Partnerships and Community Manager, GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and  organizations to transform their communities and the world. The organization works with partners across sectors and borders to understand the drivers and impacts of generosity, explore giving behaviors and patterns, and use data to inspire more giving around the world. GivingTuesday offers the largest philanthropic data collaborative effort in the social sector — with unique, granular datasets from a wide range of organizations featuring key sector information

As we grow our programs, we are expanding the team that supports our research and strategic partnerships to enable more support for our work and connect with the various stakeholders we serve.

In pursuit of the goals and expansion of the data commons, GivingTuesday partners with key organizations to leverage their expertise to manage and lead different aspects of the work. These data & technology partners (DARO, With Intent) manage staff, projects, and ongoing functions for the data commons with dedicated staff embedded in GivingTuesday in those capacities in cross-functional roles. This role is one of these positions - managed by our partner organizations but embedded in GivingTuesday’s Data Team.

Partnerships Manager

GivingTuesday is seeking a dynamic Partnerships Manager to support the growth and impact  of our Data Commons network through strategic stakeholder engagement and multi-sector collaboration. As part of our Partnerships Team at the GivingTuesday Data Commons, this role is central to ensuring our knowledge products and insights are informed by practitioner needs and that the tools and resources we develop are adopted across our diverse network of sector stakeholders.

The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for nurturing a vibrant ecosystem of data commons communities through working groups, community management, scaled outreach initiatives, and collaborative data projects. This position requires someone who can rapidly grasp the big picture challenges of the social sector and understand how technology platforms, nonprofits, funders, researchers, and advocacy groups contribute to the broader philanthropic ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will be fascinated by research topics relevant to generosity and social impact (such as trends in donor behavior, emergent giving mechanisms, and data-driven approaches to philanthropy) and excited to facilitate investigation into these areas. They should be a skilled relationship builder with the ability to identify partner motivations and demonstrate how collaboration creates mutual benefits across diverse stakeholder groups.

In this role, you will:

• Support development of strategies for increasing working group participation, collaboration, and impact across our data commons communities, based on deep understanding of partner goals and sector dynamics
• Collaborate across GivingTuesday teams and with current partners to plan productive and outcome-oriented convenings, both virtual and in-person, that advance research priorities and foster meaningful connections
• Facilitate and manage online community engagement, including ongoing community operations (moderation, onboarding, resource sharing, listserv oversight) via newsletters and emerging digital platforms, as well as strengthening community participation through virtual meetings 
• Support implementation of research projects by organizing stakeholders, collecting requirements, distilling areas of interest into specific research questions, and building collaborative frameworks and timelines
• Identify and cultivate new potential partners with aligned interests across technology platforms, financial services, nonprofits, academic institutions, and advocacy organizations
• Manage relationships with current partners to ensure progress on collaborative projects and maintain engagement across multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Establish and support new community-defined working groups that align with emerging sector needs and research priorities
• Seek opportunities to scale successful projects and identify pathways for broader sector adoption of insights and tools.

We are looking for someone with:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in partnership development, community management , stakeholder engagement, or R&D in private, public, or nonprofit organizations
• Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent presentation and facilitation abilities and capacity to serve as an articulate advocate for the organization
• Comfortability with interpreting data, technical discussions related to data and research, and integrating insights from various sources and partner organizations
• Proven track record in relationship management, ideally with experience managing complex multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Ability to facilitate productive conversations and build consensus among diverse groups with varying priorities and perspectives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Understanding of the nonprofit, philanthropic, or social impact sector with understanding of sector challenges and opportunities
• Experience managing virtual-first communities and remote collaboration, including proficiency with digital engagement strategies and online community platforms

Location Details: Remote.

Work Hours: We are looking for candidates who can overlap with a 9:00 to 5:00 EST workday for at least 4 hours per day. 

Salary Range: $90,000 to $105,000 CAD

GivingTuesday is committed to a work environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. If you require any accessibility accommodation in the interviewing process please let us know.

To apply:

Please provide us with your CV and a short cover letter detailing your interest. We want to hear your voice - cover letters obviously composed by an LLM will be devalued.