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The Challenge & Opportunity Washington, DC has dramatically outperformed peer cities in overall improvement in its public schools over the last decade.   Still, only 1 in 9 of the city’s most vulnerable students (those with special education needs and those living in extreme poverty) are on track for college and career success. It is more critical than ever that we redouble our efforts to build on past successes by working to ensure that all students and families – particularly those furthest from opportunity – have access to a great education. The Organization Education Forward DC   (Ed Forward DC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2016 in Washington, DC. Guided by our   core values ,   we   work to advance quality and equity in public schools to ensure that every DC student gets a great education. Our goal over the next five years is that schools emerge from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide a reimagined experience for students that...

Purpose Venture Group, an advisor and incubator of community-centered ventures that address climate change and economic inequality, is seeking a new Associate. As an Associate, you will have a broad range of responsibilities, working across multiple Purpose Venture Group clients and initiatives in support of the above goals: Analysis and Deliverables Creation: You will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of market opportunities and potential new business models, including Excel-based operational and financial modeling, in service of developing a view of the highest leverage opportunities for a given product or initiative. You will also help develop decks, memos and other client-facing content that communicate PVG’s analysis in compelling and impactful ways.  Project and Client Management: You will help lead day-to-day project management and execute an array of client-related tasks. You will collaborate with PVG’s founders and vice presidents to organize,...

About Public Profit Public Profit is a woman-owned consultancy that helps mission-driven organizations use information to improve their practice and deepen impact. Our clients include cities, schools, museums, philanthropies, nonprofits, and policy advocates. We provide program evaluation, evaluation capacity building, strategic program design, and data visualization services. Learn more about us at www.publicprofit.net. Commitment to Equity and Inclusion At Public Profit, we are committed to equity and inclusion for our team, our clients, and the communities we serve. Because of this commitment, we believe in the power of elevating diverse perspectives, using community-based and human-centered approaches, and listening to understand in order to better empower and serve our clients and communities. We recognize that many of the issues faced by the communities we serve are the result of systemic oppression that disproportionately affects people along racial, ethnic,...

First Book is temporarily working remote due to Covid-19 & has a mandatory vaccination policy (medical and religious exemptions permitted) About First Book: First Book ( https://firstbook.org ) believes that education offers children the best possible path out of poverty. Since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 200 million books and educational materials to children from low-income families. Reaching 5 million children from birth to age 18 annually, First Book has built the country’s largest and fastest growing network of educators serving kids in need. Today First Book reaches over 525,000 educators nationwide with an additional 750 joining every week. In addition to our work in the United States, First Book also distributed books to children in more than 30 countries last year.  A recognized leader in social enterprise, First Book harnesses the power of the private sector to advance social change. First Book has also been highlighted for its...

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,...

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,...

The FrameWorks Institute is an action-oriented think tank for progressive movements.   We conduct cutting-edge social science research to understand how to change the way people think, feel, and act. We engage with partners who can mobilize this research to build power around progressive solutions.   We believe framing is critical to making cultural and systemic change. That’s why we’re building a unique, integrated team of multidisciplinary researchers and real-world change-makers.   This is an exciting time to join FrameWorks. And we want you to be a part of it.   About the position: Researcher or Research Analyst (depending on qualifications)   The Researcher or Research Analyst will assist with the quantitative efforts of FrameWorks’ research team to map existing cultural mindsets and test frames that can build support for progressive solutions to complex social problems. The Researcher or Research Analyst will work across projects, contributing to...