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| Job Title: | Development Officer for Institutional Giving |
| Organization: | National Network of Abortion Funds |
| Region: | East Coast |
| Description: | The National Network of Abortion Funds (the Network) is dedicated to eliminating economic barriers to abortion for low-income women and girls across the U.S. Founded in 1993 by 24 grassroots abortion Funds, the Network now includes 100 Funds in 42 states. We work to build the capacity of our member Funds to provide direct financial assistance to women seeking abortions. We also conduct advocacy to ensure access for those facing the greatest obstacles: low-income women, women of color, and young women. This is an exciting time for the Network as we nurture new Funds emerging in underserved areas and help to lead a national coalition to increase abortion access. The Network is a social justice organization and is committed to leadership and representation of the women most affected by the denial of access to abortion in both our programmatic work and staffing. The Development Officer for Institutional Giving is responsible for maintaining and expanding support from foundations and reports to the Executive Director. This is a full-time position based in the Boston office. Responsibilities: -Accountable for creating the foundation support strategy and goals, in collaboration with the ED. -Drafts and finalizes proposals, reports, financial documents and correspondence, as well as other materials for funders, with feedback from the ED as needed. -Manages grant tracking, deadlines for proposals and reports, regular contact with foundations, and foundations database. -Monitors progress toward annual fundraising goal from foundations. -Researches and cultivates new foundation prospects. -Coordinates visits to foundations for ED as needed and stewards funders through additional contact, as directed by the ED. Includes overseeing work to keep foundations updated and connected to the Network, including setting up webinars and other meetings to present Network accomplishments. -Monitors progress toward goals and activities described in proposals. -Participates in staff fundraising team meetings. -Supervises foundation support tasks undertaken by the Operations and Development Associate. Required Qualifications: -Commitment to abortion access and full reproductive health care for all women and girls; commitment to women?s rights and to social, economic, and racial justice for all. -Experience securing substantial foundation support for social justice non-profits; experience producing high-quality proposals and reports. -Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to write highly polished letters and proposals. -Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel. Internet savvy. -Highly organized and detail oriented. Additional Qualifications Preferred: -Familiarity with abortion rights and reproductive justice funders at the national level. -Experience creating budgets and financial reports for foundations. -Experience stewarding foundations through direct contact with program officers. -Ability to work with diverse staff and board with sense of humor and flexibility. -Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative. -Ability to give a minimum of two-year commitment. Women of color are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek a diverse staff with regard to race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation. Salary dependent on experience. Excellent benefits and vacation package. How to Apply: Interested applicants should email their resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample (no more than 3 pages) to the National Network of Abortion Funds at: jobs@fundabortionnow.org Please use this subject line: Development Officer for Institutional Giving Search Application deadline: July 24. Position starts August 15. No calls please. |
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| E-Mail: | jobs@fundabortionnow.org |
| Website: | http://www.fundabortionnow.org |
| Closing Date: | July-24-13 |
