Partnerships Associate

About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $1B since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. Team members bring experiences from the private sector, NGOs and government. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it’s an incredible group of people.

Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making, and strive to build an ambitious, fast moving and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.

We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow.  We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

Priority application deadline: February 7, 2025

Location: This role is fully remote but must overlap with an East Africa timezone by at least 3 hours. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas in the U.S. or U.K. at this time.

About this role

The Global Partnerships Associate supports the Fundraising team at GiveDirectly to deliver on revenue goals and drive strategic and innovative partnerships with global foundations, institutions, and corporations. We are looking for a skilled writer with an entrepreneurial mindset who can craft engaging content while developing and optimizing internal systems and processes to enhance team efficiency and impact. You will be systems-oriented, enjoy research and project coordination, and thrive in a growth oriented environment. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to the development and writing of material for concept notes, requests for information (RFIs), and competitive proposals. You will scope new funding opportunities and assist in positioning for them by conducting research, performing competitive analyses, and producing core collateral for external stakeholders. In addition to supporting our fundraising pipeline, you will be responsible for developing and managing tools, databases, and other resources to retain institutional knowledge, capture learnings, and improve team management. 

Reports to: Senior Manager, Partnerships

Level: Associate

Travel Requirement: ~20% travel

What you’ll do:

• Proposal Coordination (30%)
• Provide direct proposal support to Partnerships Managers, coordinating and executing proposal-related tasks as assigned;
• Prepare internal funding alert memos, proposal workbooks and calendars, and set-up core proposal development resources such as Slack channels and kick-off calls;
• Copyedit and rewrite content developed by others as needed;
• Conduct research as required on opportunity information, competitive landscape, and GiveDirectly capabilities/capacity, and translate findings into actionable analyses;
• Write and revise proposal content that is compelling and in compliance with solicitation requirements, as assigned (e.g. context setting; capacity statement expressions of interest; concept notes; options notes; organizational capability; etc.);
• Participate in proposal review sessions, capturing feedback, making recommendations, and executing necessary revisions;
• Create templates, guides and other resources that enhance the proposal development process.
• Collateral Development & Knowledge Management (30%)
• Prepare high quality, brand-accurate content for external meetings and presentations, including customized pitch decks, capacity statements, project one-pagers, evidence summaries, etc.;
• Develop a system for producing, organizing and storing collateral and ensure its regular maintenance and updates;
• Oversee proposal and content libraries, ensuring all documentation is accurate and regularly updated.
• Opportunity Sourcing (20%)
• Proactively monitor key institutional donor portals and research funding opportunities, analyzing and sharing findings with the Global Partnerships team;
• Attend webinars, panel discussions, virtual conferences, etc. summarizing and disseminating key findings;
• Monitor industry news and collect information on emerging market trends, new business opportunities, and competitors to compile and present a voiceover to the team;
• Develop and maintain a system for tracking and documenting go / no-go decisions on funding opportunities, and the strategic priorities and programmatic footprint of current and future partners/funders;
• Actively participate in workshops and trainings to strengthen skills and industry knowledge.
• Team Management Support (20%)
• Manage the Partnerships Engagement Tracker via Salesforce for designated countries, ensuring timely updates and alerting teams for necessary follow up;
• Copyedit program reports drafted by country teams for ongoing grant agreements, and ensuring alignment with funder reporting requirements specified in the grant agreement;
• Draft and maintain job aids, as needed, related to opportunity sourcing, proposal development, and knowledge management systems and processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
• Language Requirement: Professional working proficiency in English
• 1-3 years of relevant experience. International project management, fundraising, or community-based programming experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail for copyediting.
• Skilled in working collaboratively and independently, coordinating multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines and quality standards in a dynamic, goal oriented environment.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze information critically.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage internal stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated aptitude for being proactive and solutions oriented
• Proven track record of developing and managing new systems and processes that improve team organization and productivity.
• Basic graphic design skills or experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence writing technologies are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of other content management systems, intranets, and portals; Google Enterprise preferred.
• Must be able to travel approx. 2-3 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats or field visits

Compensation

At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to ensure that staff’s total compensation package (base compensation + bonus)  falls within the 75th percentile of similar roles, at similar organizations. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. 

• The United States base salary for this role is $74,900.
• The Kenya base salary for this role is $42,000.

This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in the US or Kenya, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process. 

Why work at GiveDirectly?

At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement 
• A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary, including bonus
• A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
• Flexible paid time off
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US applicants only:  We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.

Commitment to Safeguarding

As a global organization serving some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve, and prevent harm to our recipients.

Interview Venue and Accessibility

We conduct interviews over Google Meet with camera on (unless communicated otherwise).

Closed captioning is available during all Google Meet interviews, and interviewers will also post interview questions in the chat box throughout the call. If you need assistance accessing either of these features, please let your interviewer know at the start of your interview! 

We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible application process for all of our open roles. If there are questions or concerns you have about the accessibility of our hiring process, we warmly invite you to reach out to careers@givedirectly.org. Please include the word "Accessibility" in the email title.

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