Foundation Research Analyst (Interim)

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Foundation Research Analyst (Interim) on behalf of our client, a respected philanthropic foundation in Chicago, IL! This is a full-time, interim hybrid opportunity with a passionate, mission-driven team working to develop innovative strategies for equitable change.

The Foundation Research Analyst will report to the Director of Strategy and play a key role in coordinating research initiatives, managing data and analytics projects, and supporting internal learning processes that inform new program strategies.

Perks:

• Full-time opportunity!
• Competitive hourly rate of $42$46/hour DOE!
• Hybrid work schedule!
• Opportunity to work for an incredible organization shaping the future of philanthropicand social innovation!
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Oversee timelines, deliverables, and logistics for research and strategy development projects.
• Track budgets and ensure accurate reporting for research activities.
• Gather, organize, and maintain research findings and data on emerging issue areas.
• Manage internal knowledge systems, ensuring insights are accessible across teams.
• Summarize literature reviews, stakeholder feedback, benchmarking, and field scans.
• Support qualitative and quantitative data analysis, including coding, dataset prep, and dashboard development.
• Assist in preparing memos, reports, and slide decks to inform program decisions.
• Collaborate with evaluation teams to track learning goals and adjust strategies based on results.
• Manage communication with external researchers, grantees, and field experts.
• Support planning for internal and external presentations that share key insights.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in public policy, social sciences, nonprofit management, research methods, or a related area.
• Proven experience in project coordination, research administration, or analytics (ideally in consulting, philanthropy, nonprofits, or public sector).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with research and analytics tools such as Excel, Tableau, NVivo, Qualtrics, or Airtable.
• Experience supporting research or learning initiatives within foundations, nonprofits, or think tanks.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and deeply committed to equity-centered work.
  
  

Compensation:

This hybrid, interim opportunity offers an hourly pay range of $42$46. In addition to the exciting chance to contribute to high-impact, equity-focused philanthropic strategies within a positive, mission-driven work culture, this role offers medical, dental, vision and voluntary life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), and commuter and transit benefits for those who are working on average 30 or more hours per week. An employee retirement plan is also available!

How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, please apply here today!

About Our Firm:

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have successfully placed thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs.

We proudly appear on Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America and are recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider, committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

For regions with enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and unbiased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion and every client organization we serve.