Associate Partner / Director of US Philanthropy at Itad

Associate Partner / Director of US Philanthropy

Location: USA-based, city flexible / remote

Contract: Permanent

Job type: Full-time

Salary: $140-160k dependent on experience

About Itad

We are a global consultancy united by a strong set of values and a common purpose: to help build a more equitable and sustainable world for all. We do this by providing expert monitoring, evaluation, learning and strategy services that help organisations create positive lasting social, economic and environmental change.

For 40 years, we have collaborated with governments, foundations, businesses and global alliances to generate the evidence needed to understand the impact of their work and improve their performance. In all our work we are committed to equity, inclusiveness and technical excellence to meet the highest professional and ethical standards.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to shape and execute our strategy with US philanthropic foundations. This senior-level role is pivotal in strengthening our existing reputation in the US philanthropic sector and growing our portfolio of high impact strategy, evaluation and learning work. You will be a strategic thinker, with a strong network at all levels in the philanthropic sector, a track record in building and delivering a consultancy portfolio, including leading consultancy teams, excellent relationship management skills, and expertise in strategy, evaluation and learning.

Key responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership
   • Develop and implement a comprehensive philanthropic strategy aligned with Itad’s overall purpose, values and strategy.
   • Shape the overall approach to engaging with and expanding relationships with US philanthropic foundations.
   • Collaborate closely with clients to understand their strategic goals and co-create tailored approaches to strategy, evaluation and learning.
   • Knowledge of using digital and AI technologies in the delivery of strategy, evaluation and learning assignments [Desirable].
2. Reputation Building
   • Build Itad’s reputation among US-based philanthropic foundations through face-to-face and online networking, events, and thought leadership.
   • Lead collaboration across our UK and US offices to identify opportunities to showcase our work and network with key stakeholders.
   • Identify and represent Itad at key US events.
3. Strategy, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
   • Co-design strategy, evaluation and learning assignments with clients, that are tailored to their specific needs and ways of working.
   • Drawing on expertise in the UK office, lead and deliver high impact assignments that inform foundations’ strategies and decision making.
   • Leverage Itad’s existing expertise in data and digital in strategy, evaluation and learning assignments.
4. Portfolio Development
   • Building on Itad’s existing assignments in the US, grow a sustainable portfolio of work across a diverse range of philanthropic foundations.
   • Conduct detailed research to identify potential client opportunities.
   • Lead on producing compelling proposals and applications in response to requests for proposals (RfPs).
   • Scale a team of strategy, evaluation and learning experts in the US.
5. Relationship Management
   • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential foundation clients, building on your established networks and relationships with philanthropic foundations.
   • Serve as Itad’s principal strategy, evaluation and learning expert working with US philanthropic foundations to understand their goals and objectives and develop tailored approaches.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this role will range from $140-160k dependent on experience. Benefits include 20 days of paid holiday, 10 days of paid sick leave, a 401K, and healthcare.

Joining Itad as the Director for US Philanthropy offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful initiatives at the intersection of philanthropy and international development. At Itad, you’ll be part of a team renowned for its innovative approaches to monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), leveraging cutting-edge digital and data solutions to drive sustainable change. Our collaborative culture and commitment to evidence-based practices make us a leader in the field. By joining us, you’ll have the chance to shape transformative projects and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world.

If you are passionate about social impact driven by evidence and learning, aligned with Itad’s values, and have a proven track record of philanthropic leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Given the specific requirements of this role, we are seeking candidates who have the right to work in the US.

Further information:

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferable. You may be just the right candidate.

We are committed to equality and inclusion to empower people both within our organisation and through our work. We know that employees with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us a more effective and innovative company and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from interested candidates regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.

How to apply:

Send your resume, a compelling cover letter highlighting your leadership experience, and your salary expectations. The application deadline is Sunday 24 November, but please note we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis.