Remote Grants Lead for Global Impact

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24, a global nonprofit focused on sustainable development, is seeking a Remote Grants Manager to lead funding efforts from anywhere. The role requires at least 5 years of grant writing and fundraising experience, exceptional writing and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple proposals and reports in a remote setting.

You will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals and budgets, maintain funder relationships, ensure compliance, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive grant writing and fundraising experience.
• Proven track record securing grants from diverse sources.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines remotely.
• Experience with grant management software (Salesforce, GrantStation) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant funding sources from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Develop high-quality, persuasive grant proposals, narratives, and budgets.
• Manage the grant lifecycle from prospect research to reporting.
• Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective grant funders.
• Monitor grant compliance and timely submission of reports.
• Track grant expenditures and prepare financial reports with finance.
• Collaborate with program staff for proposals and reports.
• Contribute to fundraising strategy and development efforts.

Skills

Grant writing

Non-profit fundraising

Research

Editing

Communications

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

GrantStation

Job description

Placements24, a global nonprofit focused on sustainable development, is seeking a Remote Grants Manager to lead funding efforts from anywhere. The role requires at least 5 years of grant writing and fundraising experience, exceptional writing and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple proposals and reports in a remote setting.

You will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals and budgets, maintain funder relationships, ensure compliance, and collaborate with