Overview
Senior Program Manager/RTF Jobs in Schaffhausen, Kanton Schaffhausen, Switzerland at EPIP
Position: Senior Program Manager (RTF)
The Foundation’s goals are to maximize individual potential, build capacities through
education
, and create opportunities, so that people everywhere can achieve freedom of choice. The Foundation’s international, impact-driven philanthropic grant plan is organized into three funding programs: cancer research, social/
education
, and libertarian-focused grants. Due to the foundation’s strategy to increase support in the freedom/
empowerment
area, these grants will now be managed by a focused Senior Program Manager to steward and grow opportunities for funding for qualified programs.
Rising Tide Foundation is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to strategically develop and grow this program to the next level. This is a new position based in the foundation’s office in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Relocation opportunities for candidates from the US and the UK may be available, envisioned as a three-year minimum commitment. The Foundation’s business is conducted in English.
Specific Requirements Include Expands current project funding to a broader array of recipient organizations ensuring more projects propelling freedom-focused work are active globally.
Manages grant awards for approximately 10-15 projects from Letter of Inquiry review through board approval to evaluation of completed programs.
Ensures consistent and efficient
promotion
and representation of Rising Tide Foundation’s grants, program resources, and activities in the libertarian/classical liberalism “space” by establishing and building partnerships, strategic allies, collaborations, and networks internationally.
Establishes RTF as a leading authority on libertarian principles application in the first 36 months, further expanding the footprint.
Oversees the due diligence and recommendation of grants to the Grant Review Committee. Manages the release of funds and reimbursements as approved by the Foundation Board.
Works cooperatively with Legal and Financial staff and other divisions to ensure grant activity is compliant with all laws, regulations, and policies.
Develops an annual operating budget for the portfolio and ensures that grant activity is administered within budget guidelines.
Develops and implements ongoing and long-range evaluation and review of the effectiveness of freedom-focused grant and program resources in consultation with the Foundation Advisory Board and Rising Tide
leadership
.
Strong background in libertarian or classical liberal philosophy and network in the field.
Ability and interest in travel, mostly internationally, approximately 20% visiting grantees, attending/leading conferences, and being visible in networks supporting freedom/libertarian thinking and practice.
Career track record showing stability with an organization and capacity to develop and nurture relationships culminating in overall success and a track record of increasing responsibilities in a nonprofit, NGO, or Foundation.
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in managing an impact-oriented program portfolio (grant making, impact investment, venture philanthropy, NGO, corporate foundation, etc.) preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Fluency in English required (written and spoken); ability to speak German is …
Title: Senior Program Manager/RTF
Company: EPIP
Location: Schaffhausen, Kanton Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Category: Non-Profit, Management
