More in Common is an international research and civic non-profit set up in 2017 to build communities and societies that are stronger, more united, and more resilient to increasing threats of polarisation and social division. We conduct some of the most widely quoted research in our field by looking at public opinion through the lens of identity, values, and beliefs. We leverage our findings to apply interventions with partners to counter polarisation and build stronger shared identities across lines of difference. 

With around 50 staff across seven countries (France, Germany, the UK, Poland, Spain, the US, and Brazil), each member of our team makes a vital contribution to our impact, and we put a strong emphasis on team selection and values.

Above all, we look for people who:

• Are strategic, rigorous, energetic, and creative 
• Act with humility, generosity and integrity towards others 
• Are committed to a process of ongoing learning 
• Are able to think ahead and get big stuff done 
• Are excited to work with heart as well as head 
• Have direct experience with, and understand people from, different perspectives and backgrounds 
• Have an interest in working in an international context

More in Common is looking for a Grants Associate, a highly organised, mission driven individual who is as enthusiastic about identifying new funding opportunities and managing grant proposals as they are passionate about telling the story of our work to funders and partners.

This is a critical cross-functional role that will report to the Head of Development, and will work closely with More in Common’s Co-Founders, Country Directors, and Finance Team to ensure efficient grant management and to coordinate content development for internal and external reporting on grants. The Grants Associate will engage most closely with grants for More in Common’s European offices as well as cross-country grants on a wide range of issues from climate to migration and disinformation and more.  

This role is for someone who is: 

• Agile and has an entrepreneurial mindset 
• Committed to More in Common’s mission 
• Comfortable working in and taking initiative in complex situations 
• Enjoys process and project management 
• Able to execute with precision and speed while still seeing the longer-term picture 
• Experienced in working with grants, particularly, but not exclusively, from private philanthropic foundations
• Interested in both contributing to proposals and grants as needed and taking initiative to find new opportunities for funding 
• Confident working with a dynamic, multi-cultural team and able to “manage up” to ensure grants requirements are understood and met 
• Able to make the story of our work come alive in documents that stand out through crisp writing. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Grants Associate will play a key role in supporting More in Common’s fundraising and grants management efforts across Europe. This fixed-term role (filling in for one of our colleagues who is going on parental leave) will focus on identifying new funding opportunities, developing relationships with funders, designing and managing multi-country grants, and providing fundraising and grants support to More in Common’s national teams.

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Leading the development of multi-country proposals, including project design, team coordination, proposal writing, funder liaison, and providing fundraising support to country teams as needed  
• Researching new funding opportunities, from a variety of sources, including foundations and public funds and staying abreast of developments in the philanthropic sector 
• Working with More in Common’s Co-founders, Country Directors, and Head of Development to maintain and strengthen funder relationships
• Supporting priority multi-country projects, including project management, consortium or team collaboration, and facilitating learning 
• Leading on reporting for strategic multi-country projects, working closely with country teams to gather information and tell the story of More in Common’s work 
• Contributing to More in Common's strategic planning processes, bringing a cross-country perspective and ensuring that lessons learned from projects are integrated into future work 
• Representing More in Common at external events and conferences across Europe 
• Tracking More in Common’s fundraising pipeline and grant lifecycle and working with the Head of Development in compiling quarterly fundraising board reports 
• Working with the Head of Development to improve grant and project management processes and develop grants capacity-building resources and trainings for the global More in Common team.

We look for great people before we look for specific qualifications and experience. However, the following will be an asset for this role:

• 2+ years of professional experience working with grants – e.g., grant making, grant management, as part of a development team, or other similar work. Specific roles matter less than demonstrated familiarity with the grant application process and grant requirements. 
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English 
• French language fluency a plus; German, Portuguese, Polish or Spanish also beneficial
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work calmly under pressure 
• Can-do attitude and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
• Highly organised with strong planning and problem-solving skills 
• Grant writing experience preferred
• Familiarity with the institutional funding landscape in European countries with More in Common offices (France, Germany, UK, Poland, and Spain) and at the EU level; familiarity with the US a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Salesforce; experience with HubSpot is a plus

DIVERSITY + EQUITY + INCLUSION 
The task ahead of us is daunting but we have a better chance at success if our team reflects a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds, beliefs, political persuasions and life experiences. We value diversity across many dimensions, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, age, religious belief, military service, geography, and political orientation. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This is a 12-month, fixed-term position (duration flexible), ideally starting in the spring of 2025 
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a generous leave policy will apply 
• Personal learning and growth budget 
• Remote working considered 
• Travel to our country teams in Europe and to our annual global team retreat.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The application deadline is 15 January 2025. Applications should include a cover letter (max 1 page) and a CV.