Fundraising Manager

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Website Give Directly

Fundraising Manager

Location: Remote – United States (East Coast hours preferred)
Organization: GiveDirectly (GD)
Reports to: U.S. Country Director
Level: Manager
Type: Full-time
Salary: USD $94,700 per year
Travel: Approximately 3–4 times per year (team retreats, convenings, or program visits)
Application Deadline: Not specified

Introduction

GiveDirectly (GD) is transforming the way the world fights poverty by sending cash directly to those who need it most. Since 2011, GD has raised over $1 billion and delivered cash transfers to more than 1.5 million recipients across 15 countries. Backed by rigorous research and a commitment to evidence-based giving, GD has become a global leader in the cash transfer movement, earning recognition from The Economist, Fast Company, and The New York Times Magazine.

As Fundraising Manager, you will play a key role in expanding GiveDirectly’s partnerships with foundations, institutions, and corporations. You’ll lead the development of proposals and concept notes, manage donor relationships, oversee grant reporting, and build internal systems to track and grow funding opportunities.

About the Organization

GiveDirectly’s mission is to reshape international aid and empower people living in poverty by providing direct cash grants. The organization’s approach challenges traditional aid models, positioning cash as the new benchmark for effectiveness and efficiency.

GD’s culture is analytical, collaborative, and mission-driven. With a team of over 800 staff from 21 countries, GD values transparency, feedback, and a shared commitment to impact.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal and Grant Writing

  • Lead the full cycle of proposal development, from concept to submission.

  • Draft compelling funding proposals, reports, and pitches tailored to donor priorities.

  • Collaborate with program, operations, and research teams to define and communicate project parameters effectively.

  • Create and maintain core fundraising materials including FAQs, one-pagers, templates, and pitch decks.

Project & Knowledge Management

  • Oversee the proposal pipeline, coordinating inputs from cross-functional teams.

  • Develop streamlined systems for tracking opportunities, submissions, and deadlines.

  • Ensure consistency and accuracy across donor-facing materials.

Relationship Management & Communications

  • Manage a portfolio of foundation, institutional, and corporate donors.

  • Conduct regular communication, update calls, and presentations for funders.

  • Support grant compliance, reporting, and renewal processes in collaboration with the compliance team.

  • Build and scale efficient systems for donor stewardship and relationship management.

Donor Acquisition & Retention

  • Lead full sales cycles, identifying and engaging new funders aligned with GD’s mission.

  • Prepare pitch materials for senior leadership’s donor engagement.

  • Maintain ongoing relationships with existing partners and track shifts in their funding priorities.

Pipeline Management & Analytics

  • Track performance against fundraising goals using dashboards and analytics tools.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in donor engagement and reporting.

  • Contribute insights to fundraising strategy and growth forecasting.

Qualifications / Requirements

Education & Experience

  • 3–4 years of professional experience in fundraising, partnerships, or client management at a leading nonprofit, consultancy, or private sector organization.

  • Proven ability to secure and manage funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources.

  • Experience developing and maintaining complex donor relationships.

Skills & Competencies

  • Exceptional writing and communication skills, able to translate complex programs into clear, compelling narratives.

  • Strong project management and organizational abilities.

  • Proficiency in building cross-functional collaboration and meeting deadlines.

  • Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Analytical mindset with experience using data and metrics to inform strategy.

  • Alignment with GiveDirectly’s values of transparency, integrity, and evidence-based impact.

  • Emotional intelligence, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

  • Fluency in English (required).

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary: USD $94,700 (non-negotiable to ensure pay equity).

  • Benefits:

    • Monthly allowance covering up to 100% of health, dental, and vision premiums.

    • Flexible paid time off and remote work environment.

    • Professional development and desk setup allowances.

    • Supportive, feedback-driven, and inclusive team culture.

Commitment to Safeguarding

GiveDirectly enforces a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH). All hires undergo background and misconduct disclosure checks as part of GD’s safeguarding standards.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the GiveDirectly Careers Portal:
👉 https://www.givedirectly.org/careers

For questions about accessibility or accommodations during the hiring process, contact careers@givedirectly.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
GiveDirectly is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected status.

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