Job Description
GiveDirectly is seeking a Fundraising-Focused Research Senior Manager to transform complex programmatic and research findings into accessible and persuasive donor-facing content. This role sits at the intersection of research, fundraising, and communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong research analytical background and excellent storytelling skills.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, analyze, and synthesize key data points and evidence from GiveDirectly’s programs, surveys, and external research.
- Translate program data and impact evaluations into digestible, donor-friendly insights, decks, reports, blogs, and case studies.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment in messaging and storytelling.
- Identify opportunities to position GiveDirectly as a leader in evidence-based philanthropy.
Requirements:
- 4-7+ years of experience in research, impact evaluation, or a related analytical role.
- Strong ability to translate complex research data into compelling narratives for external audiences, particularly donors.
- Familiarity with impact evaluation methods and the ability to interpret and summarize research findings.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Stata, R, Python) and data visualization tools (e.g. Adobe, Canva, Flourish)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple workstreams.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and translate research insights into actionable fundraising content.
GiveDirectly offers:
- A chance to reshape international giving.
- An environment that values candor, analysis, agility, and non-hierarchy.
- Professional growth opportunities.