Senior Director of Institutional Giving
About National Institute for Reproductive Health
The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund) are advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care and build political power for reproductive freedom. We launch campaigns, change policy, and elect candidates, all by working hand-in-hand with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations in states and cities across the country. We work in the communities where the need is great and we can make a difference, so the fabric of reproductive freedom is harder to tear apart.
NIRH and NIRH Action Fund are seeking a full-time Senior Director of Institutional Giving to lead and expand a dynamic portfolio of institutional funders and secure support for the organization’s mission-driven work.
This is a benefits eligible, full-time non-exempt position that will require 35 hours of work, with flexibility, during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM ET. The salary range for this position is $107,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience. The position is remote and the preferred candidate is within a four hour radius of New York City.
THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Senior Director of Institutional Giving will play a key role on NIRH’s Development team, leading and overseeing a portfolio of institutional grantmakers, including both restricted and general operating support on annual, multiyear and project basis. The position is responsible for both building and maintaining relationships with existing funders, as well as helping to develop a robust pipeline of new institutional funders to support aggressive annual growth goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in grant writing and relationship management; previous experience with 501(c)(4) fundraising; pipeline development and research as well as the ability to translate complex policy and advocacy work into compelling proposals for funders. Travel will be required every 1-2 months.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Program Management
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve the revenue goals of the foundations and grants program
- Build and maintain comprehensive systems for tracking deadlines, calendars, and reporting structures to ensure compliance and timely submissions
Relationship Building
- In consultation with the Vice President of Development, craft and execute a five-year plan focused on program growth.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with program staff to ensure alignment between funding opportunities and organizational goals.
- Engage with existing funders to maintain and enhance relationships, identifying opportunities for increased grant amounts and partnerships.
- Identify new potential funders, build strategies for engagement, and lead work to forge new relationships.
Research and Development
- Conduct thorough research to identify and qualify prospective new funders and funding opportunities that align with our mission and programs.
- Stay informed about trends in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector to proactively identify potential funding sources.
Grant Writing and Reporting
- Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals and reports that clearly articulate our mission, programs, and impact to funders.
- Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary data and insights for compelling storytelling in proposals.
- Work with the Finance team to maintain clear systems for accurately tracking grant spending and provide compelling budget reports that tell the story of our work.
Strategic Planning
- Work closely with senior leadership to align the foundations and grants program with the organization’s strategic priorities.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of funding strategies, making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Contribute to building a strong and collaborative team culture grounded in racial equity and inclusion.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Minimum of seven years of relevant development experience, working directly in grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit management with a focus on foundations and grants
- Exceptional writing skills with the ability to distill complex policy and advocacy work into clear and persuasive proposals
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Comfort working with staff at all levels in a highly collaborative environment
- Experience working and soliciting funding from foundations who grant funding to 501(c)(4) entities is a plus but not required
- Knowledge of core reproductive rights issues preferred
- Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Ability to work independently, while also collaborating in a team setting
- Ability to travel ever 1-2 months to meet with funders or team members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Proficient with donor CRM databases
- Professional discretion and confidentiality
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous time off package including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
- 401k with employer match
- Flexible Spending Account for transit, healthcare and dependent care
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fully remote position. Strong preference for candidates within a 4 hours radius of NYC.
- Work from Home Stipend
EEO statement
The National Institute for Reproductive Health and NIRH Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer. NIRH and NIRH Action Fund strives to build and support an equitable work community that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional people. As a member of the reproductive freedom movement, NIRH aims to foster leadership and raise the voices of historically marginalized people, including but not limited to Black people and people of color, indigenous/native peoples, LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people, disabled/differently abled people, immigrants, and low-income people. We strongly encourage candidates of these and other diverse backgrounds to apply.
Equity Statement
NIRH and NIRH Action Fund staff and board have committed to racial equity, and as such have been engaged in a multi-year process to adopt a racial equity lens across the organizations. We are a reproductive health and rights organization that incorporates reproductive justice values into our work. We recognize the interconnectivity of identities, such as race, socio-economic status, immigration status, ability, and sex, including sexual orientation, and gender identity, and how they interact with systems of oppressions to shape and impact a person’s freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives. As a result, this person will join an organization that’s currently engaged in shifting its institutional framework.