NWAAF - Director of Development

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Director of Development to drive our mission forward and navigate the exciting challenges of a startup environment.

About Us:

The Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) is an abortion fund serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. Trained and compassionate volunteer advocates staff our toll-free helpline. We help people pay for their abortion care by sending funding directly to the clinic or medication abortion by mail provider. We also help people get to and from the clinic and ensure that those traveling for care have a safe place to stay. We are a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and a member of the National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF), a membership organization comprising over 100 funds across the United States.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

Approximately 75% of the portfolio focuses on revenue generation, with the remaining 25% allocated to communications and building movement through partnerships.

Specifically, you’ll be responsible for:

Fundraising & Development

• Design and execute a multi-channel fundraising strategy across individual donors, major gifts, grassroots/online giving, campaigns, grants, and events to grow sustainable revenue.
• Build and steward an authentic major donor portfolio; create individualized cultivation plans and clear annual targets.
• Lead grants strategy and management: prospecting, proposal development, tracking, budgeting in partnership with finance, and timely reporting.
• Develop and improve development systems and dashboards (CRM, pipeline moves management, segmentation, and reporting).
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board to activate peer networks and support donor stewardship.
• Lead the Fundraising Circle: setting goals, aligning roles, and assessing progress against metrics.

Strategic Storytelling & Community Engagement

• Develop content that uplifts impact without exploitation;  center dignity, consent, and security of abortion seekers and volunteers.
• Serve as a public voice and media spokesperson; provide message guidance and talking points to leadership.

• Represent NWAAF at events and within coalitions; identify opportunities to amplify community voices and build shared power.
• Coordinate cross-team projects that align fundraising, communications, and program storytelling.

Circle Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead the Communications, Partnerships, and Fundraising Circles; set quarterly OKRs, support execution, and facilitate learning loops.
• Collaborate with Operations and Direct Services to align data collection, impact metrics, and narrative storytelling.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, humility, equity, and mutual learning in a participatory governance structure.

Who You Are: 

While no one person will embody all of the qualities described below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• Deep commitment to reproductive justice, community care, and NWAAF’s values; experience working alongside impacted communities.
• Demonstrated success meeting revenue goals, typically 6–8 years of nonprofit development experience, including 3+ years of experience in a major role in donor leadership
• Experience with grant prospecting, proposal development, and reporting; ability to align grant budgets with program needs.
• Demonstrated ability to write and create compelling, donor-centric content across multiple formats (digital, print, and in-person); ability to translate impact into compelling, dignified narratives.
• A relationship-builder who collaborates across organizations and coalitions with humility and care.
• Proficiency with CRM/donor management software (e.g., Little Green Light, Bloomerang), email and digital fundraising platforms, and basic analytics/reporting.
• Comfortable building systems from the ground up, working in ambiguity, and iterating based on learning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Based in or with deep ties to WA/OR/ID/AK; ability to travel regionally for key meetings/events (approximately quarterly).
• Experience with participatory governance models.

Work-Life Balance & Benefits:

• Schedule: 32 hours/week with flexible scheduling 
• Paid Time Off: 15–18 vacation days per year based on tenure
• Holiday Pay:  11 federal holidays, 3 floating holidays, plus a winter holiday closure from December 25-January 1
• Paid Sick Time: Accrued monthly depending on state law
• Health Benefits: $400/month health stipend + $300/month mental health stipend
• Other Stipends: $250/month wellness + $265/month remote work
• Retirement: 3% 401(k) match
• Professional Development: Varies with budget, minimum of $400/year in 2025

The salary for this role ranges from $102,000 to $110,000, depending on experience. NWAAF’s compensation philosophy is rooted in equity, transparency, and alignment with the cost of living in King County, WA. We are committed to ensuring our team is paid fairly, with pay scales designed to reflect both lived and professional experience.

LegacyHRC is managing our hiring process. If you need accommodations during the application process, please contact [email protected]. We’re happy to assist!

We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds, especially those from historically underrepresented and protected groups, to apply if you connect with our mission and bring relevant skills and experience. At NWAAF, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a work environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Join us in a space where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

If you have questions about your legal rights or any potential risks associated with working or volunteering with the Northwest Abortion Access Fund, please use this resource: https://abortiondefensenetwork.org/get-in-touch/