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GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by  The Economist , NPR , TED , and The Washington Post . We are one of  Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026.   Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do . If they resonate, this could be a great fit! Level: Associate Reports to: Senior Manager, Philanthropy Special Projects  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. Travel Requirement : Must be able to travel ~1–2 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats, donor field visits, or other events. About this role GiveDirectly’s Special Projects team is a lean, high-performing team that supports the organization’s highest-priority fundraising opportunities in close partnership with senior leadership. The team works on bespoke, high-value initiatives with major philanthropies and partners, often involving complex coordination across fundraising, programs, product, research, and finance. As Associate, Special Projects, you will play a critical support role across the team’s portfolio of work. You will help scope and research new opportunities, build and maintain the systems that enable high-quality execution, support donor engagement and events, and jump in where needed to move priority fundraising efforts forward. This is a great role for someone who is highly organized, intellectually curious, and excited to work across strategy, donor engagement, operations, and execution in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. What you'll do:  Fundraising & Special Projects Support: 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 Opportunity Scoping & Research: 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 Systems, Process & Team Enablement: 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 Donor Engagement & Events Support: 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 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 hist