Senior Analyst, Giving Practice — Impact & Insight

Philanthropy NW; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flex-Plan

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Transportation stipend

Generous paid time off

Retirement contribution 6%

Job summary

Philanthropy Northwest is seeking a Senior Analyst for The Giving Practice. You will conduct research, landscape scans, and data analysis to support foundations and philanthropic programs. You will interview clients, synthesize themes, and contribute to reports and presentations, while managing projects and assisting with meetings.

The role values strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and the ability to work across diverse stakeholders in a changing philanthropic landscape.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five to seven years of relevant work experience in the nonprofit, public or private sector and an understanding of the client/stakeholder environment.
• Consulting/client management experience or a desire to grow into a consultant.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research.
• Clear and concise written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive communicator with the ability to communicate to diverse stakeholders.
• Positive, optimistic and can-do attitude with ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong interest and alignments in The Giving Practice’s approach.
• Commitment to Philanthropy Northwest values and mission which includes a strong.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, landscape scans and data analysis for client engagements.
• Conduct interviews with clients, code and synthesize themes and write interview summaries.
• Create and design reports and papers; edit and proofread all deliverables.
• Develop and administer tools such as surveys or online polling and focus group questions, analyze the data collected and create presentations.
• Develop written materials, such as articles, blog posts and publications, as well as codify knowledge for internal learning and reflection.
• Provide project management support on client engagements to support consultants.
• Support and/or take the lead on designing and facilitating small group meetings.
• Act as the lead consultant on smaller client engagements independently in areas such as facilitation, survey administration and research.
• Support internal projects and processes as necessary.
• Actively participate in The Giving Practice team meetings and activities as well as Philanthropy Northwest staff meetings, member trainings, briefings and conferences.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Written communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Client management

Job description

Philanthropy Northwest is seeking a Senior Analyst for The Giving Practice. You will conduct research, landscape scans, and data analysis to support foundations and philanthropic programs. You will interview clients, synthesize themes, and contribute to reports and presentations, while managing projects and assisting with meetings.

The role values strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and the ability to work across diverse stakeholders in a changing philanthropic landscape.