Senior Associate, Evaluation & Impact

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Fidelity Foundations is seeking a strategic, analytical, and intellectually curious Senior Associate, Evaluation & Impact to join our growing Insights and Impact team. This role will work in close partnership with the Director, Evaluation & Impact and support all aspects of the Foundations’ evaluation and learning work.  

The Senior Associate will work at the intersection of data, strategy, and storytelling — translating grantmaking outcomes into actionable insights that shape how we learn, adapt, and amplify our impact.  They will bring deep expertise in quantitative analysis, with the ability to contextualize quantitative findings and integrate qualitative insights to inform decision-making across the organization. In addition to conducting internal analyses, the Senior Associate will manage external evaluation consultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with strategic goals and reflect the Foundation’s values. 

In collaboration with the Director, program teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders, the Senior Associate will help build infrastructure for impact measurement, develop compelling data visualizations, design learning cycles, and support compelling case studies and evaluation reports that bring our work to life. They will also manage external evaluation consultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with strategic goals and reflect the Foundation’s values.

This role requires strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, coordinate across teams, and drive work forward in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Evaluation Reporting

• Develop evaluation reports (e.g., portfolio reviews, case studies) that synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights.
• Tailor storytelling to diverse audiences — from program teams to Trustees — balancing rigor with accessibility.
• Ensure reports and narratives reflect both strategic nuance and human-centered impact.
• As needed, manage external evaluation consultants, including project scoping, oversight, and quality assurance.

Data Analysis & Visualization

• Conduct quantitative analyses using large datasets to surface trends, patterns, and strategic insights. 
• Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and reporting tools.
• Translate complex datasets into intuitive, visually engaging formats that support decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity through rigorous validation and quality control.
• Stay ahead of trends (e.g., AI in analytics) to continuously improve data practices.
• Coach team members on best practices and democratize access to data insights.

Learning & Evaluation

• Support the design and implementation of data-informed learning cycles and step-backs with program teams and leadership.
• Facilitate conversations with program teams to define learning questions and outcomes aligned with strategic goals.
• Design and refine data collection approaches across internal and external sources.
• Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to surface insights and cross-cutting themes.
• Lead synthesis workshops to drive reflection, adaptation, and cross-team learning.
• Develop tailored recommendations and implementation plans to improve practices.

Project Management

• Manage multiple concurrent evaluation projects, balancing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and progress.
• Maintain clear documentation and communication to support transparency and accountability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with program, grants management, and insights teams to align evaluation efforts with strategic goals.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences in compelling, accessible formats.
• Support internal capacity-building and foster a culture of learning across the organization.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: 

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and a talent for analyzing quantitative data and translating the results into clear, actionable insights.  They bring the analytical rigor, humility, and curiosity needed to thrive in a learning-focused philanthropic environment.   It is critically important that the Senior Associate, Evaluation & Impact be a highly collaborative and collegial team player who listens and communicates well.    

 To be considered, candidates will possess a majority of the following professional and personal attributes and competencies: 

Experience & Expertise

• 8 years of related work experience; experience in non-profit evaluation, philanthropy, and/or strategy consulting is strongly preferred.  
• Strong quantitative analysis skills, including experience managing and analyzing large datasets to generate actionable insights.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing mixed-methods evaluations, with the ability to integrate qualitative insights to enrich and contextualize quantitative findings.
• Experience managing external consultants or vendors, including scoping, contracting, and overseeing deliverables.
• Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and coordinate across teams. 
• Fluency in Tableau and Excel with the ability to build and interpret engaging dashboards and visualizations that support decision-making.
• Experience with Salesforce is highly desired, particularly in leveraging CRM data for reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with SQL, relational databases and programming languages such as Python or R are a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional synthesis and storytelling skills —able to distill complexity into clarity.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfort working across levels —from conceptual design to detailed data analytics.
• High emotional intelligence and collaborative spirit.
• Detail-oriented with sound judgment and respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to move work forward independently, and work within a fast-paced environment.  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Policy Analysis, Data Science); Master’s strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The base salary range for this position is $98,000 - $145,000 per year. Placement in the range will vary based on a variety of factors such as job responsibilities & scope, special skills, education, special certifications, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus in addition to their base pay.

The Fidelity Foundations offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, an annual performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Fidelity Foundations are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive professional environment. We encourage applications from candidates with a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.