Grant Funding Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Professional development opportunities

Contribution to impactful conservation

Standard employee benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA is seeking a dedicated Grant Funding Specialist to secure essential funding for environmental conservation projects. The role focuses on researching opportunities, developing persuasive proposals, and managing relationships with foundations and funders.

You will oversee the grant lifecycle, collaborate with program managers, and ensure compliance with reporting guidelines while contributing to budgeting for proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Non-profit Management, or Communications.
• At least 4 years of grant writing and fundraising experience for nonprofit organizations.
• Proven track record of securing grants from diverse sources.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to research and identify funding opportunities.
• Experience developing project budgets and financial narratives for proposals.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Research potential funding sources including government grants and foundations.
• Develop persuasive grant proposals aligned with mission and objectives.
• Manage grant lifecycle from identification to reporting and stewardship.
• Collaborate with program managers to gather information for proposals and reports.
• Prepare and submit timely grant reports to funders.
• Maintain a database of grant opportunities and application statuses.
• Build and nurture relationships with program officers at funders.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting guidelines.
• Assist in budget development for grant proposals.
• Stay informed about trends in grant funding within environmental sector.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Proposal writing

Research

Budget development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Grant management databases

Job description

About the Role Our client, a dynamic non-profit organization actively working on environmental conservation initiatives in the Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA region, is looking for a dedicated Grant Funding Specialist. This role is critical for securing the necessary financial resources to support our conservation projects and operational needs. The specialist will be responsible for researching grant opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and managing relationships with foundations and funding bodies. This position requires a strong understanding of grant writing, project budgeting, and compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring the sustainability and growth of our environmental programs. This role is based in our Bloemfontein office, offering an opportunity to be at the heart of our conservation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential funding sources, including government grants, private foundations, and corporate social responsibility programs.
• Develop persuasive and well-written grant proposals that align with the organization's mission and project objectives.
• Manage the entire grant lifecycle, from identification and application to reporting and stewardship.
• Collaborate with program managers to gather necessary information for proposals and reports.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate grant reports to funders.
• Maintain a database of grant opportunities and application statuses.
• Build and nurture relationships with program officers and contacts at funding organizations.
• Ensure compliance with all grant requirements and reporting guidelines.
• Assist in budget development for grant proposals.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant funding within the environmental sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Non-profit Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in grant writing and fundraising, specifically in securing grants for non-profit organizations.
• Proven track record of successfully securing grants from various sources.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to research and identify relevant funding opportunities.
• Experience in developing project budgets and financial narratives for proposals.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management databases.
• A passion for environmental conservation and a commitment to the organization's mission.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to secure vital funding for environmental conservation in the Free State.
• Work in a collaborative and mission-driven team environment in Bloemfontein.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Contribution to impactful conservation projects.
• Standard employee benefits package.