charity: water

Marketing

• Creating and implementing a customized major donor marketing strategy, informed by donor insights, and aligned with donor products
• Designing and implementing end-to-end donor journeys for major donors, from awareness through long-term engagement
• Leading the development of charity: water’s comprehensive email, SMS and direct mail programs for our major donor audiences across acquisition and retention; including leading campaign development and fundraising products
• Enhancing storytelling elements in marketing strategies to create compelling narratives that resonate with our consumer base and effectively communicate our brand story
• Providing regular reports and insights to leadership, identifying trends, areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
• Equipping development representatives with marketing collateral, talking points, email communications and engagement tools
• Developing and maintaining segmentation strategies to deliver personalized and targeted communication and work closely with the Data & Analytics team to leverage donor data for effective segmentation and targeting
• Collecting and identifying actionable insights on our communications through surveys, interviews, and feedback loops that can inform our strategies

Senior Marketing & Enablement Manager

Account Manager

• You will lead the Corporate & Foundation Partnerships strategy for charity: water, developing, cultivating and stewarding brand partners & foundations, that over next five years grow to, generously raise and give $20M+ annually for the organization.
• You will develop and execute innovative, multi-year campaigns, impactful foundation gifts & activations that drive revenue, acquire new donors and build the charity: water brand.
• Reporting to the VP of Global Partnerships, you will sit as a key leader on the Global Partnerships team and oversee the strategy, execution and growth of corporate & foundation partnerships strategies to accelerate revenue.
• You will be responsible for developing and managing an end-to-end pipeline of corporate & foundation partnerships that raise revenue, build the brand and acquire new donors for water and operations.
• Your role extends beyond traditional corporate foundation partnerships to encompass testing new innovative revenue streams, thought leadership initiatives, and the pursuit of transformational 7-8 figure funding opportunities from diverse sources.
• You'll focus on securing multi-year commitments for both Water and Operations funding, positioning charity: water as the premier strategic partner for organizations and philanthropists seeking maximum impact in the global charitable sector.
• You will oversee a small team of managers and associates.

Senior Director of Partnerships

Controller

• Leading accounting operations, reporting systems, and transaction processing in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring accurate and timely month close that provides the FP&A team with data for variance analysis and reporting
• Coordinating and completing annual external audits and required filings, including Form 990
• Overseeing treasury operations and related internal controls
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls that safeguard organizational assets
• Developing and maintaining policies and training related to procurement, payments, employee expenses, and supporting processes
• Ensuring proper stewardship and compliance related to donor-restricted funds
• Identifying and assessing accounting, compliance, and operational risks
• Managing, coaching, and developing the accounting team
• Ensuring timely submission of federal, state, and local regulatory filings and registrations
• Supporting the implementation and optimization of accounting and financial reporting systems (e.g., NetSuite and related tools)
• Collaborating with leaders across the organization to support cross-functional initiatives and operational need

General Counsel

• Providing proactive legal counsel to support partnerships across revenue and program teams, including fundraising, brand partnerships, cause marketing, implementing partners, collaborations, sponsorships, and strategic alliances
• Negotiating, reviewing, and developing contracts, MOUs, and agreements that support both revenue-generating and programmatic initiatives
• Developing scalable legal templates, playbooks, and workflows that increase speed, consistency, and clarity across partnership-driven work
• Advising senior leaders on legal considerations related to growth initiatives, new platforms, and evolving partnership models
• Partnering with leaders to advise on data privacy and security
• Drafting and maintaining privacy policies, terms of use, data processing agreements, and incident response protocols
• Advising on legal considerations related to technology platforms, vendors, integrations, and data use
• Leading or supporting legal response to crisis (including data) incidents, including investigation, escalation, notification decisions, and post-incident learning
• Developing and maintaining structures, frameworks, and processes that help the Executive Team and Leadership Team identify enterprise-wide risks and opportunities to make informed decisions
• Ensuring legal, data, and governance considerations are integrated into strategic planning, partnerships, and execution
• Supporting strong corporate governance of the mission by partnering closely with Board leadership
• Helping shape Board materials, agendas, and meeting execution related to legal, governance, data privacy, and strategic matters
• Ensuring all entities (U.S., UK, and international) are compliant with applicable local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations
• Partnering closely with People & Culture (HR) leadership on employee-related legal matters, including employment practices, performance management considerations, investigations, and employee relations issues
• Advising on and supporting global employment structures, including working with Employer of Record (EOR) partners to ensure compliant international hiring, contracts, and workforce practices
• Coordinating outside and pro bono counsel to extend internal capacity while maintaining consistency, judgment, and alignment with charity: water’s values
• Assuring maintenance of all corporate records

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead enterprise-level long-range financial planning, multi-year forecasting, and scenario modeling to inform strategic choices, investment pacing, and risk tradeoffs
• Serve as a primary financial partner to the President and Executive Team, providing clear insight into financial performance, sustainability, and strategic options
• Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and long-term outlooks to the Board, and manage relationships with the Board’s Finance and Audit Committees
• Translate complex financial information into clear narratives that support strong governance and confident decision-making
• Support major strategic initiatives through rigorous financial analysis, due diligence, and “what-if” modeling
• Review business results and help direct resources toward initiatives that most effectively advance mission impact and operating efficiency
• Lead all finance and accounting functions, including nonprofit accounting operations, FP&A, treasury, cash management, financial controls, compliance, and financial risk management
• Oversee annual and long-term budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and operational realities
• Oversee the development and maintenance of integrated financial models and performance metrics that support monthly and quarterly reporting, forecasting, and decision-making
• Oversee the modernization of financial systems and planning processes, including a transition to the social-impact version of NetSuite and improvements to budgeting and forecasting tools to support long-term planning and decision-making
• Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards
• Oversee audit processes, insurance coverage, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the organization is appropriately protected as it scales domestically and internationally
• Partner closely with Revenue Operations to incorporate revenue forecasts into integrated financial plans, while maintaining clear role definition and accountability
• Lead and develop a team across Accounting and FP&A, fostering a culture of clarity, accountability, and excellence
• Set clear priorities and expectations for the finance function that support both near-term execution and long-term planning
• Coach and mentor team members, supporting professional growth and capability development
• Guide the finance team through periods of transition, ensuring continuity while strengthening systems and processes over time
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships while maintaining appropriate financial rigor and ownership

Senior Marketing & Enablement Manager

Senior Director of Partnerships

Controller

General Counsel

Chief Financial Officer