Senior Donor Partnerships & Strategy Lead

Wearecomotion; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Remote-friendly

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GiveWell is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Advisor to manage a portfolio of major donors and advise the philanthropy team. You will shape donor relationship strategy, translate research into donor-facing content, and influence senior leadership.

This role emphasizes deep, trust-based engagement with analytically-minded donors and leadership collaboration to scale GiveWell’s philanthropy impact. You will partner with senior leaders, guide learning initiatives, and drive improvements across

Qualifications

• Strong track record building trust with discerning, analytic donors and stakeholders.
• Exceptional relationship management skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to translate complex research into accessible donor-facing content.
• Leadership experience partnering with senior staff and cross-team collaboration.
• Interest in global health, development, and cost-effectiveness concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for sophisticated audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build long-term, trust-based relationships with major donors to deepen understanding of GiveWell's work.
• Identify insights from GiveWell’s research relevant to donor decision-making and scale initiatives.
• Lead team-wide projects to make our work accessible through learning journeys, playbooks, and events.
• Translate research into donor-facing content and advise senior leadership on strategy and culture.

Skills

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic advising

Job description

GiveWell is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Advisor to manage a portfolio of major donors and advise the philanthropy team. You will shape donor relationship strategy, translate research into donor-facing content, and influence senior leadership.

This role emphasizes deep, trust-based engagement with analytically-minded donors and leadership collaboration to scale GiveWell’s philanthropy impact. You will partner with senior leaders, guide learning initiatives, and drive improvements across