Sparkmicrogrants
Spark Microgrants is seeking a Senior Research Associate to design, manage, and deliver high-quality research that supports the organization's research and learning priorities. This hands-on role involves leading quantitative research activities, developing reproducible data management workflows, and translating complex findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to independently manage research projects from initiation through dissemination.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2011
Spark Microgrants is an international nonprofit that helps rural and marginalized communities design and implement locally led development projects by combining small, catalytic grants with trained facilitators. They partner with village groups to guide collective decision‑making, leadership development, and project implementation—supporting locally prioritized goals in areas like health, education, livelihoods, and infrastructure. Spark emphasizes local ownership, monitoring, and capacity building to create durable social change through a low‑cost, replicable model. Donors and partners value their track record of enabling communities to solve problems themselves and scale community-driven solutions.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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