Our 60th Edition: Jobs, resilient business models, Qualcomm accelerator, and list of former USAID ppl to follow!
Newsletter #60
We are 60!! Not in age (for some of us), but this marks the 60th edition of this newsletter! It's been an incredible journey of sharing stories, insights, and opportunities with you all. Thank you for being part of our community as we celebrate this special milestone together! I know times are hard now, but I am here for your and working on projects that hopefully will bring meaningful contributions to you and our sector.
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Jobs
FEATURED ROLE:
i-team Data Analytics Manager | Johns Hopkins University | Various Cities, US | USD 73-128k
Nick’s Take: Great role leveraging quantitative data at the intersection of climate and racial equity.
i-Team Civic Designers | Johns Hopkins University } Ohio, Nashville, and Rochester | USD 63–110k
Nick’s Take: Great opportunity to apply design-based innovation approaches to address complex urban challenges at the intersection of climate change and racial equity
FROM THE NEW IMPACT SOURCE TALENT JOB BOARD:
Check out the full list of 5,600+ jobs at 217 different organizations around the world!
Impact Summer Intern, Impact Measurement and Management | Accion | Remote – Worldwide | USD 25-30/hr
Senior Manager, Research & Insights Storytelling | GiveDirectly | NYC/London/Nairobi
Manager, Program Portfolio | VEIC | Hybrid DC | USD 125-130k
Other great roles:
Early Career (0-3 years)
Communications Manager | 22nd Century Initiative | Remote – US | USD 80-90k
Events Coordinator | Vital Voices | Hybrid – DC | USD 65-86k
Mid-Career (4–10 years)
Strategic Philanthropy Lead, Corporate Impact | Guardian | Hybrid – NYC | USD 101–166k
Portfolio Manager (Global Health Focus) | Skoll Foundation | Hybrid – Palo Alto or Remote – US | USD 105-147k
Senior Program Officer, Research, Evaluation, and Learning | Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Hybrid – Princeton, NJ | USD 158k
Director, Future of Work | United Way of the Greater Triangle | Hybrid – Durham, NC | USD 110-130k
Campaigns Project Manager | WaterAid | Hybrid – London | GBP 44-46k
Head of Operations | YeneHealth | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Senior (10+ years)
Senior Vice President of Development & Engagement | FareStart | Seattle | USD 180-200k
USAID is gone 💔
I usually don't write big lists here, but this list needs to be seen by you and as many people as possible! USAID is gone, and with it, some of the most talented, mission-driven humans I know were let go.
These folks built systems, drove innovation, and kept complex global programs running behind the scenes.
Now many are looking for their next chapter.
✨ They’re brilliant. And they’re worth following, hiring, and supporting.
👇 Here are 40 USAID superstars to keep on your radar:
1️⃣ Jaclyn Carlsen – ICT Policy Advisor
2️⃣ Amarynth Sichel – Digital Health Advisor
3️⃣ Merrick S. – Senior Digital Health Advisor
4️⃣ Adele Waugaman – Senior Advisor, Digital Health
5️⃣ Christopher Burns – Chief Digital Development Officer
6️⃣ Andrew Merluzzi – Emerging Technology Advisor
7️⃣ Laura Sigelmann – Digital Technology Program Specialist
8️⃣ Craig Jolley – Senior Data Scientist
9️⃣ Shachee Doshi – Emerging Tech Advisor
🔟 Vivian L. – Analytics Team Lead
1️⃣1️⃣ Rebecca Saxton-Fox – Manager, Humanitarian Info Team
1️⃣2️⃣ Danielle (Dani) Roziewski – Program Officer, DRG
1️⃣3️⃣ Mohamed Abdel-Kader – Chief Innovation Officer
1️⃣4️⃣ Sarah Jackson – Division Chief, Humanitarian Assistance
