Growth Manager

GiveDirectly; London; Remote; USD 61,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Growth Manager to spearhead innovative fundraising campaigns and engage diverse stakeholders. This role involves developing creative content and testing marketing initiatives to expand donor bases and raise awareness of impactful cash transfer programs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects while making data-driven decisions. Join a dynamic team committed to transforming philanthropy and empowering recipients directly, where your contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in relevant fields, including project management and data analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute fundraising campaigns for emergencies and seasonal giving.
• Create compelling content across channels, collaborating with design and marketing teams.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analytics

Fundraising Campaign Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Hubspot

Tableau

Wordpress

Github

Job description

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About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $1B since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, come from 21 different countries speaking 69 languages. Team members bring experiences from the private sector, NGOs, and government. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations — it’s an incredible group of people.

Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision-making, and strive to build an ambitious, fast-moving, and high-performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully to see if they align with your work style and energize you; if so, this could be a great fit.

We work hard to create an environment where all team members can thrive, succeed, and grow. We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and foster professional development opportunities.

Role Details

• Level: Manager
• Location: Remote (must overlap with East Africa timezone by at least 4 hours)
• Reports To: VP of Growth

About The Role

We are seeking a Growth Manager to help execute compelling public fundraising campaigns, develop creative donor-facing content, and test new marketing initiatives to expand our donor base and raise awareness of direct cash transfers. The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of experience. We value diverse backgrounds including product management, data analytics, project management, international development, management consulting, among others. You should be comfortable managing multiple complex projects, making data-driven decisions, and communicating clearly with stakeholders. You will work on cross-functional projects across Growth, Research, Finance, and Operations, driven by a deep commitment to transforming philanthropy by empowering recipients directly.

Key Qualities

• High ownership, output, and quality: Deliver high-quality work reliably and thoughtfully.
• Strategic and detail-oriented thinking: Balance big-picture strategy with attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial and analytical mindset: Open to trying new approaches, learning from failures, and structuring ambiguous situations.
• Rational judgment and common sense: Use good judgment and reasoned decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising Campaign Management: Lead and execute campaigns for emergencies, brand partnerships, research dissemination, and seasonal giving (e.g., Giving Tuesday).
• Content Development: Create compelling content and distribute it across channels like social media, reports, website, webinars, and email, collaborating with design and marketing teams.
• Growth Initiatives & Experiments: Initiate and lead marketing experiments to accelerate growth and donor engagement, collaborating across teams to scale successful strategies.
• Measurement & Reporting: Track campaign performance against KPIs, providing insights and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications (Must Haves)

• 3–5+ years of professional experience in relevant fields, with diverse backgrounds welcomed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to prioritize and structure ambiguous problems.
• Alignment with GiveDirectly’s values and demonstrated competencies like emotional intelligence and inclusivity.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple workstreams and maintain quality.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL).
• Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, Hubspot, Wordpress, Github, Tableau, PostHog.
• Experience in data storytelling for lay audiences.

Compensation

We pay competitively within the 75th percentile for similar roles, with salaries of $93,500 in the US and $61,900 in Kenya. Other country benchmarks will be provided during hiring.

Working at GiveDirectly

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and inclusive hiring practices, including thorough background and safeguarding checks to protect our communities.

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