Partnerships Associate

Summary

Join Open Philanthropy's Global Health & Wellbeing Partnerships (GHWP) team as a Partnerships Associate. In this role, you will support donor relationships, create compelling materials, and execute partnership initiatives directing millions to impactful causes. You will manage donor communications, maintain relationship management systems, and serve as a relationship manager for specific donors. The position requires excellent writing, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. You will work with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to Open Philanthropy's mission of maximizing positive impact. This is a fast-growing area with various growth paths depending on experience and fit.

Requirements

• Are an excellent writer who can communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, and tailor content to specific audiences
• Have strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively
• Are detail-oriented and can maintain accurate records in relationship management systems
• Can build and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Have good judgment around when to take initiative and when to seek guidance
• Are excited about working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you'll need to learn quickly
• Care deeply about maximizing positive impact and are aligned with Open Philanthropy's mission and approach

Responsibilities

• Create donor-facing content, including updates, briefing documents, and learning materials
• Draft emails, conduct basic donor research, maintain our Salesforce database, prepare donor materials, and handle other administrative tasks
• Serve as relationship manager for specific donor relationships, developing donor strategies and coordinating communications
• Review and check donor-facing materials and analysis for accuracy
• Support the team in preparing for donor meetings and follow-up appropriately
• Work with Open Phil’s grants, legal, and Salesforce teams
• Help to evaluate grant/fund opportunities for external partners
• Assist with the execution of partnership initiatives such as the Lead Exposure Action Fund, including, e.g., working with internal teams or external contractors to build a website or arrange events
• Work closely with program teams to accurately represent their work in donor communications
• Help track financial goals and progress, including money moved to high-impact causes

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance (we cover 100% of premiums within the U.S. for you and any eligible dependents) and an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement for certain other personal health expenses
• Dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your family
• Four weeks of PTO recommended per year
• Four months of fully paid family leave
• A generous and flexible expense policy — we encourage staff to expense the ergonomic equipment, software, and other services that they need to stay healthy and productive
• A continual learning policy that encourages staff to spend time on professional development with related expenses covered
• Support for remote work — we’ll cover a remote workspace outside your home if you need one, or connect you with an Open Phil coworking hub in your city