Senior Manager, Research & Insights Storytelling - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a Fundraising-Focused Research Senior Manager to help surface and package compelling insights, data, and evidence from our direct cash programs to engage and inform high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and foundation donors.

In Short

• 6 month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extending.
• Transform complex programmatic and research findings into accessible donor-facing content.
• Conduct deep dives into program data to uncover trends and insights.
• Translate program data into donor-friendly insights, decks, reports, and case studies.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment in messaging.
• Identify opportunities to position GiveDirectly as a leader in evidence-based philanthropy.
• Support the fundraising team by crafting compelling narratives backed by data.
• Train key staff to be well-versed in our body of research.
• Strong project management skills required.
• 4-7+ years of experience in research or related analytical role.

Requirements

• Strong ability to translate complex research data into compelling narratives.
• Familiarity with impact evaluation methods.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Stata, R, Python).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and translate research insights into actionable content.
• Experience in international development or related fields is a plus.
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.

Benefits

• Support flexibility in the work environment.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative organizational culture.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ethical practices.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.