[Hiring] Grant Writer @Resetting The Table

Role Description

Resetting the Table (RTT) is seeking a highly skilled Grant Writer to help secure and steward philanthropic resources to sustain and grow our work. At a pivotal moment of organizational growth, this role will translate RTT’s impact into compelling, funder-facing proposals and reports and help expand RTT’s efforts advancing trust and problem-solving across divides towards a shared society and democracy.

This is a writing-centered role focused on producing high-quality materials for foundation partners from early draft through final submission. Your work will include:

• Crafting and editing clear, engaging grant proposals, LOIs, and reports that capture RTT’s vision, work, and results to institutional funders.
• Translating complex ideas, impact stories, data, and research into strong, digestible narratives.
• Channeling and adapting RTT’s voice for different audiences while maintaining clarity and alignment with RTT’s approach across materials.
• Collaborating with RTT’s leadership, development, and program staff to gather input on key messaging and goals, test framing, refine language, and revise drafts based on feedback.
• Synthesizing input and internal documents into compelling materials that capture nuance, intent, and voice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing or other forms of persuasive, high-stakes writing.
• A track record of producing successful proposals, reports, or comparable materials that secure funding and clearly communicate impact.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill programmatic detail and high-level strategy and insights into engaging, accessible narratives.
• A strength for writing in multiple voices and tailoring messages to diverse funders and audiences.
• Experience collecting program and research insights and collaborating with senior leaders, program staff, and/or subject matter experts to develop vivid, well-supported content.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple writing projects and deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience working with or writing for foundations, particularly within bridge-building pluralism, or democracy-building arenas (preferred).
• Familiarity with or experience in conflict transformation, peacebuilding, or related fields (preferred).

Benefits

• Health benefits, life insurance, and short/long-term disability.
• Generous package of vacation, sick, and personal days, along with paid time off for federal and religious holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reimbursement for home office expenses of up to $1,000.
• 403(b) plan with 3% employer contribution.
• A highly collaborative, caring team.

How to Apply

We know there are great candidates who may not check every box, and you may bring valuable skills and experiences we haven’t considered. If this role excites you and aligns with your values and aspirations, we strongly encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The application consists of three parts:

• Resume
• Cover Letter, addressing:
  • Why RTT’s mission speaks to you.
  • The experiences or work that feel most relevant to this role.
• Writing Sample: Please upload a 1–2 page writing sample that demonstrates your ability to communicate mission-driven work with power and precision. This could be development or institutional writing (e.g., grant proposals, LOIs, reports, or donor communications) or another example of high-impact writing.

Compensation and Benefits

We aim to align compensation with experience and role structure.

• Independent contractor: Monthly retainer or project-based compensation, depending on scope and engagement structure.
• Full-time 12-month contract (with potential to convert): $80,000–$100,000 annualized salary. This position includes our benefits package. Typical office hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some obligations taking place in the evenings and on weekends.
• Final compensation will be determined based on experience, scope of work, and agreed-upon structure.