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FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenGiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist , NPR , TED , and The Washington Post . We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026. We're now preparing to deliver billions of dollars a year to people in extreme poverty, if funding allows. Read our CEO's essay on what that will take. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth.
Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do . If they resonate, this could be a great fit! Interested in working at GiveDirectly? At GiveDirectly, we are always looking for talented, deeply values-aligned folks to join our team. Opportunities to work at GiveDirectly may open up throughout the year, and our goal is to find the best people as quickly as we can. This post is not a job opening; however, when a new role opens, we often begin our hiring search within our own database as a first step.
Learn more about our teams: Tech and Data : Our Tech and Data team builds software & data systems to deliver dollars to recipients, and partners with Programs teams to operationalize programs that leverage those systems. Finance : Our Finance team manages and reports our financials to ensure responsible, efficient and transparent money management within the organization. Humanitarian : The Humanitarian team develops and implements emergency relief programs in response to humanitarian crises, including conflicts, natural disasters, and refugee crises. Growth : The Growth team raises money for recipients, and creates awareness for direct giving more broadly.
Communications : The Communications team plays a critical role in managing the organization’s public image, storytelling, and outreach - they own everything from content creation, to donor communications, to brand messaging and strategy. Partnerships : The Partnerships team raises money for our recipients and manages GD’s relationships with governments, institutions, non-profit organizations and strategic foundations. People : The People team oversees the full employee lifecycle including hiring, employee experience and employee development, & drives org-wide culture initiatives.
Product : The Product team is responsible for assembling and leading cross-functional teams to drive product development, optimization, and scale. They may oversee single products, if large and/or complex, or a portfolio of products at different stages of development. Programs : The Programs team runs the day-to-day operations to deliver cash, working with host governments, local authorities, & community leaders to enroll and follow up with recipients. Research : The Research team conducts & compiles findings from…
About Givedirectly
From its Form 990- Budget $206.8M · Human Services
- Staff 64 · founded 2009
- Pays its leaders $150K–$416K (9 reported)
- Open jobs 33 · Jobs at Givedirectly · Full 990 report