Director, Measurement & Learning

Robin Hood • Full-time • New York, New York, United States • $175k - $200k / year • 17h ago

Robin Hood seeks a Director, Measurement & Learning to work across programmatic teams to assist in the measurement of impact for Robin Hood’s programmatic funding and activities, build on Robin Hood’s approach to metrics and evaluation, shape Robin Hood’s research agenda, and share insights that emerge from its work. The Director, M&L will work with staff to assess the effectiveness of Robin Hood-funded grantmaking and policy activities and provide Robin Hood team members with relevant research to inform their strategy and decisions. The Director, M&L will expand Robin Hood’s existing frameworks and approaches for applying data, evidence, and insights from lived experiences to inform its grantmaking. The Director, M&L will help Robin Hood staff and its community partners utilize rigorous, research-based evidence to improve organizational practice and deepen impact.

Robin Hood is New York City’s largest local poverty-fighting philanthropy. Informed by data, evidence, and the lived experiences of New Yorkers, Robin Hood funds and supports high-impact community organizations, partners with government, and advocates for what works so that New York City can be an engine of upward mobility for all. While Robin Hood focuses grantmaking on New York City, its influence extends well beyond. It’s pioneering use of metrics has put Robin Hood at the forefront of results-focused philanthropy, and its ability to rally New Yorkers across industries in the fight against poverty has made it a model for collaborative funding and civic influence.

"The Director, Measurement & Learning is a new and important role at Robin Hood. Building on our long commitment to using data and evidence in our work, the Director, M&L, will help shape how Robin Hood continues to evolve our approach to assessing impact and sharing insights among our staff, non-profit and government partners, and broader community. Our organization’s deep community partnerships, policy influence, and commitment to data-driven decision-making create an exceptional environment for you to apply your skills and expertise. We look forward to meeting you!" — Matthew Klein, Chief Program & Impact Officer

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.

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