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Analyst/Social Impact Fellow (Full-Time, Exempt Staff)

The Center for High Impact Philanthropy (www.impact.upenn.edu) seeks an analyst/social impact fellow for its applied research and donor engagement initiatives. We are a small, highly collaborative, and multi-disciplinary team, and are looking for someone who is intellectually entrepreneurial and thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 3 - 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. What we’re looking for in an ideal candidate:

  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, both qualitative and quantitative.
  • Detail- oriented • Creative and resourceful in acquiring data and knowledge from a variety of sources and people.
  • Skill in synthesizing and translating findings from multiple sources of evidence (e.g., program evaluations, research, interviews)
  • Outstanding communication skills--written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a general audience, as well as individuals from multiple disciplines and levels of seniority
  • Relevant masters-level training (e.g., social/public policy, nonprofit leadership, or business) or experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm would be a plus.

Please visit the Penn Job Board for more details and to apply for this position. Reference #130334261.

About our Center: The Center for High Impact Philanthropy is a nonprofit center formed through the collaborative efforts of the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. The Center provides independent analysis, educational programming, and other decisionmaking tools for donors and advisors around the world who are interested in maximizing the social impact of philanthropic funds. More information can be found at www.impact.upenn.edu.

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Penn Work-Study, Spring and Summer 2013: Research Analyst, Education Program (SEMS Job #6590)

The Center is looking for a research assistant to work closely with our Senior Analyst in Education with research, analysis, and writing and communications related tasks. Examples of potential research topics might include (but are not limited to):

  • High-impact philanthropic opportunities along the student pathway (from early literacy interventions to post-secondary access and success)
  • Strategies to engage donors in the recruitment, training, and retention of STEM teachers (plus general support of the Center’s role in the 100Kin10 initiative)
  • Understanding the role and promising opportunities to use technology to improve student outcomes

Additional non-research based responsibilities might include:

  • Business development support (e.g., due diligence on potential funders and partners, input on funding proposals)
  • Providing support for Center events and educational programs (e.g., drafting and preparing materials, logistics support)
  • Contributing to Center's ongoing PR, marketing and donor engagement efforts (e.g., drafting/editing correspondence and finding images and content for slide decks, etc)
  • General office support as needed


The ideal candidate has excellent research and writing ability and strong analytic skills. Also required are excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to handle details as well as multiple projects; self-direction and motivation; and an interest in tackling new projects.

Prior experience working in the nonprofit sector and/or teaching, education policy, or nonprofit evaluation is preferred. Interest/experience in policy analysis, and strong quantitative analytic skills would be helpful. 

Search the Student Employment Office Job Board, Reference #6590 for more information: http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/seo/?page=home.


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Penn Work-Study, Spring and Summer 2013: Writer (SEMS Job #10260)

We are currently looking for a staff writer who will help with copyediting and proofreading, drafting storylines, press releases, op-eds, press pitches, and blogs, as well as provide interview support. Examples of related research projects include but are not limited to:

  1. What are high-impact philanthropic solutions to reduce child mortality rates in the developing world?
  2. How can philanthropists improve access to healthy food in urban communities in the US?

The ideal candidate should be able to meet deadlines, be responsive to emails, and complete assignments with quick turn-around both on and offsite. Candidates should be very familiar with AP Style and APA citation format, be able to synthesize material from multiple sources to develop a coherent and compelling argument; be resourceful and creative when conducting research, tapping a broad array of sources (e.g. academic research, popular press, interview transcripts, websites, etc.); be very detail oriented with the ability to analyze sources for accuracy of information and most effective approach to material; and posses an interest in domestic and/or global topics such as: public health, education, and economic development. An interest in policy analysis in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on social impact is preferred.

Search the Student Employment Office Job Board, Reference #10260 for more information: http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/seo/?page=home.

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Penn Work-Study, Spring and Summer 2013: Assistant (SEMS Job #13387)

The nonprofit Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP) was founded in 2006 by the dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice and Wharton alumni and is housed at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2). We provide independent analysis, education and other decision-making tools that allow philanthropists to allocate their dollars to where it can make the greatest difference in improving the lives of others. More at www.impact.upenn.edu.

We are currently looking for program assistants to provide the following:

  • Research, fact-finding, literature reviews related to Center content areas. Examples of potential areas include global public health (e.g., child survival), domestic public health (e.g., nutrition and obesity), US education (e.g., expanding learning time, technology in education), social impact measurement and management, trends in philanthropy (India, China, impact investing)
  • Create, collect, and/or update data for Center databases
  • Assist in the creation, design, and analysis of surveys using Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, or equivalent
  • Assist in the tracking and analysis of website and social media statistics using Google Analytics, Statcounter, Topsy, bit.ly, facebook insights
  • Assist in the creation and design of web pages and print materials
  • Research, fact-finding, literature reviews related to web and social media analytics, information architecture, and nonprofit data analysis
  • Provide support for Center events and educational programs (e.g., drafting and preparing materials, logistical support)
  • Contribute to Center's ongoing pr, marketing and donor engagement efforts (e.g., drafting/editing correspondence and finding images and content for blogs and slide decks, etc)
  • General office support as needed (e.g., preparing marketing materials, copying/scanning, office supplies, etc.) 
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Penn Work-Study, Spring and Summer 2013: Analyst (SEMS Job #10259)

The Center’s Global Public Health Program is looking for a work-study research assistant to assist its Research Director in Global Public Health with research, analysis, and writing and communications related tasks. Examples of potential research questions (fact-finding/literature reviews) might include (but are not limited to):

  • What are high-impact philanthropic solutions to reduce child mortality rates in the developing world?
  • How can philanthropists improve access to healthy food in urban communities in the US?

Duties may include:

Research, fact-finding, literature reviews related to Center content areas. Examples of potential areas include global public health (e.g., child survival), domestic public health (e.g., nutrition and obesity), US education (e.g., expanding learning time, technology in education), social impact measurement and management, trends in philanthropy (India, China, impact investing).

Additional non-research based responsibilities might include:

  • Data entry for Center databases
  • Providing support for Center events and educational programs (e.g., drafting and preparing materials, logistics support)
  • Contributing to Center's ongoing PR, marketing and donor engagement efforts (e.g., drafting/editing correspondence and finding images and content for slide decks, etc)
  • General office support as needed (e.g., processing reimbursements, copying, offices supplies, etc.)  
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