About our history

Measuring Success was founded in 2003 and grew out of research work in performance measurement by our founder, Sacha Litman, at the Harvard Business School, Kellogg Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School from 2000-2003. Our founder was one of the pioneers in the field of non-profit performance measurement. His work in performance measurement for non-profits began while he was an analyst at McKinsey and Company, where he observed many approaches for for-profit clients and a found notable absence of such data in non-profit (pro bono) work. He soon developed a successful performance measurement system for a nationally franchised non-profit organization, where he was Director of Organizational Strategy. His methodologies and approaches have been published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review (inaugural issue), and he speaks regularly at Social Enterprise conferences.

About our people

Our team consists of professionals with a unique combination of skill sets in consulting, statistical analysis, and technology development, which to enables us to perform projects that strategy firms, software development firms and quantitative consulting firms cannot. We employ full time professional staff, support staff, and a network of vetted associates.

Consulting Team

Sacha Litman, Founder and CEO

Sacha Litman is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Measuring Success, a strategy consulting firm dedicated to developing quantitative tools and models to enhance organizational effectiveness. Sacha holds his M.B.A. with highest distinction from Kellogg (Northwestern), an M.P.A. from Harvard’s Kennedy School and a B.S. in applied mathematics, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Yale University. He is recipient of a Wexner Graduate fellowship, Dorot fellowship, and attended the Pardes Institute. Sacha has worked for McKinsey and Company and Credit Suisse, and was director of strategy and consulting for an international non-profit organization.

Kiara Barrett, Director of Consulting Services

Kiara has worked with over 250 independent day schools through North America, using survey data to help clients focus on key drivers, helping clients move toward financial sustainability using financial modeling tools, and using CRM systems to enable clients to track progress in key areas. Kiara graduated from Babson College with a bachelor’s of science in business. Prior to joining Measuring Success, Kiara worked as a management consultant working on business process improvement and strategy at Hitachi Consulting in Boston.

Jason Belsky, Associate Director

Jason joined Measuring Success following four years in Marketing Operations and Research at Fisher Investments. Jason manages high-level data analytics and predictive modeling, teaming up with independent schools on the development of key measures for successful financial decision making. In his previous roles at Fisher Investments, Jason led cross-channel marketing strategy and coordinated international research initiatives among private high net-worth and institutional clients. Jason studied business at Leeds University in the United Kingdom, and earned his B.A. in Economics with honors from the University of California at Berkeley.

Lauren Pisani, Associate Director

Lauren focuses on school clients at Measuring Success, creating evaluation tools, conducting quantitative analysis, and consulting on the results. Her prior experience includes the American Institutes for Research in their Federal Statistics Program where her work focused on developing Department of Education reports and data tools regarding U.S. performance on international student assessments. Lauren holds an MA in Education with a specialization in International Education Administration and Policy Analysis from Stanford University, as well as a BA in Psychology with Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, from the George Washington University.

Daniel Chiat, Senior Analyst

Daniel joined Measuring Success after spending three years at Accenture. As a consultant on the United States Postal Service account, Daniel worked primarily in the technology delivery lifecycle and project management. Daniel graduated from the University of Maryland with a BA in Economics, and recently attended the Pardes Institute. Outside of his work at Measuring Success, Daniel teaches 7th grade Sunday school at a conservative synagogue in Rockville, MD.

Nicolas Diamond, Analyst

Nicolas Diamond joined Measuring Success after working as an Auditor with Perelson Weiner LLC, a regional accounting firm in New York City. His work focused on advising higher educational institutions towards improving the efficiency and accuracy of their financial reporting process. Nicolas holds a BSM in Finance and Accounting, Cum Laude, from Tulane University and has completed Level 1 of the CFA program.

Talia Fein, Analyst

Talia joined Measuring Success after four years in Market Research consulting at Chadwick Martin Bailey in Boston, where she used survey research and advanced analytics to help Fortune 500 companies appeal to their target audience and best market their products. Her work included new product development, segmentation, customer satisfaction and marketing effectiveness research in the Tech and Telecom industries. Talia has a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis where she studied Economics and Jewish Studies, and she recently attended the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem.

Lia Katz , Analyst

Lia Katz joined measuring success after four years working in the nonprofit sector in Washington, DC. Prior to joining Measuring Success, Lia was working at PANIM, engaging Jewish high school students in government, volunteerism, and civic activism and at Best Shot Foundation, on a campaign to raise awareness about the global impact of childhood pneumonia. Lia holds an MS in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania and an Honours BA in International Relations from the University of Toronto.

Patricia enters the consulting sphere after years as a client advocate and social program developer in the non-profit sector. Her work encompassed intra- and inter-organizational strategy as well as client-centered practice. She is intimately familiar with the challenges that non-profits face as they attempt to collect and use data and the importance of measurement as a driver of success. She holds an M.P.P. from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and a B.A. in Psychology from Gordon College.

Support Teams
Technology Firms and Analysts, Sean, Quickbase, and Survey System
Bookkeeper, Celeste Wheeles
Legal Support, Outside GC

Job Openings

Analyst

Each analyst is afforded the opportunity to shadow more experienced consultants, depending on their needs and strengths and eventually take the lead on client projects as well. We are seeking people who will build strong client relationships, have a commitment to thoughtful research, and are able to easily adapt to new situations. It is important that the candidate have excellent problem-solving and quantitative skills. Superb communication skills and ability to work with all levels of an organization are key.

A typical project includes:

• Developing a logic model for the client
• Creating quantitative measurement tools (for example: financial models, fundraising analysis, customer surveys, tracking systems, participation tools)
• Supporting clients in data collection (via web, using our proprietary software)
• Analyzing data (familiarity with Excel modeling, cubes and statistics preferred)
• Writing reports and presentations to support analysis (command of PowerPoint preferred)
• Making presentations to clients
• Working with clients to understand how to use data to inform decision making

Analyst is expected to have the following background:

• At least 1 year consulting experience or applicable internship experience required
• Business, economics, applied mathematics, or related undergraduate degree involving quantitative analysis
• Strong orientation toward detail and ability to work well under tight deadlines
• Strong command of MS Excel, database programs, PowerPoint and Web enterprise software
• Technology savvy
• Must be resourceful and creative in solving problems
• Must be able to commit at least 3 years to the company
• Passion for non-profit/social enterprise sector

This position is located in our Washington, DC office

Only candidates that meet these expectations are encouraged to apply. Full time position with significant opportunities to grow quickly in responsibility. Salary commensurate with experience. Compensation is competitive with the non-profit consulting industry.

Measuring Success is a growing consulting firm dedicated to creating quantitative performance measurement tools to aid nonprofit managers and boards in enhancing their organizational effectiveness. Measuring Success was started over seven years ago and grew out of work at the Harvard Business School, Kellogg Business School, and Harvard’s Kennedy School, as well as its founder’s experience at McKinsey & Company and as Director of Strategy for a national non-profit organization. Measuring Success focuses on national, networked non-profit organizations, primarily with associations serving as the outsource headquarters for their affiliates’ measurement of key indicators. Our products allow affiliates to compare themselves on key metrics with other peer institutions as well as their own longitudinal history.

Seeking candidates immediately! Send resume and cover letter to: jobs@measuring-success.com