Grants Administrator

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative organizational culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Grants Administrator for a well-established charity in East London. The role oversees the full lifecycle of grant applications and reporting, identifying opportunities, coordinating proposals, and ensuring timely reporting to funders.

You will manage budgets, maintain grant databases, and build relationships with funders to secure ongoing support for programs across the Eastern Cape. Strong organizational skills and grant-writing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grants administration, fundraising, or grant writing.
• Strong understanding of grant cycles and funder requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in grant writing, research, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify relevant grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
• Coordinate the development and submission of grant proposals, working with program staff.
• Manage grant budgets and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate grant reports.
• Maintain a database of grant opportunities, applications, and awards.
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation program officers.

Skills

Grants administration

Fundraising

Grant writing

Organization

Stakeholder management

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established charity in East London , is seeking a meticulous and organized Grants Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of grant applications and reporting. You will play a vital role in securing funding by identifying grant opportunities, coordinating the preparation of compelling proposals, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funders. This position is crucial for maintaining the financial health and operational capacity of our programs throughout the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify relevant grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
• Coordinate the development and submission of grant proposals, working with program staff.
• Manage grant budgets and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate grant reports.
• Maintain a database of grant opportunities, applications, and awards.
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation program officers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in grants administration, fundraising, or grant writing.
• Strong understanding of grant cycles and funder requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in grant writing, research, and reporting.
• Experience with grant management software is a plus.
• Familiarity with the non-profit sector and the needs of communities in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth in grant management.
• Work on diverse and impactful projects.
• Supportive and collaborative organizational culture.
• Generous paid time off.