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Brightbeam is a nonprofit network of education activists demanding a better education and a brighter future for every child. Using the power of communications, we shine a light on communities that challenge decision-makers to provide the learning opportunities all children need to thrive. We help strong voices tell powerful stories that unite and move their communities to action. Brightbeam amplifies these stories through a variety of digital platforms, including Education Post , Citizen Ed , Project Forever Free , and more than 20 local and regional sites that spotlight education issues nationally. We also sponsor on-the-ground initiatives, projects or organizations that align with our mission. To learn more, visit brightbeamnetwork.org .  Brightbeam offers a fast-paced and dynamic workplace where individuals are honored and valued for their unique work views and backgrounds. We strive to be a democratic, mutually supportive, and energized team of...

Locations: Washington DC, NYC, London, Kampala, Kigali, Lilongwe, Monrovia, Nairobi, Remote About GiveDirectly  GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving - and millions of lives - by allowing donors to provide capital grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of which is allocated to evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing a benchmark, and in the process accelerate the end of extreme poverty. GiveDirectly has raised over $700M in revenue ($320M in 2020 alone), while being recognized as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by  Fast Company . The growing movement toward cash transfers and GD’s role in that movement have also been featured in  This American Life ,  Foreign Affairs ,  The Economist , and    Business Insider ....

The Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies (Rice360) through its innovative research and education programs develops highly effective, low-cost technology solutions that address critical healthcare challenges in low-resource communities, as well as a cadre of future leaders to continue to innovate and implement solutions. The Rice360 Director of Invention Education (IvE) Partnerships, under the supervision of the Rice360 Executive Director and the faculty Co-Directors, Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum and Dr. Maria Oden, will serve as the lead for invention education program activities to be developed and implemented in collaboration with global partners in the U.S. and in Africa, and will be  based in Houston, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, or Nigeria .  The Rice360 Director of IvE Partnerships will lead: Rice360’s vision for IvE projects and collaborations that advance innovation and entrepreneurship to address healthcare challenges in low-resource...

YouthTruth Partnerships Lead San Francisco, CA   We believe, and research shows, that student and stakeholder feedback matter for school improvement and student success. That’s why, in 2008, we created YouthTruth – to help educators harness student and stakeholder feedback to accelerate improvements. We’ve heard from over two-million students, parents/guardians, and school staff members across 39 states and five countries. We’ve coached thousands of education leaders through the process of receiving and acting on high-quality feedback data and are rapidly growing.   To help deepen our impact, we are looking for someone who: Is passionate about improving school systems and believes that student voice and stakeholder feedback can improve education. Is confident interpreting quantitative and quantitative data and has some familiarity with trends in education evaluation and measurement.  Can draw insights from data and coach others to use data to guide...

CEP is expanding its Assessment and Advisory Services team and is seeking a dynamic and skilled client lead to join its Cambridge, MA or San Francisco, CA office. Reporting to the Senior Director, Assessment and Advisory Services, the Manager position is responsible for leading effective engagements with philanthropic funders by partnering with a variety of stakeholders. Externally, the Manager builds and maintains relationships with foundation leaders and represents CEP in meetings, presentations of assessment tool results, and at conferences and speaking engagements. Internally, the Manager supervises analysts and collaborates with other leaders on the strategy and continuous improvement of the Assessment and Advisory Services department. Position Outcomes A successful Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services will achieve the following outcomes: Lead a portfolio of client engagements, driving the development of appropriate assessments and advisory engagements,...

Our Strategy team is seeking a passionate individual to join our high-performing team as a Strategy Specialist. Working on the Youth Villages’ Strategy team means collaborating with purpose-driven people on high-impact strategies and making a direct impact on the youth and families who need us the most. For more information about Youth Villages, please visit  www.youthvillages.org. As a Strategy Specialist, you’ll apply and develop your analytical, interpersonal, creative thinking, and non-profit management skills from day one. You'll collaborate with Youth Villages’ departments, working side-by-side with officers and directors, on strategies that support the organization’s ambitious growth goals and innovative spirit. Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Special Projects, s/he will support our strategic and tactical planning process and consulting-like Innovation projects. Recent Innovation projects focused on developing a new service line for older youth,...

About GiveDirectly GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty. GD has raised over $700M since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1 million people, and launched offices in 10 countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by  Fast Company , while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s...