About the Foundation
The Intelligence and National Security Foundation (INSF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing contemporary intelligence and national security challenges, facilitating public discourse on the role and value of intelligence for our nation's security, and advancing the intelligence field as a career choice.
The Foundation offers scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students. develops programming focused on intelligence and national security workforce trends, and supports efforts to attract, retain, and advance a talented, multicultural, mission-driven workforce that reflects the nation it serves.
The Foundation's work is made possible by generous contributions from individuals and organizations across the IC.
Latest Foundation News!
FY23 Annual Report: Showcasing Impact and Member Value
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) today released its FY 2023 Annual Report, which showcases a year of robust programs and policy initiatives that advanced collaborative solutions to some of our nation's most pressing national security challenges
From a diverse array of events, both in-person and virtual, to the expansion of scholarships and Foundation programs, to our impactful policy initiatives, this report underscores the intrinsic value that INSA brings to the U.S. national security mission.
Key accomplishments highlighted in the report include:
- Networking Nexus: INSA held 36 impactful events and policy programs featuring a diverse mix of in-person and virtual engagements. Drawing over 13,000 attendees, these programs provided invaluable opportunities for fostering relationships, exchanging ideas, and collectively strengthening the intelligence community.
- Diverse Speaker Representation: With a commitment to diversity, 48% of the 190 speakers featured across these events were women, ensuring varied perspectives and expertise.
- Policy Council Engagement: INSA's nine policy councils held a total of 32 meetings, engaging over 1,100 participants and featuring insights from 33 speakers.
- Podcast Launch: INSA introduced the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, providing career insights and perspectives from a wide array of IC professionals.
Learn more about our impactful year. Download the Report today!
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2024 Future of the IC Workforce Multimedia Series
INSF, ClearanceJobs.com, and GDIT delivered a series of virtual programs focused on Technology and Talent Transformation. View the Recordings and Session Recaps.
The Future IC Workforce!
INSA Foundation Scholarship Recipients
INSA scholarship recipients have demonstrated academic success, community engagement, and unwavering multidimensional excellence in the face of academic and personal challenges. We are honored to help these students take the next steps towards purposeful careers in the intelligence and national security community.
Learn more about the Scholarship Program!
Supporting a Diverse, Talented Mission-Driven Workforce!
INSF in partnership with CGI, Dyslexic Edge, Enabled Intelligence, Melwood, MITRE, and Social Grace has established the National Security 
Neurodiversity Network.
This collegial working group is focused on advancing meaningful career opportunities for neurodiverse individuals within the intelligence and national security community.
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