Grant Writer and Development Associate

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24's client, a nonprofit focused on community development in the Western Cape, seeks a Grant Writer and Development Associate to secure funding through grants and support development efforts. This fully remote role lets you contribute to meaningful work from anywhere.

You will research funding opportunities, write proposals, manage relationships with foundations, and collaborate with staff to prepare applications and reports, helping shape the organization's fundraising strategy and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a grant writer or in a development role within the non-profit sector.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to craft persuasive and compelling narrative proposals.
• Familiarity with grant research databases and online submission portals.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, reports, and related documents.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective foundation program officers.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information for grant applications and reports.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the organization's overall fundraising strategy.
• Maintain a database of grant activities, deadlines, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Grant writing

Development in nonprofit

Writing and editing

Research skills

Narrative proposals

Remote work

Tools

Grant databases

Online submission portals

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking non-profit organization focused on community development in the Western Cape, is seeking a skilled Grant Writer and Development Associate . This role is crucial for securing funding through grant applications and supporting overall development efforts. You will be responsible for researching funding opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals, and managing relationships with foundations and other institutional funders. This position is fully remote, offering a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to impactful work from anywhere. Your expertise will directly fuel the organization's ability to expand its reach and deepen its impact in communities like Mossel Bay and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, reports, and related documents.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective foundation program officers.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information for grant applications and reports.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the organization's overall fundraising strategy.
• Maintain a database of grant activities, deadlines, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a grant writer or in a development role within the non-profit sector.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to craft persuasive and compelling narrative proposals.
• Familiarity with grant research databases and online submission portals.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote position with flexibility in working hours.
• Professional development opportunities in grant writing and fundraising.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful community projects across the Western Cape .
• A supportive and collaborative virtual work environment.