Impact & Measurement Lead

Project H.O.O.D.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Project H.O.O.D., a Chicago nonprofit, seeks an Impact Officer to lead how we measure, prove, and communicate impact. The role sits at the intersection of program evaluation, donor relations, compliance, and strategic planning, and focuses on collecting stories and telling stories to funders.

You will build measurement systems across departments, convert outcomes into evidence for institutional funders, auditors, and major donors, and help guide growth as we open new facilities and expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in program evaluation, impact measurement, or development in nonprofit/public sector.
• Experience designing outcome frameworks and data collection tools.
• Proficient with CRM and case management platforms; quick learner.
• Strong written and verbal communication for funders and boards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage program evaluation plans across all programs.
• Design data tracking and analysis systems.
• Coordinate donor relations and communications with stakeholders.
• Support audits, accreditations, and reporting requirements.
• Assist strategic planning and expansion forecasting.

Skills

Program evaluation

Data analysis

Nonprofit sector experience

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Case management platforms

Job description

Project H.O.O.D., a Chicago nonprofit, seeks an Impact Officer to lead how we measure, prove, and communicate impact. The role sits at the intersection of program evaluation, donor relations, compliance, and strategic planning, and focuses on collecting stories and telling stories to funders.

You will build measurement systems across departments, convert outcomes into evidence for institutional funders, auditors, and major donors, and help guide growth as we open new facilities and expand