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 a 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.

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.

Lindsay Duerr, Analyst

Lindsay Duerr joined Measuring Success after spending five years working in Real Estate and Economic Development consulting at Green Door Advisors and Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO). In her prior experience, Lindsay used demographic, financial, and fiscal analysis to provide comprehensive advisory services to public sector, non-profit, and for-profit clients. Lindsay holds a Masters of City Planning with a specialization in Community and Economic Development from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Psychology and Economics with Honors from Case Western Reserve University.

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 Vaccaro-Coburn, Analyst

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

Consultant

Measuring Success seeks talented consultants to join our team. Our specialization in management consulting and data analysis for socially responsible organizations makes this a unique opportunity for the analytical mind looking to put their expertise to work in an energetic and committed environment.

We seek consultants who are proactive and looking for rapid job growth as they are able to take on more responsibilities. Every consultant is afforded the opportunity to shadow more experienced consultants, depending on their needs and strengths, and quickly take the lead on client projects. We are seeking people who will build strong client relationships, have a commitment to thoughtful quantitative analysis, 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

Consultant is expected to have the following background:

• At least 1-2 years consulting or banking experience in a client-facing role
• Experience presenting to clients, guiding clients through projects, explaining results of analyses
• Client management experience
• 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
• 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. The position offered is full time with significant opportunities to grow quickly in responsibility. Salary is commensurate with experience. Compensation is competitive with the non-profit consulting industry.

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

In addition, please submit the responses to the following questions:

1. Describe a time when you were significantly challenged by a superior/client and what you did to resolve the matter.
2. If you have limited experience in the non-profit sector, please indicate why you want to pursue a career in this field.
3. If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be?
4. What is the most interesting thing about you?

Business & Marketing Analyst Internship

GrapeVine will be a game changer in how organizations connect with their community by using data aggregation, targeted marketing and predictive analytics. GrapeVine has an internship opportunity available this summer. GrapeVine recently launched its pilot initiative while being incubated by Meas-uring Success, a consulting firm that specializes in data analytics and performance measurement tools.

GrapeVine is looking for young, passionate and talented candidates that are interested in a unique learning experience from a growing Startup. Successful interns will have the opportunity to continue into the fall. Check out the following internship and apply today!

Description: As a Business & Marketing Analyst (BMA) Intern you will be introduced to the exciting world of a web-based startup that is planning an expansion and looking for talented candidates to join our team this summer. GrapeVine wants graduate or undergraduate students interested in a unique learning op-portunity that will give hands on experience collaborating with our team in launching several mar-keting initiatives. BMAs will be encouraged to express their ideas, immediately contribute their skills or past experience and have an active role in making decisions related to increasing traffic, lead acqui-sition/retention, client on-boarding and social media strategy.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and be passionate about the internet startup industry
• Must be resourceful, creative and proactive about coming up with solutions
• Experience with Social Media, SalesForce, Search Engine Optimization a plus
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
• Should consider yourself as technology savvy
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Project Will Include:

• Social media strategy and implementation
• Design marketing materials for website and trade shows
• Work collaboratively with the marketing team to design web solutions consistent with brand and industry design best practices
• Responsible for coordinate and execution of all online marketing activities
• Working with clients to understand our web solution and how to maximize its potential

This position is available in our Washington D.C. office. This is an unpaid position.

Seeking candidates immediately! Send resume and cover letter to: Jobs@grape-vine.com