Growth Manager

As a Growth Manager at GiveDirectly, you'll be leading public fundraising campaigns, developing donor-facing content, driving marketing experiments to expand our donor base, and overseeing campaign performance measurements. Your role will require collaboration with various teams to ensure campaigns align with organizational goals, ultimately aiming to increase the impact of our cash transfer programs.

We're looking for candidates with 3-5+ years of professional experience in related fields such as product management, data analytics, and international development. Strong communication skills and project management experience are essential, along with the ability to analyze problems and develop structured solutions. Familiarity with CRM tools and data storytelling is a plus!

GiveDirectly fosters a candid, agile, and non-hierarchical work culture. As a Growth Manager, you will be encouraged to innovate, take ownership of your projects, and engage with a diverse team from various backgrounds. We focus on creating a fun and high-performing atmosphere where everyone’s contributions are valued.

Yes, the Growth Manager position at GiveDirectly is fully remote, providing flexibility to balance work and personal commitments. However, you will need to have availability that overlaps with the East Africa timezone by at least four hours to effectively collaborate across teams.

At GiveDirectly, growth opportunities abound! As a Growth Manager, you’ll have access to professional development resources, collaborative projects with cross-functional teams, and the chance to innovate within your role. We strongly believe in personal and professional growth, and we're committed to supporting your career trajectory.

When answering this question, focus on specific campaigns you have led, detailing your approach to planning, execution, and measuring success. Highlight any tools or strategies you used, such as performance metrics and team collaboration, to showcase your project management skills.

Discuss your methodology for prioritization, such as using frameworks like Eisenhower's Matrix or Agile project management techniques. Provide examples of how you've effectively managed deadlines and stakeholder expectations while ensuring high-quality output.

Share specific strategies you've used in the past, such as audience segmentation, targeted marketing campaigns, or leveraging social media influencers. Emphasize your data-driven approach to tracking results and adjusting strategies based on insights gathered.

Explain your approach to receiving and incorporating feedback, focusing on maintaining open communication and actively listening. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully adjusted projects based on stakeholder input to achieve better outcomes.

Discuss your familiarity with data analytics tools like SQL, Salesforce, or any marketing software you've utilized for reporting and insights. Highlight specific examples where you’ve used data analysis to inform decision-making or campaign strategy.

Describe a specific piece of content you created, outlining your creative process and the impact it had on donor engagement. Emphasize how you aligned the content with broader organizational messaging and targeted audiences effectively.

Talk about how you integrate the organization’s values into your project planning and execution. Provide examples of how you’ve advocated for inclusivity and emotional intelligence, ensuring those values are reflected in your team's efforts.

Share your personal motivations and values related to philanthropy, emphasizing your commitment to making a difference. Discuss how your career goals align with GiveDirectly's mission and how you see yourself contributing to its impact.

Detail your strategies for navigating uncertain situations, such as clarifying objectives, seeking stakeholder input, and iterating solutions. Provide an example of a time when you successfully managed a project without clear guidelines.

Discuss current trends or challenges in the nonprofit sector related to fundraising and donor engagement. Offer insights on how GiveDirectly can address these challenges while staying true to its mission of direct cash transfers.