Remote Grant Writer for High-Impact Nonprofits

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Grant Writer to advance funding for a charitable organization serving underserved communities. This fully remote role focuses on foundations, corporations, and government grants to support programs in Queenstown and beyond.

You will research opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage the applicant process from start to finish, collaborating with program staff and funders to ensure timely submissions and strong outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 3+ years of proven grant writing experience with successful funding outcomes.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Experience researching funding opportunities and understanding grant guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and grant research databases.
• Non-profit sector experience and passion for mission.

Responsibilities

• Research funding sources including foundations, government grants, and corporate programs.
• Write, edit, and submit persuasive grant proposals and supporting documents.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather data and statistics for grants.
• Develop and maintain a grant calendar with timely submissions and reports.
• Cultivate relationships with program officers at funding agencies.
• Track grants, manage reporting, ensure compliance with funder guidelines.

Skills

Grant writing

Editing

Research skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Non-profit experience

Education

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

Tools

Grant research databases

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Grant Writer to advance funding for a charitable organization serving underserved communities. This fully remote role focuses on foundations, corporations, and government grants to support programs in Queenstown and beyond.

You will research opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage the applicant process from start to finish, collaborating with program staff and funders to ensure timely submissions and strong outcomes.