Giving What We Can Seeks Grants & Operations Associate – Fully Remote Opportunity Paying Up to $76,000 USD Annually

Giving What We Can (GWWC) is seeking a Grants & Operations Associate to support its growing global operations and grantmaking activities. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about effective giving, nonprofit operations, compliance, and creating measurable social impact.

The successful candidate will help manage the movement of millions of dollars in grants supporting organisations tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including extreme poverty, factory farming, and global catastrophic risks.

The role is open to candidates working within UTC-6 to UTC+3 time zones, with a salary of up to USD $76,000 per year, depending on experience and location.

Applications close on 3 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC.

About Giving What We Can

Giving What We Can is a global community dedicated to encouraging people to donate more effectively to organisations creating the greatest possible impact.

Founded in 2009, the organisation is best known for the 10% Pledge, where thousands of people have committed to donating at least 10% of their lifetime income to highly effective charities.

Today, GWWC supports a community of approximately 20,000 donors and pledgers who collectively contribute around $80 million USD annually. Through its donation platform, the organisation processes and distributes millions of dollars to highly effective charities worldwide.

The organisation’s long-term ambition is to build a movement of one million pledgers contributing $3 billion annually toward high-impact solutions.

Role Overview

The Grants & Operations Associate will play a key role in ensuring that GWWC’s grantmaking systems operate efficiently, securely, and accurately as the organisation continues to grow.

This is a high-impact operations position combining:

• Grant management.
• Compliance support.
• Process improvement.
• Systems development.
• General organisational operations.

The successful candidate will become an essential part of the team responsible for delivering tens of millions of dollars annually to organisations working on global challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Grantmaking Operations

Approximately 50% of the role will focus on grantmaking activities, including:

• Managing grant cycles from start to finish.
• Coordinating grant payments across multiple currencies and entities.
• Conducting due diligence and compliance checks.
• Supporting grantee onboarding and reporting.
• Maintaining strong relationships with supported organisations.
• Improving grantmaking processes and systems.

The role will help ensure that funds are distributed accurately, securely, and on schedule.

Support General Operations

The successful candidate will also contribute to broader organisational activities, including:

• Supporting internal operations projects.
• Assisting with events and hiring processes.
• Participating in operations team activities.
• Helping improve organisational workflows.

Improve Systems and Technology

A key part of the position involves identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing better operational tools and processes.
• Improving internal systems.
• Exploring automation opportunities.
• Supporting effective use of artificial intelligence tools.
• Creating solutions that allow the organisation to scale effectively.

Support Legal and Compliance Activities

The Grants & Operations Associate will assist with compliance across GWWC’s international entities.

Tasks may include:

• Supporting regulatory filings.
• Conducting donor due diligence.
• Reviewing compliance requirements.
• Supporting implementation of legal guidance.
• Helping maintain effective governance systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Giving What We Can is looking for a highly organised and proactive professional who can manage important processes with accuracy and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Strong Operations Skills

Candidates should be able to:

• Manage complex processes independently.
• Identify potential problems before they occur.
• Maintain high standards while handling sensitive information.
• Deliver reliable results in a fast-growing organisation.

Excellent Communication Skills

The successful applicant should communicate effectively with:

• Internal teams.
• Donors.
• Grant recipients.
• External partners.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Ability to Build Systems

The organisation is seeking someone who enjoys improving processes and creating efficient solutions.

Experience with:

• Digital tools.
• Automation.
• AI-supported workflows.
• Operational systems.

will be highly valuable.

Passion for Social Impact

Applicants should be motivated by GWWC’s mission of creating a world where resources are used effectively to improve lives.

Previous experience in effective altruism is not required, but candidates should demonstrate strong alignment with the organisation’s values.

Experience Requirements

While GWWC welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, ideal candidates may have:

• 2–5 years of operations experience.
• Experience with grants administration or compliance.
• Experience managing high-value processes.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.

The organisation evaluates applicants based on their ability to succeed in the role and encourages applications from people who may not meet every listed requirement.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers:

• Salary of up to USD $76,000 annually depending on location and experience.
• Fully remote working arrangements.
• Flexible work environment.
• Health insurance support.
• Professional development budget.
• Wellbeing support.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Pension support where applicable.

The role is offered as a 12-month contract, with the intention of transitioning successful candidates into a permanent position after the first year.

Employees will also participate in approximately three to four annual team retreats.

Application Process

Interested candidates should complete the online application form before:

Deadline: 3 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC

The recruitment process includes:

• Application review.
• Screening call.
• Paid work assessment.
• Interviews.
• Reference checks.

For questions about the position, applicants can contact:

grants-ops-associate-hiring@givingwhatwecan.org

Join a Global Movement for Greater Impact

The Grants & Operations Associate position offers an opportunity to support a growing international organisation working to maximise the impact of charitable giving.

Professionals with strong operations skills, attention to detail, and a passion for solving global challenges are encouraged to apply and help Giving What We Can scale its mission worldwide.

Join Our WhatsApp Community

Disclaimer: Remote Job Opportunities (RJO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the responsible organization directly. Please do not send your applications to RJO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of  emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.