Giving What We Can (GWWC) is on a mission to create a world in which giving effectively and significantly is a cultural norm. Founded in 2009, GWWC is best known for its 🔸10% Pledge, where over 9,000 people have committed to donating at least 10% of their lifetime income to highly effective charities. To date, GWWC pledgers have donated hundreds of millions of dollars to high-impact charities. In addition, GWWC operates a donation platform to facilitate raising funds for effective projects of other organizations, acts as a grantmaker distributing donations to impactful projects, and conducts and distributes research on effective giving to guide donors' decisions. The team is hardworking and mission-focused, and we have a culture of open, honest feedback. We’re also a friendly and optimistic bunch.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Global Chief Executive Officer of Giving What We Can. The CEO will be responsible for driving GWWC's ambitious mission forward, overseeing all aspects of the organization's global operations, and spearheading its growth and impact. The CEO will lead the global GWWC organization, which is a collaboration led by GWWC USA that includes all of GWWC's funding partners (currently GWWC USA, GWWC UK, GWWC Canada, and EA Australia).
First round submissions close September 30. We aim to extend an offer by the end of October, with some flexibility. We are also flexible around start date.
The CEO will lead GWWC's global operations, working closely with our team to achieve our mission. Primary responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
Fundraising and Financial Management
External Relations
Governance
Organizational Management
Impact and Evaluation
Required qualities:
Additional desirable qualities:
We recognize that not every candidate will possess all these qualities and encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every criterion. We are committed to providing training and support, and are open to negotiating responsibilities to best fit the right candidate.
This is a global remote position. We have a preference for candidates who can be directly employed by one of our core entities (our charities registered in the US, UK, or Canada), but this is not a requirement. We also have a preference for a candidate who lives near – or at least is able to regularly travel to – our core markets and key cities. We will consider applicants who require visa sponsorship. Ability to work flexible hours to coordinate with team members across different time zones is essential.
Base salary is expected to begin at or above $130,000 USD, with adjustments made based on experience, seniority, and location. Read more about how we think about compensation here. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, flexible working arrangements (although, of course, as CEO, certain unexpected obligations will require your attention from time to time outside of normal work hours), generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Please submit your application through our application form. The application process will include initial screening, work sample tests, interviews, and reference checks.
GWWC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates, and we comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.
For more information about Giving What We Can and our work, please visit our About Us page. For questions specific to this role, please contact ceo-search@givingwhatwecan.org