Associate, Special Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Assist in the implementation of high-priority fundraising projects, collaborating closely with the Special Projects team and senior leadership.

• Aid in the creation of concept notes, pitch decks, briefing documents, and engagement strategies for major donors and partners.

• Facilitate the coordination of cross-functional contributions from the Programs, Product, Research, Finance, and Programs teams.

• Conduct research and identify potential new funders, partners, and strategic opportunities.

• Support the initial scoping of new ideas by collecting background research, synthesizing insights, and highlighting promising leads.

• Monitor emerging trends and opportunities pertinent to GiveDirectly's fundraising and program goals.

• Establish and maintain systems, trackers, and documentation to enhance the efficiency and quality of the Special Projects team.

• Assist with Salesforce and internal tracking to ensure that engagement records, timelines, and deliverables remain current.

• Help institutionalize insights gained from donor interactions and special projects to enhance future efforts.

• Provide support for logistics, preparation, and follow-up related to donor meetings, events, and field visits.

• Ensure that donor experiences are meaningful, well-organized, and consistent with GiveDirectly's values and strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong alignment with GiveDirectly's values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and promoting inclusivity. We encourage applications from individuals with personal or professional ties to low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.

• Proven history of determined problem-solving and achieving results.

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, combined with consistent reliability and strong follow-through.

• Over 3 years of experience in a dynamic, high-performance setting (e.g., consulting, startups, nonprofits).

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, particularly for high-stakes and external-facing materials, with a continuous desire to enhance these skills.

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting as circumstances change.

• Genuine passion for GiveDirectly's mission and the chance to drive significant organizational growth and impact for beneficiaries.

• Experience utilizing AI tools to optimize workflows and enhance productivity.

• Strong alignment with our values, and the capability to actively demonstrate our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and promoting 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.

🏝️ Benefits

• A supportive team that is dedicated and compassionate.

• A comprehensive health benefits plan (specific details will vary by country).

• Flexible paid time off that staff are encouraged to utilize.

• Allowances for desk setup and opportunities for learning and development.