The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is a leading professional membership association dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and nonprofit administration. Its members include federal, state and local government officials, city managers, nonprofit leaders, scholars and students. ASPA provides conferences, professional development, technical assistance and journals to promote accountability, ethics, performance and social equity in public service.
Typically advances policies and positions related to effective public management and governance, evidence-based administration, government accountability and performance measurement, public-sector ethics and transparency, workforce development and training for public servants, equitable service delivery, and support for research and education in public administration.
Primarily funded through membership dues, conference and event fees, publication and journal revenues, grants, donations, and endowment income.
Local ASPA chapters and subject-matter Sections; ASPA publications including Public Administration Review, Public Integrity and PA TIMES; partnerships with universities, public service organizations and professional networks.
Non-profit (501(c)(3) professional association)
