American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

American Academy of Arts and Sciences provides independent, multidisciplinary, nonpartisan research and thought leadership to advance the common good.

Target Customer

{"Policy-makers","Government leaders","Higher education administrators and leaders","Business leaders","Philanthropy organizations","Researchers and scholars"}

Key Differentiator

Longstanding independent research center with a history dating to 1780; conducts multidisciplinary, nonpartisan projects; publishes open-access Daedalus; convenes leaders across sectors to generate practical solutions.

Implementation Timeline

Variable; value realized through publications, reports, and events over time; no fixed implementation timeline provided

Pain Points

1Need for credible, interdisciplinary analysis to address complex societal challenges
2Bridging academia and policy to translate research into practical solutions for government, education, business, and philanthropy
3Limited platforms that convene diverse leaders to develop and disseminate policy-relevant insights

Key Features

1Independent, multidisciplinary research center focused on pragmatic solutions
2Projects, commissions, and exploratory meetings across Arts & Humanities, Democracy & Justice, Education, Energy & Environment, Global Affairs, Science & Technology
3Daedalus: open-access journal published by the Academy
4Publications, reports, maps, and indicators for policy-makers and leaders
5Events and member directory; opportunities to get involved and support the Academy

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Influence policy, teaching and learning, and philanthropy through disseminated reports and articles
2Provision of pragmatic solutions to complex challenges for decision-makers
3Cross-sector leadership convenings that push the boundaries of new ideas

Competitive Advantages

1Independent, nonpartisan research across disciplines
2Long historical credibility dating back to 1780 and archives spanning almost 250 years
3Open-access Daedalus journal broadens access to research
4Ability to convene leaders across government, higher education, business, and philanthropy

Key Benefits

1Independent, credible research across disciplines

2Cross-sector convening to generate actionable ideas

3Open-access dissemination of findings through Daedalus

4Policy and education guidance that informs decision-making

5Historical credibility and trusted leadership in public policy discourse

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Independent, multidisciplinary scholarly society and research center that develops projects, publishes reports and journals (notably Daedalus), and convenes leaders across sectors to advance the common good.

Target Market

Policy-makers, government officials, higher education administrators, corporate leaders, philanthropic organizations, researchers, and scholars seeking interdisciplinary insights and policy guidance.

Unique Value Proposition

A long-established, independent, cross-disciplinary institution that produces impactful, nonpartisan research and convenings, with open-access dissemination via its Daedalus journal and a track record of influencing policy and practice.

Technical Requirements

Not specified

Pricing Model

Donations and gifts; membership options; online giving; open-access publications (Daedalus)

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