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Grantmaker-In-Residence (Global Aid Policy)
Elevate PhilanthropyBoth national and internationalSenior levelSpeaks EnglishNo degree or higher
Application deadline: November 13, 2026 (17 days)
Summary by Impactpool
Elevate Philanthropy is seeking a Grantmaker-in-Residence for its Fieldshaper Program, a one-year fellowship aimed at developing grantmaking skills in global aid policy. The role involves managing US$1,000,000 in grant capital and participating in a six-week intensive training bootcamp followed by live grantmaking. Candidates will focus on active grantmaking and building opportunities in specified countries. This position offers a salary of $125,000 and does not require prior grantmaking experience.
Candidate Requirements:
- High-agency professionals
- Interest in global aid policy
- Willingness to participate in training
- Ability to manage grant capital
- No prior grantmaking experience required
Elevate Philanthropy’s Fieldshaper Program turns generalist, high-agency professionals into field-leading grantmakers in global aid policy.
- Format: One-year, full-time fellowship (February 2027 to January 2028)
- Role: As a Grantmaker-in-Residence, you’ll steward US$1,000,000 in grant capital within a given sub-field, much like a foundation program officer or the lead of a philanthropic fund
- Training: A six-week intensive bootcamp, then live grantmaking supported by weekly structured sessions and coaching
- Approach: Active grantmaking, sourcing and building opportunities rather than waiting for proposals
- Countries/Organisations of Focus for Aid Policy: Tier I: Germany, EU, Nordics, Netherlands | Tier II: UK, Italy, Spain, France, Japan, South Korea
- Outcomes: A grant portfolio, a published piece of thought leadership and the track record to shape your field
- Experience: Prior grantmaking experience is not required
- Salary: $125,000
- Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
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Summary by Impactpool
Elevate Philanthropy is seeking a Grantmaker-in-Residence for its Fieldshaper Program, a one-year fellowship aimed at developing grantmaking skills in global aid policy. The role involves managing US$1,000,000 in grant capital and participating in a six-week intensive training bootcamp followed by live grantmaking. Candidates will focus on active grantmaking and building opportunities in specified countries. This position offers a salary of $125,000 and does not require prior grantmaking experience.
Candidate Requirements:
- High-agency professionals
- Interest in global aid policy
- Willingness to participate in training
- Ability to manage grant capital
- No prior grantmaking experience required
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Grantmaker-In-Residence (Global Aid Policy)
Elevate PhilanthropyBoth national and internationalSenior levelSpeaks EnglishNo degree or higher
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