Grant Writer & Fundraising Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role in Welkom

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist to join our Welkom-based team onsite. The role focuses on securing funding through grant applications and cultivating donor relationships to support the organization’s charitable initiatives.

You will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage donor communications to ensure financial sustainability and growth, collaborating with program staff to gather necessary information.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in grant writing and fundraising.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience in donor relations and stewardship.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles and techniques.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Research potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, reports, and applications.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors and funders.
• Develop fundraising strategies and campaigns to meet organizational financial goals.
• Manage donor databases and ensure accurate record-keeping of contributions.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information for funding requests.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Donor relations

Editing/proofreading

Project management

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

Donor database management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist to join our Welkom-based team onsite. The role focuses on securing funding through grant applications and cultivating donor relationships to support the organization’s charitable initiatives.

You will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage donor communications to ensure financial sustainability and growth, collaborating with program staff to gather necessary information.