Remote Grants & Fundraising Lead for Conservation

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a reputable environmental charity to hire a Remote Grant Writer & Fundraising Specialist. You will identify grant opportunities, craft proposals, and cultivate donor relationships to advance conservation efforts.

The role is fully remote with flexible scheduling, offering meaningful impact across ecosystems. Requires proven grant-writing expertise and at least five years in non-profit fundraising.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of grant writing and fundraising with 5+ years in non-profit.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills for clear, persuasive narratives.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify funding sources and program requirements.
• Experience cultivating and managing donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research grant opportunities from foundations, government, and corporate sources.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and supporting documents.
• Develop and maintain a grants calendar with deadlines.
• Cultivate and manage donor relationships including individual and major gifts.
• Develop fundraising strategies to diversify revenue and increase support.
• Create fundraising appeals and campaign communications.
• Track reporting requirements and ensure timely submissions.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Donor research

Donor relations

Editing & proofreading

Microsoft Office

Salesforce / Raiser's Edge

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Philanthropy, Environmental Studies, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 partners with a reputable environmental charity to hire a Remote Grant Writer & Fundraising Specialist. You will identify grant opportunities, craft proposals, and cultivate donor relationships to advance conservation efforts.

The role is fully remote with flexible scheduling, offering meaningful impact across ecosystems. Requires proven grant-writing expertise and at least five years in non-profit fundraising.