Senior Grant Writer (Hybrid) - Conservation Fundraising

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 480 000 - 720 000; Tempo integral

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Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grant Writer in Pretoria to drive grant research and proposal development for environmental conservation projects across South Africa. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with flexible remote work, focusing on securing foundations, corporate giving, and government funding.

You will draft compelling proposals, manage relationships with funders, coordinate budgets with finance, and ensure compliance across the grant lifecycle while contributing to

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Environmental Science or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of grant writing experience, preferably for environmental or conservation organizations.
• Proven success in securing significant grant funding.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong grammar and style.
• Ability to research and synthesize complex information into concise proposals.
• Familiarity with grant databases and online application portals.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal teams and funders.
• Knowledge of conservation issues relevant to South Africa and Gauteng is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Research funding sources including private foundations, corporate giving programs, and government grants relevant to environmental conservation.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with program staff to gather information for proposals.
• Manage the grant lifecycle from research and proposal development to submission and post-award reporting.
• Track grant deadlines and ensure timely submission of documentation.
• Collaborate with finance teams to develop budgets for grant proposals.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in grant writing and philanthropy.
• Monitor grant performance and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Contribute to the organization's overall fundraising strategy.
• Assist in donor cultivation by providing timely and accurate information regarding funded projects.

Conhecimentos

Grant writing

Research

Editing/Proofreading

Budget development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Grant databases / online portals

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grant Writer in Pretoria to drive grant research and proposal development for environmental conservation projects across South Africa. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with flexible remote work, focusing on securing foundations, corporate giving, and government funding.

You will draft compelling proposals, manage relationships with funders, coordinate budgets with finance, and ensure compliance across the grant lifecycle while contributing to