About charity: water
What is charity: water?
charity: water describes itself as "a nonprofit organisation bringing clean and safe water to people around the world." Its about page says that since its founding in 2006 it has been "chasing one ambitious goal: ending the global water crisis", and reports an impact to date of "209,241 water projects funded" in 29 countries, with 21,641,908 people set to be served. Its founding promise is a funding model: "100% of public donations would go directly to fund clean water projects", with philanthropists covering operating costs. Its postings add that it works "with local implementing partners to fund sustainable solutions" and compare the organisation to "a mid-size tech startup" that is "reinventing charity through endless innovation, contagious passion, beautifully crafted stories, and a powerful brand."
Where will I work?
All six open roles are US-based: four say "Remote - U.S. only" (one adds "Nashville preferred"), and the Texas-titled Key Relationships Officer lists "Texas - Dallas, Houston, or Austin preferred." Postings state that candidates must be "eligible to work in the United States without the need of company sponsorship now or in the future", and the remote benefits block asks for "2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration." The organisation also has a UK team, led by a Managing Director for the UK, that builds support across the UK and Europe.
What is the charity: water team like?
Current openings sit in fundraising (a Donor Lifecycle Marketing Manager and two Key Relationships Officers, one for mid-level donors giving $6,000 to $10,000 a year), finance (a Manager of Strategic Finance and a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis) and programs (a Water Programs Manager who owns "the grant lifecycle and partnership relationship for a set of global WASH partners"). Advertised US salary ranges run from $74,000 to $113,000. The organisation says it values "every background, identity, and experience" and that it commits "to providing genuine opportunities for all people to thrive."
Work-Life Balance
Every posting lists the same block: "Unlimited PTO", "Summer Fridays" and a "6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment", alongside "16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents." Working hours are flexible with one clear rule: "team members are expected to be online 10am - 4pm ET regardless of location, plus three hours per day asynchronously, which factors in an hour for lunch." That is a core-hours pattern, so people in other time zones should plan around the Eastern-time overlap.
Perks and Benefits
- Unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays
- 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
- 16-week paid maternity and paternity leave
- 401k plan with employer match
- Medical covered at 85%, plus dental and vision contributions
- FSA and dependent day-care FSA
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Annual bonus potential through "The Pool"
- Stipends for home office, professional development and a "You-do-You Perk"
- TSA Pre-check reimbursement