Associate, Special Projects

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Associate, Special Projects supporting high-priority fundraising initiatives at GiveDirectly. Collaborating across teams and optimizing processes for effective donor engagement and operations.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the execution of high-priority fundraising initiatives, working closely with Special Projects team and senior leadership
Contribute to the development of concept notes, pitch decks, briefing materials, and engagement plans for major donors and partners
Help coordinate cross-functional inputs from Programs, Product, Research, Finance, and Programs teams
Research and “sleuth” potential new funders, partners, and strategic opportunities
Support early-stage scoping of new ideas by gathering background research, synthesizing insights, and flagging promising leads
Track emerging themes and opportunities relevant to GiveDirectly’s fundraising and program ambitions
Build and maintain systems, trackers, and documentation that help the Special Projects team operate efficiently and at high quality
Support Salesforce and internal tracking to ensure engagement records, timelines, and deliverables are up to date
Help institutionalize learnings from donor engagements and special projects to improve future work
Support logistics, preparation, and follow-up for donor meetings, events, and field visits
Help ensure donor experiences are thoughtful, well-coordinated, and aligned with GiveDirectly’s values and strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
A track record of tenacious problem solving and getting things done.
Exceptional organization and attention to detail, paired with consistent reliability and strong follow-through.
3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment (e.g., consulting, start-up, nonprofit).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for high-stakes and external-facing materials, with a continuous desire to improve those skills.
Comfort juggling multiple priorities and adapting as needs shift.
Genuine enthusiasm for GiveDirectly’s mission and the opportunity to catalyze step-change organizational growth and impact for recipients.
Experience applying AI tools to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
Strong alignment with our values, and ability to actively demonstrate 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A supportive team that works hard and cares hard
A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

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Soft Skills

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