Senior Director, Philanthropy (Remote)

• Own and evolve GiveDirectly's senior philanthropy strategy across high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations
• Personally steward and close relationships with major philanthropists, leading complex donor conversations resulting in significant, multi-year commitments
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 4-5 fundraisers, setting clear priorities and coaching on donor strategy
• Build scalable systems for acquisition, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of major philanthropists, balancing bespoke relationship management with automated approaches

This role mobilizes flexible, values-aligned capital at meaningful scale to support GiveDirectly's goal of delivering $5 billion directly to people living in poverty by 2035, accelerating the end of extreme poverty through evidence-based cash transfers.

• Proven track record initiating and securing significant philanthropic commitments from high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and/or private or family foundations
• Experience engaging stakeholders or donors from finance and technology sectors, with strong credibility and networks
• Strategic judgment and ability to both shape philanthropy strategy and personally close complex deals
• Experience leading and developing fundraising teams or teams with similar skill sets (analytics, sales, consulting, start-ups)
• Deep alignment with GiveDirectly's values, including recipient choice, transparency, and evidence-driven decision-making

The United States base salary for this role is $145,000 with a 15% annual bonus. Additional benefits include a robust health benefits plan (details vary by country), flexible paid time off, allowances for desk set-up and learning and development, a positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement, and a demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow.

GiveDirectly aims to reshape international giving by providing cash grants directly to the world's poorest people, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid and accelerating the end of extreme poverty through evidence-based interventions.