The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy

Name

The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy

Legal name

The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy at Dartmouth

Website

https://rockefeller.dartmouth.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Policy Education & Research

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHABAD

Social Sciences & Public Policy Research Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Private Research Universities

Keywords

• Public policy education
• Leadership development
• Policy research
• Fellowship programs
• Civic engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to Friends of Rockefeller Center used exclusively for support of programs for Dartmouth students and faculty.
2. Grants and Funding: The center receives grants including Faculty Research Grants, Faculty Classroom Enhancement Grants, and various student funding programs.

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Rockefeller Center functions as Dartmouth's hub for public policy education and leadership development, delivering academic programs such as the Public Policy Minor and the Dartmouth-Oxford Exchange, capstone fellowships (First-Year Fellows, Rockefeller Leadership Fellows, Judicial Fellowship), a student-run Policy Research Shop producing briefs for state legislators, and a slate of grants, conferences, and named lecture series that train and inspire future public policy leaders.

Product overview

The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy at Dartmouth is a university center offering a portfolio of educational programs, fellowships, funding opportunities, research initiatives, and public events focused on public policy education and leadership development. The core offerings include the Public Policy Minor academic program, the Policy Research Shop research service, and several fellowship programs (First-Year Fellows, Rockefeller Leadership Fellows, Judicial Fellowship). These are supported by funding programs for faculty research and student internships, international exchange opportunities through the Dartmouth-Oxford Exchange, the Dartmouth Poll research initiative, and extensive public lecture and event series including the Path to the Presidency, Law and Democracy, and various named lectures. The center serves as a hub for civic education, leadership training, and public policy scholarship at Dartmouth College.

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Products and services

• Public Policy Minor An academic minor program with tracks in public policy, allowing students to explore policy analysis, research methods, and practical application through courses and experiential learning.
• Policy Research Shop A student-run research service that produces policy briefs and analysis for legislators and public officials, providing hands-on research experience while serving the public interest.
• First-Year Fellows Program A capstone leadership program selecting 20-25 students annually from a competitive pool to complete Washington D.C. internships following their first year, with civic skills training and alumni mentorship.
• Rockefeller Leadership Fellows A capstone public policy leadership program where fellows develop leadership philosophy, attend speaker events, complete presentations, and receive coaching from Dartmouth alumni.
• Judicial Fellowship Program A program placing students in judicial chambers to gain practical experience in the court system, with opportunities for both student participants and testimonials from judges.
• Dartmouth Leadership Attitudes and Behaviors Program A program helping freshmen explore leadership through discussion of values and community, including experiential activities and team-building exercises.
• Dartmouth-Oxford Exchange at Keble College An international exchange program at Oxford University's Keble College offering students political philosophy coursework and integration into the Oxford tutorial system.
• Rockefeller Global Leadership Program A program engaging students who have demonstrated leadership skills, featuring cross-cultural experiences, workshops including international trips such as Montreal immersions, and global dialogue facilitation.
• Health Politics and Policy Conference An annual conference examining health policy issues, featuring welcome materials, schedules, participant information, and networking opportunities for attendees.
• Faculty Research Grants Grant funding opportunities for faculty conducting public policy research, including support for classroom enhancement and group workshops.
• Faculty Classroom Enhancement Grants Grant funding for faculty to enhance public policy classroom instruction.
• Student Internship Funding Financial support for students pursuing public policy internships, including named funds and leave-term opportunities with application requirements.
• Student Senior Honors Thesis Grants Grant support for students undertaking senior honors thesis projects in public policy areas.
• Student Conference and Event Mini-Grants Small grants supporting student conference attendance and student group events related to public policy.
• The Dartmouth Poll A public opinion research initiative conducting polls on political and policy topics, providing students research experience and producing data for public consumption.
• Class of 1930 Fellowship A distinguished visitor fellowship bringing notable scholars and practitioners to campus for lectures and interactions with students.
• Perkins Bass Distinguished Visitors A program hosting distinguished visitors who deliver lectures and engage with the Dartmouth community on public policy matters.
• Path to the Presidency Speaker Series A speaker series hosting presidential candidates and political figures to discuss their campaigns and policy positions with Dartmouth students.
• 100 Days Speaker Series A speaker series examining presidential transitions and early administration priorities following elections.
• 2024 Election Series A series of programs analyzing and discussing the 2024 presidential election, including candidate visits and expert panels.
• Law and Democracy Series A public program series examining constitutional law, democratic institutions, and civic engagement, including lectures such as the Constitution Day Lecture.
• Bernard D. Nossiter '47 Lecture An annual lecture series bringing prominent journalists and public policy experts to campus.
• Brooks Family Lecture Series A lecture series featuring distinguished speakers on public policy topics.
• Portman Lecture in the Spirit of Entrepreneurship A lecture series focusing on entrepreneurship and its intersection with public policy.
• Center Library A library resource supporting research and study in public policy for students and faculty.
• Class of 1964 (and 2014 James Wright '64A) Outstanding Leadership Award An annual award recognizing outstanding leadership among students in public policy and related fields.
• Rockefeller Distinguished Public Service Award An award honoring individuals who have demonstrated distinguished public service, recognizing excellence in government and policy leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest class of First-Year Fellows (25 students) in program history for Class of 2029
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Dartmouth DialoguesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-sponsor of the Law and Democracy series examining the United States at 250. Series brings prominent speakers including Rahm Emanuel to discuss constitutional and democratic issues.
• Center for Business, Government and Society at Tuck School of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-sponsor of Law and Democracy series event featuring Rahm Emanuel, bringing business school perspective to public policy discussions.
• Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-sponsor of Law and Democracy series, supporting interdisciplinary public policy programming.
• Dartmouth Political UnioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2023Partnered with Rockefeller Center for Path to the Presidency speaker series hosting 2024 presidential candidates including Chris Christie and Doug Burgum.
• Irving Institute for Energy and SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand the First-Year Fellows cohort from 20 to 25 students and create four energy-focused internships within the program. This collaboration broadened student exposure to energy and public policy issues.
• Washington D.C. Institutions (Various)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost organizations for First-Year Fellows internships including Government Accountability Office, World Bank Group, Brookings Institution, Congressional offices, Cato Institute, League of Conservation Voters, and Solar Energy Industries Association.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles14 records

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