- National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA)
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Job Description
Location: Alberton, Gauteng (NSPCA Office)
Type: Full time and office-based
Position Overview
The NSPCA is looking for a research-savvy, thoughtful, and detail-oriented individual to join its Communications Unit as a Grants and Major Donor Officer. This is a desk-based role focused on writing, research, and long-term donor stewardship - not events or public-facing fundraising.
Youll help secure institutional funding by identifying aligned donors, writing proposals and reports, and maintaining strong relationships with CSI partners, trusts, foundations, and major donors.
Roles and Responsibilities
Research funding opportunities, track deadlines, write compelling proposals and reports, and maintain donor relationships.
Youll also contribute to the NSPCAs institutional fundraising strategy and assist with ad hoc business appeals or in-kind requests.
Qualifications And Requirements
Ideal Candidates Are:
- Excellent writers with sharp attention to detail
- Strong researchers and strategic thinkers
- Organised, professional, and comfortable behind the scenes
- Skilled at building long-term professional relationships
- Proficient in MS Office/Google Workspace
- Passionate about social impact (animal welfare experience a plus)
Please Email Your CV And a Cover Letter To Annelie@maraisbutton.co.za By 31 July 2025. Your Cover Letter Must Briefly Answer The Following Four Questions (one Paragraph Each)
- Why do you want to work for the NSPCA?
- What skills or experience make you a good fit for research and writing funding proposals?
- Tell us about a time you built or maintained a professional relationship.
- What appeals to you about working in a behind-the-scenes support role?
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