- Pay
- $147–191k
- Where
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Level
- Senior
Organization : Results for America
Role : Director, Strategy, Growth & Communications - What Works Cities (WWC)
Location : Flexible, within the United States, Canada, and/or Latin America
Organization Overview
Results for America (RFA) is the leading, national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our mission is to make investing in what works the “new normal,” so that, one day, all government leaders use rigorous evidence and quality data to inform important policy and funding decisions. We believe that data-driven and evidence-based policy decisions should be used to increase the impact of the over $2 trillion that governments spend annually to open opportunities and advance economic mobility.
Team Overview
At Results for America, one of our flagship initiatives is What Works Cities (WWC), a Bloomberg Philanthropies-funded initiative that helps city governments across North, Central, and South America improve residents’ lives by using data and evidence effectively to tackle pressing challenges. To accomplish this, we work directly with city leaders and staff through coaching and implementation support, a range of online and in-person learning opportunities, and a growing professional network. This support is guided by What Works Cities Standard, the first-ever international standard of excellence for data-driven, well-managed local government.
What Works Cities Standard assesses cities based on their data-driven decision-making practices, such as whether they are using data to set goals and track progress, allocate funding, evaluate the effectiveness of programs, and achieve desired outcomes from contracts with outside vendors. The program also measures whether cities are publicly and transparently communicating about their use of data and evidence.
By aspiring toward What Works Cities Certification and implementing the best practices outlined in the program’s criteria, cities across the country are more effectively delivering results for residents. What Works Cities Certification also serves as an international recognition program, which celebrates and accelerates the use of data and evidence in local governments by rewarding achievements and providing a clear path to excellence. Since our launch in 2015, we have helped more than 300 cities make progress on their most pressing issues, from health and public safety to homelessness and blight.
WWC is entering an exciting phase as it starts its second decade. The initiative is continuing to scale throughout North, Central, and South America while exploring opportunities to expand into new regions, including Europe and Africa. WWC is developing innovative ways for cities to engage with the initiative while elevating data-driven and evidence-based government practices globally.
Position Overview
The Director, Strategy, Growth & Communications is accountable for the development and execution of What Works Cities’ growth strategy, ensuring the initiative continues to expand its reach, influence, and impact across current and emerging markets.
This role leads WWC’s Strategy, Growth & Communications portfolio and is responsible for guiding expansion, outreach, and partnership development. The Director is accountable for identifying and cultivating pathways for cities to engage with WWC, expanding the initiative’s reach and brand influence while advancing opportunities to embed the What Works Cities Standard throughout the local government ecosystem.
The Director also oversees WWC’s Communications team, and is accountable for the development and implementation of a communications and marketing strategy that elevates WWC’s international brand and visibility. The Director will work to advance WWC’s mission and value proposition to further build the community of cities and government leaders that make up the WWC network.
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