Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong research skills with experience in web-based and interview-based methodologies., Ability to synthesize data into creative insights and recommendations., Excellent writing and editing skills for articles and proposals., Familiarity with philanthropic and nonprofit sectors is a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct and synthesize research to support client projects and firm development.

Assist in developing discussion guides and conducting client interviews.

Participate in client team meetings for brainstorming and deliverable development.

Prepare presentations and support the creation of publications and proposals.

Job description

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Are you a go-getter wanting to make the world a better place? We’re looking for highly motivated, data-driven, creative problem solvers who want to work with us 8 – 10 hours per week through a short-term project contract as we support extraordinary philanthropists tackle major problems and inequities.

We’re a small, new advisory firm with decades of experience in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. We’re looking for a research associate contractor to help us on firm development activities and client projects across a variety of issues including: education, environment, health, economic opportunity, racial equity, civic infrastructure, and arts and culture. Contracted consultants work with us on a project-by-project basis.

SCOPE OF WORK

You will help on client projects and firm development needs. The scope of work could include the following:

Conduct and synthesize web-based and interview-based research in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner and translate findings into creative insights;

Assist with development of discussion guides and conduct information-gathering interviews with clients;
Join client team meetings for brainstorming, problem-solving, and deliverable development;
Translate findings into creative, data-based insights to inform client recommendations;
Support the creation of articles, publications, and blog posts through research, writing, and editing;
Assist with research and draft business development proposals;

Help to build templates, tools, and systems for the support of philanthropist clients;
Prepare PowerPoint presentations for business development meetings and collateral purposes.

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