Remote Grant Writer & Fundraising Strategist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist to secure funding and manage donor relationships for an environmental conservation nonprofit. The role requires strong writing, research, and strategic fundraising skills in a fully remote setup.

You will develop compelling proposals, narratives, and case statements, while tracking deadlines and collaborating with program staff to optimize funding strategies. Remote work is supported nationwide in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in grant writing and fundraising with a portfolio of successful proposals.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proven ability to research funding sources and identify alignment with organizational mission.
• Experience with donor management software/CRM.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop persuasive case statements and narratives aligned with funder priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to diversify revenue streams.
• Track grant deadlines, submission requirements, and reporting schedules.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information and data for proposals.
• Manage donor communications and timely acknowledgments.
• Analyze fundraising results and report on grant performance and revenue.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Donor relations

Research

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Non-profit Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM / donor management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist to secure funding and manage donor relationships for an environmental conservation nonprofit. The role requires strong writing, research, and strategic fundraising skills in a fully remote setup.

You will develop compelling proposals, narratives, and case statements, while tracking deadlines and collaborating with program staff to optimize funding strategies. Remote work is supported nationwide in South Africa.