Partnerships Associate

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