Fundraiser & Grant Writer: Lion Conservation Trust-South Africa

The Global White Lion Protection Trust (WLT) is a leading non-profit organisation with a community-based conservation mission to protect the critically endangered white lions as global heritage for future generations. For over a decade, the WLT has successfully ensured the survival of the white lions against formidable odds, including legalized trophy hunting and illegal poaching. Their survival depends upon our acquisition of large protected areas of white lion endemic pridelands, awareness campaigns and continued protection for this rare and iconic animal. The WLT is seeking the right individual to either live onsite and join our big cat- loving team, or offsite, and assist in the following programmatic areas: fundraising, grant writing, policy research and development, for a minimum of 1 year and with potential of long-term employment. The option is available, for the right applicant, to live on site at the lion conservation project, in rustic accommodation off the grid (gas / propane water heater, propane cooking facility, solar lighting is provided). Access to the internet and electricity only at the base of operations / office about 15 minutes away by vehicle. The other option, for a dedicated and self-reliant inidividual, is to live off site, but visit the organisation for an initial 3 month induction and orientation, and then regular visits when necessary. Salary package adjusted accordingly.

Responsibilities Include:

·A primary role of the Fundraiser / Grant Writer is to monitor, draft and assemble grants;

·The next most important role is to initiate, draft and follow-up on fundraising campaigns for the WLT as an NPO

·Spearhead and manage Global Giving Campaigns to fundraise for specific projects online

·Conduct strategic partnership and development outreach, under guidance of the CEO and Head of Operations

·Draft Facebook and social media posts and potentially administer social media accounts

·Assist resident lion ecologist, Jason Turner, with policy and scientific research; for example, assist with research on lion trophy hunting, white lion predator-prey study, and campaigns to have the white lion protected by law according to IUCN and CITES

·Field communications and media inquiries regarding press coverage and photo use; draft press releases

·Conduct development outreach based on guidance from Linda Tucker, CEO & Founder

Required Qualifications:

·Experience and ideally a qualification/s in fundraising and / or grant writing

·General understanding of digital platforms and experience learning online applications; ideally, familiar with WordPress, MailChimp and Global Giving

·Understanding of conservation issues and environmental policy with desire to learn more about big cat policy issues and conservation science

·Well-written with proven expertise in summarizing various written content with precision and efficacy

·Excellent computer and digital media skills and experience using Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms

·Experience working closely with executive level management and excels under time constraints

·In the case of living onsite:

a) MUST BE South African

b) Interest in Nature and willingness to live closely with the wild beauty of the African bushveld

c) Adaptable to very rustic, basic accommodation off the grid

d) International drivers license and ability to drive manual transmission required

e) Graduate degree (completed or ongoing) preferred

f) Minimum 1 year commitment with potential for long-term employment

For more information about our organisation please see: www.whitelions.org

Applicants that are suitably qualified and / or experienced in fundraising and grant-writing, should submit your resume, a cover letter and a short writing sample to yolandi@whitelions.org or [email protected]