Impactful Grant Writer & Education Philanthropy Lead

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grant Writer & Philanthropy Lead in Pretoria for an on-site role focused on identifying funding opportunities and securing resources for educational programs. You will craft compelling proposals, manage donor relationships, and shape the foundation's philanthropic strategy.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in grant writing and fundraising, with exceptional writing and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Non-profit Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of grant writing and fundraising experience.
• Proven success securing diverse grant funding from foundations, corporates, and gov. agencies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify grant funding sources and opportunities for Pretoria.
• Develop and implement a grant fundraising strategy aligned with mission.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, reports, and applications.
• Cultivate relationships with foundation program officers, donors, and corporate contacts.
• Manage annual fundraising calendar with deadlines and reporting.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Donor relations

Research

Editing

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree (English/Communications/Non-profit)

Master's degree (a plus)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grant Writer & Philanthropy Lead in Pretoria for an on-site role focused on identifying funding opportunities and securing resources for educational programs. You will craft compelling proposals, manage donor relationships, and shape the foundation's philanthropic strategy.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in grant writing and fundraising, with exceptional writing and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders.