Associate Director of Major Gifts

This position is remote, with travel required (about 25% of time). The ideal candidate is passionate about both fundraising and reproductive freedom and has a proven track record of successfully soliciting five and six figure gifts, and making the case that philanthropy can improve equity.

At this momentous time, we're seeking someone who can help us continue to grow our major gifts program (with a mindfulness for diversity and inclusion in enacting growth strategies). This person will be responsible for managing a portfolio of donors who have the capability to give six-figure gifts and for growing their portfolio through strategic prospect development. They will solicit and close gifts and provide excellent stewardship to our existing donors, working in collaboration with senior leadership and board members. They will be a clear and compelling communicator, both verbally and in writing.

This person will also be detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a professional demeanor and remaining flexible in a fast paced and ever shifting environment. They are able to work both collaboratively and independently, and are ready to reach ambitious goals. This person will be familiar with reproductive rights and/or political fundraising.

Location: Remote-will need to be located on the East Coast to work EST hours; some travel required

Reports to:Senior Director of Individual Gifts

Responsible for Managing: Major Gifts Officer, Prospect Research Manager

Level: Full-time, Exempt, Non-union

Salary range: $105,000 - $120,000

• Manage a portfolio of ~100 current and prospective major donors who have the capability to make six-figure commitments, creating individual plans to deepen each donor's relationship with Reproductive Freedom for All and increase their giving;
• Make direct solicitations for investment as appropriate;
• Collaborate with senior staff and board members to cultivate and steward donors fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion;
• Help identify and steward diverse political donors interested in electing pro-reproductive freedom candidates;
• Manage systems to track and cultivate donors and prospects while maintaining clear and up-to-date records on donors;
• Stay current on Reproductive Freedom for All's programs and work cross-departmentally to engage donors in the organization's work;
• Assist with drafting and editing written materials for donors, including updates, proposals and reports, ensuring that Reproductive Freedom for All's brand is used consistently, includes an intersectional and equity lens; and
• Travel with, and transport, principal-level staff, including our President and CEO, for fundraising events and to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
• Supervise the Major Gifts Officer and Prospect Research Manager with a deep understanding of how to use both strategy and data to advance fundraising goals;
• Additional duties may be assigned consistent with the responsibilities and qualifications in this job description.

• Have at least 4-6 years of previous experience working directly with major donors (annual individual contributions of at least $10,000), managing a portfolio of major donors, and making direct solicitations;
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively with executive level staff and board members;
• Possess a working knowledge of the funders in the progressive space;
• Demonstrate strong writing skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work collaboratively;
• Experience supervising staff,
• Have the ability to travel to meet donors;
• Have experience working in a fast-paced environment and meeting competing deadlines;
• Demonstrates a commitment to contribute to a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and supported by each staff member; An appreciation of cultural differences;
• Commitment to ensuring anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of the work in the organization;
• Passion about the issue of reproductive freedom and Reproductive Freedom for All's mission and vision.

• Background in political fundraising