Remote Grant Writer & Fundraising Strategist for Education

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Impactful education initiatives

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Bonuses based on performance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist to secure funding for global education initiatives. You will research opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, and manage donor relationships from a home office, contributing to the organization’s growth and impact.

With 5+ years in grant writing and fundraising, you will lead fundraising strategies, prepare reports, and collaborate with program teams to ensure compelling, compliant submissions and donor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Non-profit Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in grant writing and fundraising with demonstrated success.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading abilities for persuasive proposals.
• Strong research skills to identify relevant funding opportunities.
• Proven ability to cultivate and manage donor relationships effectively.
• Experience with fundraising databases and CRM software such as Salesforce and Raiser's Edge.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and corporate programs.
• Develop, write, and submit high-quality grant proposals aligned with mission and programs.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundations, corporations and donors.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to diversify revenue streams.
• Prepare accurate grant reports and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Create compelling fundraising materials, including case statements and sponsorship packages.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information for proposals and reports.
• Track fundraising progress and maintain a donor interaction database.
• Stay informed on philanthropy trends and nonprofit sector developments.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Donor relationships

Editing & storytelling

Research & analysis

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist to secure funding for global education initiatives. You will research opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, and manage donor relationships from a home office, contributing to the organization’s growth and impact.

With 5+ years in grant writing and fundraising, you will lead fundraising strategies, prepare reports, and collaborate with program teams to ensure compelling, compliant submissions and donor