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Grants and Major Donor Officer Job Opportunity at NSPCA

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is inviting applications for the position of Grants and Major Donor Officer.

• Job Title: Grants and Major Donor Officer
• Job Location: Alberton, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Closing Date: 31 July 2026
• Contract: Full-Time (Office-Based)

This full-time, office-based role is based in Alberton, Johannesburg and forms part of the organisation’s Communications Unit.

This opportunity is suited to a research-driven, detail-oriented professional with excellent writing skills who is passionate about securing funding to support animal welfare initiatives.

The successful candidate will focus on grant research, proposal writing, donor reporting, and maintaining long-term relationships with institutional donors and major funding partners.

Unlike traditional fundraising positions, this is primarily a desk-based role centred on research, writing, strategy, and donor stewardship rather than events or public-facing fundraising activities.

About the NSPCA

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is committed to protecting animals and promoting animal welfare across South Africa.

Through advocacy, inspections, legal action, education, and partnerships, the organisation works to prevent cruelty and improve the lives of animals nationwide.

The Grants and Major Donor Officer plays an important role in helping secure sustainable funding that enables the NSPCA to continue delivering its mission.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Scouting and Research

The successful candidate will:

• Identify grant, CSI, trust, and foundation funding opportunities
• Research and evaluate donor suitability
• Maintain an up-to-date funding opportunities database
• Track grant deadlines and eligibility requirements
• Record donor relationship histories

Proposal and Report Writing

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing high-quality grant proposals
• Drafting donor funding applications and appeals
• Assisting with proposal budgets in collaboration with internal teams
• Producing accurate donor reports within required deadlines
• Monitoring proposal outcomes and improving future submissions

Donor Relationship Management

The role also includes:

• Building and maintaining professional relationships with institutional donors
• Responding to donor enquiries
• Coordinating donor feedback processes
• Developing strategies to strengthen long-term donor engagement

Strategic Support

The Grants and Major Donor Officer will:

• Support the Institutional Giving Strategy
• Help align fundraising priorities with the organisation’s Brand Strategy
• Work closely with internal departments on funding priorities and campaigns

Business Appeals and In-Kind Giving

Additional responsibilities include:

• Drafting business appeals for ad hoc donations
• Coordinating in-kind donations and services
• Liaising with relevant internal units regarding donated goods and services

Minimum Requirements

Suitable applicants should possess:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Professional relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Strategic thinking abilities
• Passion for social impact and nonprofit work
• Experience or interest in animal welfare will be advantageous

Ideal Candidate Profile

The NSPCA is looking for someone who is:

• Research-oriented
• Highly organised
• Comfortable working behind the scenes
• Professional and dependable
• Strategic in identifying funding opportunities
• Able to write persuasive funding proposals
• Committed to building long-term donor partnerships

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to:

• Join one of South Africa’s leading animal welfare organisations
• Support meaningful national animal protection initiatives
• Develop expertise in institutional fundraising
• Work with CSI partners, trusts, foundations, and major donors
• Contribute to sustainable nonprofit funding strategies

Application Process

Interested applicants should email:

• A detailed CV
• A cover letter

The cover letter must briefly answer the following questions:

1. Why do you want to work for the NSPCA?
2. What skills or experience make you a good fit for researching and writing funding proposals?
3. Describe a time you built or maintained a professional relationship.
4. What appeals to you about working in a behind-the-scenes support role?

Email your application to: annelie@maraisbutton.co.za. Applications close on 31 July 2026.

Apply online:
https://hashtagnonprofit.org/vacancies/grants-and-major-donor-officer-at-nspca-3

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Dates

Details	Information
Position	Grants and Major Donor Officer
Organisation	National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA)
Location	Alberton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Employment Type	Full-Time
Workplace	Office-Based
Closing Date	31 July 2026

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