Remote Grant Writing Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Fully remote work with flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Grant Writing Specialist to support a prestigious international foundation advancing global health initiatives. You will research funding opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, and secure support from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

Working remotely, you will collaborate with program staff, manage grant submissions, and maintain funder relationships. The ideal candidate has proven grant-writing success, excellent writing and research skills,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a grant writer in the non-profit or philanthropic sector.
• Demonstrated success in securing funding through competitive grant applications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to translate complex programmatic and research information into persuasive narratives.
• Proficiency in grant research databases and proposal management software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write compelling, clear, and concise grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information and ensure proposal accuracy.
• Manage the grant submission process, adhering to deadlines and requirements.
• Maintain a database of grant activities, outcomes, and funder relationships.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant writing and philanthropic giving.

Skills

Grant writing

Research skills

Editing

Persuasive writing

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Policy

Tools

Grant research databases

Proposal management software

Job description

Our client, a prestigious international foundation committed to advancing global health initiatives, is seeking a skilled and experienced Remote Grant Writing Specialist . This role is integral to securing the funding necessary to support critical research and programmatic efforts worldwide. Working remotely, you will be responsible for researching funding opportunities, developing persuasive grant proposals, and managing relationships with grant-making organizations. This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented and articulate writer to contribute to significant global health advancements from the comfort of their home office, playing a pivotal role in the financial sustainability of life-saving projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write compelling, clear, and concise grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information and ensure proposal accuracy.
• Manage the grant submission process, adhering to all deadlines and requirements.
• Maintain a database of grant activities, outcomes, and relationships with funders.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant writing and philanthropic giving.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a grant writer, specifically within the non-profit or philanthropic sector .
• Demonstrated success in securing funding through competitive grant applications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to understand complex programmatic and research information and translate it into persuasive narratives.
• Proficiency in grant research databases and proposal management software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote environment .
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in grant writing and fundraising.
• The profound satisfaction of contributing to impactful global health initiatives and improving lives worldwide.