The American-Scandinavian Foundation is seeking applicants for the following open positions.
Please note that for all positions you must be eligible to work in the United States.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin/ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. Read our full Non-Discrimination Policy here.
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ASF seeks an accomplished, globally minded leader to serve as its next President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a unique opportunity to lead a prestigious, century-old organization at the intersection of cultural diplomacy, international education, and transatlantic engagement.
As ASF expands its reach and influence across sectors, audiences, and geographies, the President & CEO will serve as visionary strategist, senior ambassador, and hands-on operational leader, strengthening the organization’s visibility, financial sustainability, and programmatic impact.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Define and lead a strategic vision that strengthens ASF’s global relevance and impact, aligning mission, programs, partnerships, and funding.
• Serve as ASF’s senior ambassador in U.S. and Nordic contexts, engaging stakeholders across government, philanthropy, business, and the arts.
• Report to the Board of Trustees with transparent, data-informed updates on organizational health, financial performance, and strategic progress.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, inclusive team, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, accountability, and empowerment.
• Build and execute a diversified fundraising strategy, personally engaging major donors and partners and empowering the Board in philanthropic leadership.
• Oversee financial health, operations, infrastructure, and modernization of systems to support institutional effectiveness and donor engagement.
• Cultivate relationships with Nordic governments, U.S. institutions, cultural partners, business leaders, and diplomats.
• Guide the evolution of fellowships, grants, internships, and cultural programming to ensure mission alignment, innovation, and contemporary relevance.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Proven executive leadership experience across nonprofit, cultural, academic, or corporate organizations.
• Significant fundraising experience with comfort engaging major donors and senior stakeholders.
• Understanding and appreciation of Nordic values with familiarity across the Nordic region.
• Strong financial and operational acumen with experience managing complex organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior public, private, and philanthropic stakeholders across borders.
• Strategic communicator, culturally fluent, diplomatic, and mission-driven with a future-oriented mindset.