Grant Writer & Coordinator at Lion Landscapes

Main responsibilities

• Manage approximately 25 grantors annually, ensuring timely submission of all required applications and reports (interim, final, technical, and budget).
• Write creatively about Lion Landscapes' programmes, effectively tying them to each grant and demonstrating their impact in compelling grant proposals and supporting documents.
• Collaborate with Field Team management to set realistic grant targets, ensuring proposals align with actual project plans and deliverables.
• Create compelling grant reports that encourage donor engagement and trust.
• Maintain positive relationships with funders and other stakeholders and coordinate communications and interactions.
• Liaise with partners to ensure grants are on track, coordinating efforts and maintaining alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Develop and maintain Salesforce use for grant management.
• Track income vs budget to identify gaps.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working as a grant writer with a proven successful track record securing grant funding, particularly for conservation and community-related funding.
• Excellent creative writing skills with the ability to articulate complex programmes in a clear and compelling manner.
• Familiarity with using AI tools to enhance efficiency in grant writing, with a demonstrated ability or strong interest in developing and refining AI models to optimise grant proposal processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisation, ensuring all aspects of the grants process are managed effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, often managing multiple reports simultaneously.
• Proficient in using Salesforce, Google platform and using team collaboration tools for remote working communications and tracking and managing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to field sites or to meet funders if required.