institute’s CEO Daniel R. Porterfield started in this role in 2018. Daniel’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Under R. Porterfield’s leadership, The Aspen Institute employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Compensation and Retention are two areas, according to respondents, where The Aspen Institute could stand to see real improvement.
The The Aspen Institute Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Daniel R. Porterfield, Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary Eric Motley, and Vice President, Philanthropy & Society; Director, Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation Jane Wales
Daniel R. Porterfield CEO / President
Daniel R. Porterfield serves as the CEO / President of The Aspen Institute.
Eric Motley Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary
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Jane Wales Vice President, Philanthropy & Society; Director, Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation
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Pete Kadens 2019 Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute
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How much do people at The Aspen Institute get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at The Aspen Institute is $86,848, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $101,524, or $48 per hour.
At The Aspen Institute, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $114,241 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,562 annually. Average The Aspen Institute salaries by department include: IT at $100,528, Business Development at $100,966, Finance at $72,693, and Design at $72,679. Half of The Aspen Institute salaries are above $101,524.
7 employees at The Aspen Institute rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings) while 7 employees at The Aspen Institute rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $80k | $80k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $100k | $100k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $162k | $162k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $261k | $261k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $351k | $351k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at The Aspen Institute across various culture dimensions.
The Aspen Institute's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is The Aspen Institute's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. The Aspen Institute's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of The Aspen Institute?
The Aspen Institute CEO is Daniel R. Porterfield, their score by employees is 83
What is The Aspen Institute eNPS?
The eNPS for The Aspen Institute is -1
What is the salary for Sales Associate in The Aspen Institute?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 60k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in The Aspen Institute?
The average salaries for Business Development in The Aspen Institute is 101k
Who are The Aspen Institute competitors?
The Aspen Institute main competitors are The Council on Foreign Relations