Grant Manager - Better Politics Fund

We're seeking a dedicated Grant Manager to lead the daily operations of the newly formed Better Politics Fund, a specialized grant-making initiative that has evolved out of the Multitudes Foundation. In this role, you'll strategically deploy resources to strengthen democratic systems, foster civic engagement, and support innovative approaches to political reform. The ideal candidate will combine political insight and community management with financial acumen and funding experience to maximize the fund's impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Together with the senior Better Politics Foundation team, implement the strategic vision and grantmaking approach for the Better Politics Fund;
• Build and maintain relationships with the Fund’s community, including current and prospective grantees, funders and ecosystem members;
• Implement all aspects of the pooled fund's financial and legal structure, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, donor requirements, and grantee capacities, in collaboration with relevant members of the Foundation team;
• Drive the full grant-making cycle: from identifying aligned initiatives, conducting due diligence, structuring grants, and ensuring timely disbursement, to tracking impact and closing grants cleanly;
• Contribute to the writing and design of external communications about the Fund across a variety of platforms, including social media, website and newsletter;
• Contribute accurate, up-to-date and clear information about grantees, the Fund’s finances and reporting to the Fund’s board, advisors and external authorities; 
• Assist in the management of the fund's budget and ensure responsible allocation of resources;
• Monitor ongoing grants and collaborate with grantees to develop meaningful metrics and evaluate program outcomes;
• Facilitate learning opportunities across the grantee portfolio to strengthen the field; and
• Prepare high-quality donor reports and learning opportunities, showcasing portfolio learning and impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in philanthropy, political leadership, democracy or related fields;
• Experience in grant-making or program or community management with measurable results;
• Demonstrated experience working in or managing (pooled or structured) funds, including compliance, fund governance, donor reporting, and multi-partner grant-making mechanisms;
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial management and program evaluation; and
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages are a benefit). 

Personal Attributes

• Deep commitment to strengthening political leadership and democratic processes;
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders;
• Strong operational instincts and attention to detail, with a bias toward action and ability to keep complex processes moving across jurisdictions;
• Politically astute while maintaining nonpartisan approach to the work;
• Adaptable and resilient in the face of complex and evolving environments;
• Comfortable communicating with institutional and individual donors; and
• Able to translate grant-making activities into compelling updates, reports, and strategic framing.

• The opportunity to drive meaningful change in our political systems globally, with an initial focus on work in Europe.
• The chance to join a dynamic and truly international team from Australia, Canada, South Africa, Jordan, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Chile and the U.S. We try to make our workplace as friendly and fun as possible!
• Hybrid working conditions with access to an office in the middle of Berlin (our office days are Monday and Wednesday).
• Competitive salary between €58,000 and €65,000 depending on experience. 
• Generous leave: 20 days + the last Friday of every month off + your birthday + 1 week in summer + the Christmas period (approximately 42 days).

Start date: as soon as possible 

Applications by: June 27, 2025