Job Description

Charitable nonprofits improve our lives, add vitality to our communities, contribute to our local and national economies, and enhance the health of our democracy. The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) is the largest network of nonprofits in North America. We connect, champion, and inform organizations across the country to score big wins for nonprofits and the communities they serve. Working with our core network and other collaborative partners, we get things done. We are seeking a skilled Research and Evaluation Manager to join our collective efforts to create a connected and powerful nonprofit community that has the information and tools it needs to champion the public good.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Knowledge, Impact, and Strategy, the Research and Evaluation Manager will manage the development and implementation of NCN’s new research and evaluation team, further positioning NCN as the leading voice of research and evaluation for the nonprofit sector. This is a time-limited, 2-year position.

We Are :

• The trusted go-to experts for and about nonprofits, providing practical information that nonprofits use to operate more effectively, efficiently, and ethically, bringing attention to issues affecting the work of nonprofits, and illuminating how they contribute to a strong culture and a healthy civil society.
• A robust network that connects and strengthens nonprofits across the country so they can identify shared challenges, develop winning strategies, and amplify their voices to produce solutions that improve lives and enrich communities.
• A powerful advocate at the federal, state, and local levels, delivering policy analysis and effective strategies to strengthen nonprofits and protect their missions.
• Driven by our , including centering equity in all our work.
• Growing our team and looking for someone like you to join us.

You Are :

• Passionate about the work of nonprofits and those they serve.
• A skilled researcher with experience in program evaluation.
• A highly organized project manager.

Essential Details:

• Compensation : Salary range of $100,000 - $125,000, plus the generous benefits described below. This is a salaried, exempt position with an intended duration of two years.
• Location : Our office is in Washington, D.C. and a local candidate is highly preferred, with the expectation of at least two days in-office per week.

What You’ll Do:

RESEARCH

• Work with the Knowledge, Impact, and Strategy team to create and administer a yearly member survey. Analyze and write up state-specific reports based on survey data, providing crucial information and understanding across the sector.
• Design and implement all phases of original mixed methods research on the nonprofit sector including methodology, data collection, analysis, and reporting, with the goal of advancing and protecting the sector.
• Present research findings to broad audiences.
• Maintain a research library of research reports on nonprofit organizations.

EVALUATION

• Under the direction of the Vice President of Knowledge, Impact, and Strategy, create and implement program evaluation mechanisms across NCN’s teams.
• Build evaluation best practices and tools that NCN’s member organizations can use in evaluating programs and projects.
• Act as the liaison to NCN’s member organizations on evaluation questions and projects.

NETWORK LEARNING AND TRAINING

• Coordinate bi-monthly knowledge exchanges with research and training teams across NCN’s member organizations.
• Plan and facilitate trainings on research and evaluation for NCN’s member organizations and the nonprofit sector.
• Work with the Knowledge, Impact, and Strategy team on webinars, network calls, and cohort exchanges for our member organizations.

What You’ll Need:

We recognize that an individual's lived experience is a valued skillset, and that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. When reviewing applications, we take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. That said, we are most likely to be interested in applicants who can demonstrate the following qualifications:

• At least 5 years of related professional experience.
• Proven track record of conducting research and evaluation projects to inform policy and practice.
• Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, interpret findings, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Excellent analytic writing skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, especially writing and listening, with great attention to detail.
• Commitment to equity as a personal and professional value.
• An enthusiastic team player who enjoys being part of a collaborative, collegial environment of dedicated and talented staff committed to shared success.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and the ability to excel at multi-tasking and meeting deadlines while juggling multiple projects.
• Creative problem-solver with a steadfast work ethic and sense of purpose.

Additional Information

We are driven by our values. These guide our actions as we unite and strengthen nonprofits across the country to improve lives and enrich communities: serving others by listening and leading; getting things done, together; earning trust in everything we do; centering equity in all our work; and honoring the nonprofit workforce.

We value our people. In honoring the nonprofit workforce, t he National Council of Nonprofits believes in a healthy workplace and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. For this position, the salary range is $100,000 - $125,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health (with 100% of employee premiums covered, and 50% of dependent premiums), dental, vision, wellness, life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance; participation in 401k retirement plan with employer match; flexible spending accounts; paid annual and sick leave; monthly stipends for transportation and communications; and generous holiday schedule, as well as opportunities for professional development.

The National Council of Nonprofits is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both though our work and within our workforce. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving longstanding social and economic problems, and we aim to diversify the voices of our staff to best reflect the people and communities that nonprofits serve.

The National Council of Nonprofits is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, Indigenous people, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, people experiencing disabilities, and members of other minority or marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our office is conveniently located in downtown Washington, D.C., above Metro Center. Learn more about the National Council of Nonprofits at

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