Development Officer

Abortion in America is seeking a Development Officer to join our growing fundraising team. This is an integral position at the heart of our mission to harness the truth of lived experience to reclaim power and build public support for reproductive freedom.

Abortion in America (AIA) is a national effort to lift up the experiences of people affected by post-Roe abortion bans and other restrictive laws.

We have three core priorities:

As Development Officer, you will serve as a key member of the fundraising team for Abortion in America, contributing to creating and executing development programs that fuel our mission. Reporting to the Director of Development (DoD), this positions primary responsibilities are
1) creating strategic philanthropic communications, including being the lead grant writer of the organization and
2) driving moves management from prospecting to securing funding. The Development Officer will work closely with the Director of Development and CEO to develop funding priorities, encourage a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization, and build the internal infrastructure necessary for long-term fundraising success. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who can create compelling donor communications, while also bringing the confidence and interpersonal skills to engage donors directly, build strong relationships, and grow into direct solicitation.

Writing and Communications - 40%

Serve as lead writer for grant proposals and reports, ensuring these submissions are packaged in accordance with the requirements of the donor or grant-giving organization

• Partner with teams across the organization to develop compelling donor collateral from presentations, designed assets, and annual reports.
• Project manage grant proposals, reporting, and philanthropic collateral, including coordinating across internal and external stakeholders to gather information, manage deadlines, and ensure timely and accurate submissions
• Help create and articulate the case for support and consistently develop talking points, collect data, and stories that highlight the impact of the organization

Donor Portfolio Management - 40%

Supports moving donors through a giving life cycle, driving a donor outreach strategy and process with the Director of Development and Executive Leadership

• Identify, pursue, and secure new funding, sustainably growing and diversifying our donor pipeline.
• Work in partnership with the DoD to set a vision, strategy, and plan for cultivating a portfolio of individual & foundation donors.
• Supports a portfolio of donors from identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective funders.

Events & Administration - 20%

Develop and execute an in person and digital event strategy, with special attention to the interests of donors and moments that are relevant to our field

• Work in partnership with the DoD to design fundraising strategies around Abortion in Americas annual storyteller convening
• Work in partnership with the data manager and DoD on ensuring the donor database (Airtable) is up to date and functional for data needs across fundraising efforts
• Work in partnership with our fiscal sponsor to support gift processing by handling incoming donations, tracking revenue, and ensuring prompt donor acknowledgments and tax receipts

These are the minimum qualifications we need to see demonstrated in your application materials.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience as a development professional with a proven track record of portfolio management toward meeting fundraising goals
• Excellent grant writing and reporting skills with documented foundation funding success
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to educate and engage a wide range of donors and build long‑term relationships
• Experience and comfort interacting with donors for coordination, education, and recognition, such as at events, donor meetings, and other fundraising or prospecting events
• Experience supporting major donor engagement and stewardship strategies in person at events and digitally
• Thrives in a remote working…