Remote Grant Writer for Cultural Heritage Projects

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 357,000; Part time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Grant Writing Specialist to research opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, and manage the full grant lifecycle remotely on a contract basis. The ideal candidate excels in clear narratives, budgets, timelines, and collaborating with program staff to align proposals with funder requirements.

The role offers autonomy, the chance to influence heritage preservation nationwide, and the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Communications, History, Non-profit Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of proven grant writing and fundraising experience for non-profits.
• Proven success in securing grants from diverse funders.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong research and analytical abilities to identify grant opportunities.
• Experience developing grant budgets and financial narratives.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with deadlines.
• Familiarity with cultural heritage sector is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Knowledge of funding landscapes relevant to the Paarl region is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
• Develop persuasive grant proposals, narratives, and supporting documents.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information and align proposals with funder requirements.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle from submission to reporting.
• Maintain a database of grant opportunities, submissions, and outcomes.
• Build relationships with grant program officers and funders.
• Monitor reporting requirements and ensure timely documentation.
• Assist in developing budgets and financial narratives for proposals.
• Stay updated on grant writing best practices and fundraising trends.
• Contribute to the organization’s fundraising strategy.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Proposal development

Editing

Communication

Budgeting

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, History, Non-profit Management, or related field

Tools

Budgeting software

Research databases

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Grant Writing Specialist to research opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, and manage the full grant lifecycle remotely on a contract basis. The ideal candidate excels in clear narratives, budgets, timelines, and collaborating with program staff to align proposals with funder requirements.

The role offers autonomy, the chance to influence heritage preservation nationwide, and the flexibility of remote work.