Remote Grant Writer & Fundraising Strategist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Professional development

Global nonprofit impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist to support international charitable programs from a home office in South Africa. You will identify funding opportunities, craft persuasive grant proposals, and build relationships with foundations and donors to secure essential support for diverse initiatives.

The role requires at least 5 years of grant-writing experience, excellent writing skills, and a strategic fundraising approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, public relations, philanthropy, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in grant writing and fundraising for non-profit organizations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with persuasive storytelling.
• Proven success in securing grants from various funding sources.
• Strong understanding of grant applications and donor relations management.
• Proficiency in grant research databases and CRM software.
• Excellent organizational skills for remote project management.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and funders.
• Collaborate with program staff to align proposals with project needs.
• Create compelling case statements and donor communications.
• Manage grant submission calendars and ensure compliance.
• Track grant outcomes and prepare final reports for funders.
• Support development of overall fundraising strategies.
• Stay informed on trends and best practices in grant writing.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Donor relations

Research

Editing & storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/communications/public relations/philanthropy

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Grant research databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist to support international charitable programs from a home office in South Africa. You will identify funding opportunities, craft persuasive grant proposals, and build relationships with foundations and donors to secure essential support for diverse initiatives.

The role requires at least 5 years of grant-writing experience, excellent writing skills, and a strategic fundraising approach.