Director of Fundraising

Position Title:  Director of Fundraising

Department: Fundraising

Reports to:  President, All* Above All 

Manages: A team of 1

• Associate Director of Fundraising 

Hours per week (average): 40

Location: Remote to the contiguous United States

Overtime Status: Exempt

Compensation: Directors start at $150,000, with final offers based on experience and location.

Position Summary

The Director of Fundraising will shape and lead All*'s efforts to secure the financial resources necessary to advance its mission across its c3, c4, and PAC entities. Reporting directly to the President, this role requires a dynamic leader who can develop innovative fundraising strategies, foster meaningful donor relationships, and guide a collaborative team to achieve ambitious revenue goals.

This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by diversifying and expanding All*'s donor base, enhancing digital fundraising initiatives, and ensuring effective communication across programs. The ideal candidate will combine a passion for reproductive justice with a proven track record in fundraising leadership and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

What you'll do

• Develop and oversee the execution of All*'s fundraising strategy across c3, c4, and PAC initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead all fundraising activities, including major gifts, individual giving, institutional giving, digital campaigns, and events, tailored to the needs of each organizational type.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring high levels of engagement and satisfaction.
• Manage donor correspondence, including the preparation of proposals, reports, and acknowledgments.
• Plan and execute quarterly funder briefings.
• Create and regularly update a 5- to 10-year fundraising strategy, incorporating innovative approaches to donor engagement and revenue generation.
• Monitor fundraising trends and identify new opportunities for revenue growth.
• Build, support, and develop a high-performing fundraising team, providing coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Manage and oversee the department's budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, cost-efficiency, and accurate financial reporting.
• Work closely with program directors to ensure alignment of communications and fundraising efforts.
• Delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback to ensure team success.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of donor data in the database, overseeing regular updates and data integrity.
• Maintain systems for tracking fundraising performance and generating reports.
• Assess when to involve the President and other senior leaders in funder meetings.
• Travel as needed, estimated at 50% of the year.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in fundraising, with at least 3-5 years in management roles.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing fundraising strategies, including major gifts, institutional giving, and digital campaigns.
• Strong understanding of donor management systems; familiarity with EveryAction is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50% annually.
• Commitment to reproductive justice and ensuring access to abortion for all people.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
  

Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, and Skills

•  An understanding of abortion access as an economic, immigrant, and racial justice issue.
•  Experience working on issues impacting Black, Indigenous, and people of color; young people; and/or immigrants; or people struggling financially.
•  Views culture shift, organizing, and movement building as key components of issue campaigns.
• Strong commitment to centering people of color and striving to be anti-racist.

Relevant Competencies

All* Above All utilizes competencies in evaluating applicants. Leadership is the key competency for this position. Sub-competencies include:

• Results-oriented
• Influence
• Delegation
• Resource Management
• Consensus Building
• Staff Management

In addition to position-specific competencies outlined above, All* Above All has seven core competencies in the Competency Model. These competencies apply to every employee at every level and include:

Mission Awareness – Passion for organizational mission demonstrated through previous experience, personal connection, or desires for the future inclusive of abortion/reproductive justice as well as racial, economic, and immigrant justice.

Strategy – Moving from vision to implementation by connecting overall strategy to individual goals and tasks while managing the layers of that strategy.

Collaboration – Working across internal teams and external partners to accomplish goals by establishing trust and connection with diverse stakeholders.

Communication – Effectively imparting or exchanging information and conveying feelings and ideas.

Flexibility – Shifting focus or pivoting as needs change while effectively managing competing priorities and multiple tasks and adapting to changing landscape.

Self-Direction – Ability to work independently and manage individually-assigned work tasks.

Personality – Combination of qualities that forms a person’s character