Manager, Partnerships & Philanthropy job at Give Directly

Vacancy title:
Manager, Partnerships & Philanthropy

Jobs at:
Give Directly

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, June 14 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

As Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager, you will help drive new and innovative funding partnerships with individual philanthropists, foundations, and institutions, in collaboration with GiveDirectly’s programs, special projects, and product teams. You will manage major grants & gifts and related reporting for new and recurring partners; develop and maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities; and manage the completion of concept notes and full proposals. You will also work closely with GiveDirectly’s VP Partnerships & Philanthropy to track, oversee, and report on analytics related to organizational pipeline health, and take on discrete special projects in support of GiveDirectly overarching fundraising goals. 

This is the role for you if you have a strong drive to take ownership, a strong verbal and written communicator, solutions-oriented, and if you thrive when working at the nexus of several fast-moving teams.  Given GiveDirectly’s tech-forward, evidence driven approach, a love of data analytics, and an ability to present complex information clearly for a variety of audiences would be an asset.

Reports to: Partnerships Director

Level: Manager

Travel Requirement: Must be able to travel ~1-2 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats or other team events

Responsibilities of the Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager include:

Flexible support & project management for in-country and global fundraising:

1. Supporting country and global teams with priority in-country & global donor lead generation, prioritization & engagement
2. Developing high quality, brand-accurate core content in service of generating new catalytic in-country and global donor partnerships, including pitch decks etc. 
3. Providing pitch materials for management team outreach to potential funders.

Writing: 

1. Owning the end-to-end drafting of funding proposals, pitches, concept notes, grantee reports, and more, for a variety of audiences. 
2. Partnering with funders, as well as product, programs, and research teams to design core program parameters for proposals and communicate them effectively. 

Reporting & analytics in support of organizational fundraising goals & strategy:

1. Providing oversight / owning routine reporting on overall fundraising pipeline and revenue projections
2. Working closely with GiveDirectly’s VP Partnerships & Philanthropy on on rapid turn-around requests and special projects in service of GiveDirectly’s Executive Team
3. Contributing to GiveDirectly’s growing fundraising pipeline and tracking performance against ambitious fundraising goals.
4. Identifying opportunities for improved analytics (via dashboards, processes, trackers, etc.) proactively and implementing ideas.

Relationship Management and Communications:

1. Maintaining relationships with assigned current partners and tracking their strategic priorities, including day to day informal and formal communications and presentations
2. Building and scaling systems for gold standard relationship management and grants administration (including regular update calls, customised proposals, and reports). 

What we're looking for candidates who:

• Are strongly aligned with our values, and who 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.
• Bring excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially  of complex work 
• Bring strong organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrate understanding of and interest in key debates and major players in development and humanitarian assistance 
• Have strong interest in and proven aptitude for being solutions oriented
• Have A proclivity for giving and gracefully receiving direct, honest, and constructive feedback
• Bring a minimum of 4 years experience in a top private or public sector organization
• Love data analytics, and have an ability to present complex information clearly for a variety of audiences would be an asset
• Are genuinely excited and energy for the work we do and for collaborating with others

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. Read more about our compensation philosophy here.

• The United States base salary for this role is $94,700.
• The Kenya base salary for this role is $61,900.
• The UK base salary for this role is £61,200.00.

This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in one of the countries above, 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
• A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
• Flexible paid time off
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

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Working at GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Commitment to Safeguarding

As a global organization serving some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve, and prevent harm to our recipients.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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