1️⃣5️⃣ Siobhan Green – Senior Digital Development Advisor
1️⃣6️⃣ Tina Byenkya – MEL Advisor, Somalia
1️⃣7️⃣ Samantha Alvis, – Senior Education Advisor, Asia Bureau
1️⃣8️⃣ Alexious Butler – Senior Foreign Service Officer
1️⃣9️⃣ Alicia Contreras-Donello – Deputy Director, Technology Division
2️⃣0️⃣ Amy Malessa – Senior Digital Tech Advisor
2️⃣1️⃣ Josh Woodard – Senior Digital Advisor, Food Security
2️⃣2️⃣ Lorri Anne Meils – Senior Advisor, Human Rights & Tech
2️⃣3️⃣ Michelle Parker – Regional Tech Programs Advisor
2️⃣4️⃣ Kelly Church – Digital Advisor, BHA
2️⃣5️⃣ Zack Kahn – Chief of IT Operations
2️⃣6️⃣ Meghan Lefeber – Economic & Private Capital Advisor
2️⃣7️⃣ Erica Hagen – Innovation & Civic Tech Specialist
2️⃣8️⃣ Joy Kamunyori, PMP – Senior Health Info Systems Advisor
2️⃣9️⃣ Andrew Hassan – Partnerships Manager, Climate Finance
3️⃣0️⃣ Allana Welch, – Digital Strategy Lead
3️⃣1️⃣ Prairie Summer – Senior Director, PSE
3️⃣2️⃣ Jacob Buehler – Health Informatics Branch Chief
3️⃣3️⃣ Noah Metheny – Multilateral Deputy Branch Chief
3️⃣4️⃣ John O’Bryan – Knowledge & Insights Lead
3️⃣5️⃣ Mingo Roberts – Knowledge & Insights Specialist
3️⃣6️⃣ Ashley F. – Communications Specialist
3️⃣7️⃣ Matthew Baker – Senior Learning Advisor
3️⃣8️⃣ Molly Rossi – Senior Comms Director
3️⃣9️⃣ Meredith "Beth" Perry – Innovation Competitions Advisor
4️⃣0️⃣ Wayan Vota - Digital Development Advisor
📢 FOLLOW them.
📬 REACH OUT if you’re hiring.
🙏 SHOW SOME LOVE.
💡 Is your nonprofit struggling with unstable funding and the uncertainty of grants?
Shifting away from a model that relies solely on philanthropic support toward one that includes business-minded approaches can help your organization build long-term sustainability.
And we’ve got an invitation for you!
Join us for the “ Pivoting for Impact: Finding Resilient Business Models in a Changing Funding Landscape “ webinar, hosted by The Endless Foundation
📅 Date: April 9, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 9:30 AM ET / 3:00 – 4:30 PM East Africa Time (EAT)
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dQGaD2Jc
Whether you’re leading an organization, working in the social impact sector, or simply interested in innovative and sustainable business models, this session is for you.
Will we see you there?
🇯🇵 🇰🇷 🇸🇬 The Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators (QAIPI) 2025 – APAC is now open!
f you're a startup or developer based in Japan, Korea, or Singapore and building AI solutions across health, robotics, edge computing, or other sectors—this is one to check out.
🌟 What’s included?
✅ Six months of dedicated mentorship
✅ Qualcomm-powered hardware + stipend to support product development + patent filing incentive
✅ Access to the Qualcomm AI Hub to optimize and deploy your models
✅ A chance to showcase your work at a high-profile Demo Day
📅 Applications close April 15, 2025
🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eY5dc6pj
💬 Having been a startup founder myself, I know how much these programs can matter.
Not just for the resources and visibility, but for the community they help you build.
The right support at the right time can completely change your trajectory.
If you or someone you know is building in this space, definitely give this a look.
👋 Parting Thought: Exclusive 60th edition
Friends,
If you're reading this, it means you're not just a casual reader but one of my amazing supporters who takes the time to read every word until the very end.
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of this journey. Here’s to many more editions together!
Cheers,
Nick