Director Data Innovation and AI

About Tech Impact

Tech Impact is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to leverage technology to advance social impact. Through technology services, education, workforce development, and the Data Innovation Lab, we help nonprofit organizations and communities use technology more effectively.
The Data Innovation Lab brings together data scientists, data engineers, visualization and front-end developers, to help nonprofit organizations, foundations, and government agencies solve complex community challenges. Our work includes data and AI strategy, capacity building, data optimization, analytics, visualization, and data storytelling.

• We pay 87% of associate and dependent medical benefits and cover your out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off - 15 days accrued in the first year.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• IRA Matches up to 3% of gross salary.
• Employer-paid life insurance benefit.
• Our organization allows everyone to learn and grow to make a difference.
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Tech Impact is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial, and externally focused Director of Data Innovation & AI to lead the Data Innovation Lab through its next stage of growth.
A central priority will be creating practical, responsible, and accessible artificial intelligence offerings for small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations. These may include funder-sponsored cohorts, bootcamps, workshops, assessments, implementation projects, and advisory services that help nonprofits use AI, automation, data, and information systems to strengthen their operations and impact.
The Senior Director will serve as a visible representative of the Data Innovation Lab, building relationships with government agencies, foundations, nonprofit leaders, and other partners. The successful candidate will combine business development and fundraising ability with enough knowledge of AI, data, and nonprofit operations to identify opportunities, shape credible programs, and guide multidisciplinary teams.
The Senior Director will help guide the Lab’s transition from its current ARPA-funded portfolio to a sustainable mix of government funding, philanthropic grants, capacity-building initiatives, and earned revenue from nonprofit consulting and technology projects. The position will oversee the responsible wind-down of ARPA-funded work through December 31, 2026, while developing the partnerships, programs, and revenue pipeline needed to sustain and grow the team going forward.

• Develop and execute a multiyear strategy that positions the Data Innovation Lab as a leading provider of practical, responsible AI and data solutions for the nonprofit sector.
• Lead the Lab’s transition from ARPA-supported operations to a diversified and sustainable funding model.
• Oversee the orderly completion and wind-down of ARPA-funded programs, projects, staffing commitments, reporting, and partner relationships through December 31, 2026.
• Establish annual priorities, revenue targets, program goals, budgets, staffing plans, and performance measures in collaboration with Tech Impact’s executive team.
• Maintain a clear understanding of nonprofit technology needs and translate those needs into scalable, fundable services and programs.

• Build and manage a qualified pipeline designed to generate approximately $3 million in annual revenue from government contracts, foundation grants, capacity-building initiatives, and fee-for-service projects.
• Cultivate relationships with government agencies and philanthropic funders interested in nonprofit capacity building, responsible AI adoption, data maturity, civic technology, and equitable access to technology.
• Identify relevant funding opportunities and lead or contribute to proposals, scopes of work, budgets, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Develop partnerships with nonprofit networks, community organizations, technology providers, academic institutions, and subject-matter experts.
• Work closely with executive leadership, development, marketing, finance, and program staff to coordinate…