Qualitative/Mixed-Methods Researcher

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation to inform the foundation's participatory grantmaking programs and internal innovation incubator processes.
• Develop and operationalize systems for a holistic qualitative and quantitative view of grantmaking, coordinating with external evaluation partners.
• Synthesize and share complex data and findings internally through multimodal communication, and externally through reports, presentations, and conferences.

This role amplifies the impact of community-centered philanthropy by generating insights that shift power to nonprofits and communities, advancing equity and trust-based practices in the sector.

• 5+ years of professional experience architecting and implementing mixed-methods research or evaluation work.
• Experience with liberatory research methodologies (e.g., Indigenous, critical race, feminist) or human-centered design and systems thinking.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with high emotional intelligence.

Salary: $140,000-$150,000 annually. Benefits include: 100% medical insurance coverage for employee (90% for dependents), generous dental and vision stipend, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, potential 401(k) bonus, paid time off, parental leave, home office stipend, and continuing education opportunities.

Magic Cabinet is a philanthropic foundation that shifts philanthropy to center community, redefining how philanthropy and nonprofits partner for sustainable and thriving communities through trust-based approaches and participatory grantmaking.