GiveDirectly
A Media and Strategic Communications Specialist at GiveDirectly focuses on increasing awareness of direct cash transfers as an effective aid intervention by pitching programs and research to media and thought leaders, managing relationships with journalists and influencers, and supporting internal systems with AI tools.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
2008
GiveDirectly is a nonprofit that enables donors to send unconditional cash transfers directly to people living in poverty. It delivers payments (often via mobile money and bank transfers) and runs programs in multiple countries, guided by rigorous evidence, randomized evaluations, and values of efficiency, transparency, and respect. Donors choose GiveDirectly for its low-friction, evidence-driven approach to poverty alleviation and open reporting on impact and finances.
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Fighting poverty with direct cash payments
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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