Volunteer Researcher Analyst Expert for Sport f...

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This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Staff This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity About The Affiliated Organization Founded in 1980, Ashoka pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship. We are now the largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world, a network of 4000 Ashoka Fellows in 93 countries at work creating systemic change on the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time. We find, support and collaborate with our Fellows to help scale their solutions across nations and continents and work with a wide range of partners to create an "Everyone a Changemaker" world, one in which we all can find and develop our power to contribute to meaningful change for the good of all. For more information, please visit https://sportforchangemaking.ashoka.org/ Job Description The Ashoka Sport for Changemaking Team leverages a collective 20+ years of experience using sport as a platform to create societal change. Our expertise draws across diverse experiences as practitioners, researchers, and innovators who understand how sport intersects across industries and impact areas. These experiences have allowed us to connect with and learn from social entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the opportunities and obstacles to foster a sports ecosystem where every person is a powerful contributor for the good of all. This Project: Sector-Wide Survey & Insights Report — Reimagining Sport for Good Funding. Ashoka’s Sport for Changemaking team is seeking a highly analytical, independent, and collaborative volunteer to lead and execute a landmark sector-wide research effort as part of our Reimagining Sport for Good Funding initiative. Our volunteer will oversee the full lifecycle of the Sector‑Wide Survey and Insights Report, one of the initiative’s core pillars. The project aims to map current funding flows, identify promising practices, uncover critical gaps, and elevate the voices of funders, practitioners, and community leaders driving systemic innovation in sport. You will work closely with the Sport for Changemaking team to design research tools, engage stakeholders, analyze data, and produce a high‑quality report that will guide sector-wide strategy, policy, and collaboration. As our volunteer, you will contribute to: <ul><li>Designing and deploying a comprehensive survey to funders, practitioners, coalitions, and other sport‑for‑good stakeholders.</li><li>Conducting desk research and interviews to complement survey data and incorporate global perspectives.</li><li>Mapping funding flows and cataloging emerging systemic funding practices across the sector.</li><li>Identifying root causes, gaps, and leverage points within the sport-for-good funding ecosystem.</li><li>Writing and producing a sector‑defining insights report that includes findings, analysis, case studies, and actionable recommendations for funders, policymakers, and industry bodies.</li><li>Co‑facilitating roundtable discussions with stakeholders to refine findings and spark collective reflection.</li><li>Presenting learnings in formats that can inform the broader Reimagining Sport for Good Funding initiative. </li></ul>Key Elements Of The Volunteer Role May Include <ul><li>Research design (survey architecture, interview guides, sampling).</li><li>Quantitative and qualitative analysis of survey data.</li><li>Synthesis of insights from interviews, desk research, and Ashoka knowledge libraries.</li><li>Drafting clear, compelling written analysis and visual data presentations.</li><li>Collaborating with Ashoka teams to ensure accuracy, thought leadership alignment, and practical relevance.</li><li>Supporting dissemination planning, including potential presentations or webinars. </li></ul>Volunteer Logistics Estimated hours required per week: 6 to 10 hours per week The estimated duration of the project is: 6-12 months This position is Virtual (Remote) Language Requirements English Desired Skills And Experience We are seeking a volunteer with strong analytical, research, and communication capabilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate: <ul><li>Experience in research design, impact evaluation, or sector/system mapping. </li><li>Strong analytical and synthesis skills; ability to interpret complex data and extract insights.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills, especially in producing reports or long‑form analysis. </li><li>Familiarity with the sport for good, physical activity, youth development, or philanthropic sectors a plus. </li><li>Ability to work independently and manage a multi‑step project from start to finish.</li><li>Comfortable engaging with funders, practitioners, and sector leaders through interviews or roundtables. </li><li>Proficiency with data tools (Excel, SPSS, R, or similar) a plus, though not required. </li><li>Strong attention to detail and comfort navigating ambiguity. </li><li>Proficiency in English; additional languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese) a plus. </li></ul>

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