Director of Development

Overview:

For 49 years, the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation (Feminist Center) has been fueled by a vision of accessible and compassionate reproductive health care for all who need it. Feminist Center brings its vision to life by offering compassionate, affordable reproductive health care, including abortion care, in our Atlanta clinic, while also shifting power toward reproductive justice through advocacy and community organizing. Rooted in Black feminist thinking, our programs and services aim to center the needs and leadership of people facing gender oppression, racism, xenophobia, poverty, and issues at the intersections. Feminist Center accomplishes this vital work with the support of a $5M annual operating budget and a staff of 55 full-time employees. With our 50th anniversary on the horizon, our enduring reputation presents us with a unique opportunity to scale our work and brand.

Feminist Center is in search of a seasoned Director of Development to craft and execute winning fundraising strategies that meet our current moment and fuel the work for generations to come. The Director of Development partners closely with the Executive Director to level-up our fundraising strategies as a whole, with an emphasis on our major giving program and grant portfolio. The Director of Development will serve as a core leader for our 50th anniversary campaign in 2026, including overseeing a major fundraiser. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to execute an impactful strategy that leaves supporters feeling connected to our legacy and activated to fund our future. As part of the campaign, the Director will also lead the launch of a bold, forward-looking endowment. Supervising a Development Manager, this position oversees small-dollar donor cultivation efforts, grant writing, and CRM maintenance.

This role is hybrid, with most work being completed remotely and some on-site work required in our Atlanta, Georgia office. This role involves travel across Georgia and occasional trips out of state to cultivate relationships. This role is a full-time exempt position and reports to the Executive Director.

Duties:

Development Strategy (30%):

• Oversee the development and implementation of fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals for Feminist within the context of a $5M operating budget.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and board to maintain and grow a portfolio of individual donors and institutional funders, ensuring timely, strategic communication, stewardship, and engagement.
• Track overall fundraising progress and assist in identifying and addressing potential gaps in the development budget.
• Oversee the planning and execution of Feminist Center’s major fundraising event, working closely with the Director of Communications and other stakeholders.
• Engage in thought partnership with stakeholders outside of the Development department to ensure all fundraising strategies authentically reflect the Feminist Center’s work and values.
• Work with the Director of Communications to develop compelling materials and communications strategies that elevate the Feminist Center’s brand and impact amongst our supporters.
• Develop effective strategies for capturing programmatic impact, overseeing data gathering, and organizing.
• Prepare fundraising reports for the board and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.

Major Giving Program (25%)

• Co-maintain Major Donor Program ($1000+) with the Executive Director and Board, including cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding supporters.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for major donor requests, providing prepared documents and updates as needed.
• Bolster the Executive Director in donor meetings by preparing materials, taking notes, answering questions, and providing backup as needed.
• Prospect new major donors via Donor Search and by attending events that may generate leads.
• Use CRM Everyaction to set and update moves management plans and donor records.

Endowment Campaign (25%):

• Work with the Executive Director and Board to identify leads and solicit prospects
• Maintain a portfolio of endowment donors, staying in regular contact and providing personalized updates on endowment impact.
• Investigate leads via Donor Search and by attending events that may generate additional relationships.

Grants (10%):

• Oversee the full lifecycle of grants from institutional funders—including proposals, budgets, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for funder requests, providing prepared documents and updates as needed.
• Bolster the Executive Director in funder meetings by preparing materials, taking notes, answering questions, and providing backup as needed.
• Lead grant proposal concept meetings with the Executive Director and other stakeholders to brainstorm proposal ideas and assess opportunities.
• Oversee grant proposal writing and reporting.
• Work with the Development and Communications coordinator to gather qualitative and quantitative data that demonstrate impact and inform strong narrative reporting.

Supervision (10%):

• Regularly meet with the Development Manager to answer questions, delegate tasks, and
  provide feedback on development-related projects.
• Oversee and support the Manager’s execution of small-dollar donor events, meetings,
  and campaigns, including digital and in-person fundraising appeals.
• Approve Manager PTO requests, timesheets, and conduct performance reviews.

This is a summary of the typical functions of this position and does not comprise an exhaustive list of duties.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrate a commitment to abortion access, racial equity, and reproductive justice, and
  strong interest in furthering the Feminist Center’s vision for the future.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience successfully cultivating and obtaining major gifts.
• At least 5 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with fundraising-oriented CRMs.
• Comfort in leveraging technology to research, track, and build relationships with potential
  funders.
• Experience with capital campaign fundraising.
• Experience developing and adhering to development and fundraising strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to develop and maintain long-term
  relationships internally and externally.
• Exhibited confidence when cultivating donors and asking for gifts.
• Excellent creative thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Adobe.
• Familiarity with social justice movements.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations.
• Experience with Donor Search.
• Experience with CRM Everyaction.
• Must be able to conduct business in English; however, fluency in languages other than English is a plus.

Accessibility Information and Physical Requirements:

• This role constantly participates in online virtual communications including email, video conferencing, and other online tools used to facilitate virtual office culture and work sharing. Must be able to communicate and exchange information using these platforms.
• This role constantly uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners.
• Must frequently engage with donors and funders virtually and in-person.
• Must occasionally traverse a concrete sloped parking lot to access the office.
• Must occasionally ascend and descend stairs to access the second floor of the office.
• The noise level in the office environment is typically low to moderate

Travel Requirements:

• Some local and in-state travel is required to meet with donors and funders. Occasional out-of-state travel may also be required.

Mission, Vision, and Values:

Feminist Center provides reproductive health care including abortion and we engage in movement building with people across all axes of oppression so that we have the rights, resources, and respect to make empowered, informed decisions about our own bodies and health.

We envision compassionate, judgment-free healthcare, abortion access, and bodily autonomy for all who need it, intentionally centering Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, and the TGNC+ community. We imagine clinic, legislation, and communities where decisions about our bodies, pregnancy, sexuality, family, and safety are honored, protected, and treated with dignity.

We value treating others with compassion and grace; open and honest communication; trust, accountability, and transparency; collaboration and teamwork; curiosity, fun, and joy.

EEO Statement:

At Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation, we believe that an antiracist, anti-oppressive organizational culture is a prerequisite to sustaining people and organizations dreaming of and fighting for a world free from domination and oppression. We are an equal opportunity employer and give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria described. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodations to either apply or interview for this role, please contact us at cicelyp@feministcenter.org.