Grant Writer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with bonus

Remote flexibility

Health benefits

Professional development

Impact in Paarl

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Grant Writer to secure crucial funding for its nonprofit initiatives. This remote role focuses on identifying funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and managing grant applications to support community development and social welfare programs.

You will articulate the organization's impact and needs to funders, contributing to financial sustainability and growth of Paarl and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Grant Writer or similar role with a history of securing funding.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong research skills to identify funding sources and understand funder priorities.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations or the charity sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports that align with funder requirements and organizational goals.
• Develop persuasive narratives that clearly articulate the organization's mission, programs, and impact.
• Manage the grant submission calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met and follow-up actions are taken.
• Cultivate relationships with program staff to gather necessary information and ensure accurate representation of projects.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal writing

Editing

Research

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent charity organization with a strong track record in the Western Cape , is looking for a skilled Grant Writer to secure crucial funding for its initiatives. This remote role is essential for identifying funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and managing grant applications to support programs in areas such as community development and social welfare. You will play a key role in articulating the organization's impact and needs to potential funders, ensuring financial sustainability and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and persuasive writer passionate about the non‑profit sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports that align with funder requirements and organizational goals.
• Develop persuasive narratives that clearly articulate the organization's mission, programs, and impact.
• Manage the grant submission calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met and follow-up actions are taken.
• Cultivate relationships with program staff to gather necessary information and ensure accurate representation of projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Grant Writer or similar role, with a successful history of securing funding.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong research skills to identify relevant funding sources and understand their priorities.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex program information clearly and concisely.Experience working with non‑profit organizations or in the charity sector is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in grant writing and fundraising.
• Be an integral part of an organization making a significant difference in the Paarl and surrounding regions.