Senior Director of Research, Learning, and Impact

Mar 11

G4GC
Remote

Anticipated Start Date: May 27

Description

G4GC is seeking a visionary and strategic research leader who understands that at G4GC, research and learning are not compliance functions but essential drivers of strategy, accountability, and field leadership. The Senior Director will bring deep experience designing and managing research and evaluation initiatives within philanthropic or mission driven organizations and are motivated by building infrastructure that advances equity and transformation. They are comfortable stepping into evolving systems and strengthening them. With fluency in data systems and cross functional collaboration, they can clarify roles, improve governance, and build sustainable processes that support grantmaking, fundraising, and organizational strategy.

They understand the operational realities of stewarding complex grantmaking and fundraising information, ensuring data integrity, strong data security practices, and responsible governance while translating insights into compelling narratives for leadership, funders, and partners. The Senior Director approaches research with care and political awareness. They are thoughtful about consent, language, and representation, particularly in work centering girls and gender expansive youth of color. They can balance methodological rigor with responsiveness, building long term research strategy while delivering timely, usable insights that inform decision making and strengthen relationships across the organization and field. As a key member of the management team, they are prepared to engage in substantive intellectual partnership with the Vice President and executive leadership.

They bring independent thought, clarity of perspective, and the confidence to shape research direction while aligning closely with G4GC’s mission and values. An empowering and grounded manager, they support staff expertise while setting clear expectations, strengthening accountability, and modeling inclusive and transparent leadership across the department. Finally, they are deeply aligned with G4GC’s commitment to racial justice, gender justice, and youth centered leadership. They believe that research should strengthen movements, not extract from them, and they are motivated by the opportunity to build a learning infrastructure that advances liberation and collective power.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead the development and execution of G4GC’s organization-wide research, learning, and impact strategy.
Serve as a thought partner to the Vice President and executive leadership team, contributing to long-term planning and organizational growth.
Participate actively in the management team, helping to shape internal infrastructure, strategic direction, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Team Supervision & Management

Supervise and support a growing team, including the Research Analyst Manager, Learning Manager, and Grants Administration Data Coordinator.
Provide holistic supervision that honors staff expertise while setting clear expectations, proactively supporting professional growth, and strengthening performance.
Cultivate and model a team culture grounded in collaboration, care, equity, and shared responsibility, demonstrating inclusive, transparent leadership across the department.
Provide strategic guidance, mentoring, and professional development to staff.
Manage workflows and ensure alignment across research, learning, and data functions.

Research & Evaluation

Assess existing learning tools and data collection efforts and recommend a clear strategic approach to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and capacity.
Oversee the design and implementation of research projects that generate insights for internal learning, field-building, and strategic decision-making.
Guide the development and application of evaluation tools and metrics that reflect G4GC’s values, priorities, and community accountability.
Lead partnerships with external researchers, evaluators, and data consultants, ensuring projects are grounded in participatory and equity-based practices.

Learning & Knowledge Management

Build and nurture a culture of shared learning across the organization.
Establish more consistent rhythms for reporting and reflection that deepen internal data literacy and strengthen cross departmental collaboration.
Develop and manage systems to capture, synthesize, and share knowledge from programs, partners, and the field.
Translate research and learning into accessible materials, tools, and storytelling that inform G4GC’s programs, advocacy, and fundraising.

Impact & Accountability

Support the development of tools to assess the impact of G4GC’s grantmaking and strategic initiatives.
Facilitate ongoing learning cycles with staff and grantee partners to reflect on outcomes, refine strategy, and uplift lessons learned.
Ensure that data and evaluation efforts center the experiences and voices of girls and gender-expansive youth of color and their communities.

Requirements

Required

At least 10 years of professional experience in research, evaluation, or learning roles, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership capacity.
Demonstrated experience designing and managing equity-driven participatory research and evaluation strategies.
Demonstrated experience providing staff supervision with a strong EQ, supporting staff growth, and cultivating a positive team culture.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex information to diverse audiences.
Deep understanding of racial and gender justice, youth-centered practices, and community-led approaches to learning and evaluation.
Familiarity with Qualitative Data Analysis software
Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., public policy, sociology, education, public health, or related social sciences).

Preferred

Experience in a philanthropic or intermediary organization, particularly with participatory grantmaking or trust-based philanthropy.
Familiarity with data management systems and knowledge-sharing platforms, preferably Salesforce.
Strong communication and facilitation skills across teams and external audiences.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinker with operational acumen
Skilled communicator and relationship builder
Adaptive, solutions-focused, and organized
Builder of inclusive, equity-centered systems
Committed to racial, gender, and youth justice

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

The salary range for this position is $145,000–$190,000

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About the Organization

G4GC is a philanthropic intermediary that resources organizations and movements centering the leadership, well-being, and wisdom of girls and gender-expansive youth of color. With an annual goal of generating at least $10 million in support of its mission, G4GC mobilizes the financial resources, visibility, and public will needed to advance youth-centered, transformative philanthropy. The organization’s values—love, inclusivity, creativity, and transformation—are embedded into all its work.

The organization operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and is grounded in values of love, inclusivity, transformation, authenticity, freedom and creativity, urgency, and accountability. G4GC’s work mobilizes financial resources, visibility, and public will—fueling grassroots leadership and movement building. The internal culture reflects the same principles, with a focus on care, collaboration, and strategic alignment across departments.

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