Jobs @ the Center for Effective Philanthropy

The Center for Effective Philanthropy is looking for a Manager and Research Analysts to improve foundation performance through the use of comparative data. As our organization and our programs continue to grow, we need more talented and passionate people to join our team.

Manager - Cambridge, MA - Immediate Start

Reporting to the Vice President of Assessment Tools, the Manager will work with both internal and external stakeholders to lead the development of client relationships with funders using CEP's assessment tools, to oversee data generation and analysis processes, and to ensure quality in CEP's work. CEP's three managers supervise research analysts, oversee processes, and represent the organization at conferences, in meetings, and in presentations of assessment tool results.

In addition to the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description, the ideal candidate will be committed to the mission, vision and values of the Center for Effective Philanthropy and will be a smart, articulate, confident, driven, and flexible individual. S/he will be a strong team manager, comfortable leading a team of analysts by utilizing sophisticated knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis and presentation software and by teaching, informing and mentoring the junior staff members to ensure the assessment tools reach the necessary level of quality and rigor.

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the ideal candidate will play a large role in developing innovative partnerships as well as cultivating, executing, and evaluating partnerships with CEP's client foundations. Overall, this person will be sharp, savvy, ambitious, and passionately committed to the work of the nonprofit sector.

To read the full job description, and to learn how to apply, see the CEP Career page.

CEP Staff

Research Analysts - Cambridge, MA - July start

Research Analysts work closely with CEP's energetic, diverse staff in the development, production, and presentation of assessment tools aimed at the CEOs, board, and other leaders of philanthropic organizations.

S/he can expect to be involved in the following: analyzing quantitative and qualitative data collected from various sources related to performance assessment at philanthropic funders; creating assessment reports and presenting to senior executives and boards of large philanthropic organizations; designing survey questions and managing the processes associated with fielding surveys; developing and/or modifying assessment tools to provide additional perspectives on philanthropic funder performance; and participating on task forces related to CEP's own internal operations, such as process improvements and conference planning.

To read the full job description, and to learn how to apply, see the CEP Career Page.

CEP prides itself on being supportive of employees and offers competitive salaries and generous benefits. CEP is a fast-paced and innovative nonprofit organization committed to the integrity of our data and the quality of our relationships with foundation leaders. CEP has a strong leadership team that has been nationally recognized for its contributions to improving philanthropy and an engaged Board of Directors that is committed to the highest standards of excellence and accountability.

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