Grant Writer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Educational equity impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Grant Writer in Kimberley to research funding opportunities, craft persuasive grant proposals, and secure resources for educational programs. You will collaborate with program staff to articulate the organization's value to foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

The role emphasizes developing relationships with funders, managing proposals and reports, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements to support youth-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Philanthropy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of successful experience in grant writing and fundraising.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive proposals that secure funding.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with the non-profit sector and grant-making landscape in Kimberley and the Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from various funding sources.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop strong relationships with foundation program officers and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather necessary information and data for proposals.
• Track grant application status and ensure compliance with funder requirements.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Research

Proposal writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Philanthropy, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth, is seeking a highly skilled and persuasive Grant Writer to join their team in Kimberley . This vital role focuses on researching funding opportunities, developing compelling grant proposals, and securing the financial resources necessary to support and expand the organization’s impactful educational programs. You will work closely with program staff to understand needs and articulate the organization’s value proposition to foundations, corporations, and government agencies. This is a strategic position for an experienced grant writer committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of young people in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from various funding sources.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop strong relationships with foundation program officers and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program teams to gather necessary information and data for proposals.
• Track grant application status and ensure compliance with funder requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Philanthropy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of successful experience in grant writing and fundraising.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive proposals that secure funding.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with the non-profit sector and grant-making landscape in Kimberley and the Northern Cape .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities focused on grant writing and non-profit management.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to educational equity.
• The opportunity to significantly contribute to the growth of vital youth programs.