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Senior Philanthropy Advisor

GiveWell
Location
United States (Remote)
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Outreach
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Significant experience managing high-stakes relationships with major donors or similar stakeholders
  • Exceptional relationship management skills and high emotional intelligence
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Leadership skills to influence across teams
  • Strong operational expertise in leading projects and building processes
  • Alignment with GiveWell’s mission and values
What the job really is

The Senior Philanthropy Advisor at GiveWell will manage and advise a portfolio of major donors, focusing on building long-term relationships and enhancing donor understanding of GiveWell's research. This role involves translating complex research into accessible content for donors, leading initiatives to improve donor engagement, and serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. The position emphasizes collaboration, relationship management, and the ability to navigate complex global health topics.

Benefits
  • Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and dependents
  • Four weeks of paid time off per year
  • One week all-office closure
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships
  • Automatic contribution equal to 5% of gross salary into 403(b) retirement plan
Things to weigh
  • No specific prior experience in global health required, but candidates must be able to quickly learn complex topics
  • Role involves significant relationship-building rather than research or analysis, which may not suit all candidates
  • Candidates should be comfortable with ambiguity and complexity in donor interactions
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