Development Relations Associate

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund), advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care, are seeking a full-time Development Relations Associate to support and strengthen fundraising efforts.

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 EST. The salary range for this position is $66,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience.

WHO WE ARE 

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. For decades, our strategy has been to go on the offensive, at the state and local level, so we have a long track record of passing laws that are safeguarding and advancing access.

In states and cities across the country, we launch campaigns, change policy, and elect candidates who champion our cause, all by working hand-in-hand with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations; health care providers; and other groups invested in this fight. We partner in communities where change is needed and where we can make a difference. At the national level, we engage in groundbreaking public opinion research, proactive policy initiatives, and innovative advocacy campaigns to help reshape the national conversation about reproductive freedom.

Our approach to advocacy, policy, and politics strives to center the people who are most impacted by barriers to care, historically underserved, and often under-represented — Black women and Black communities, Indigenous and other communities of color, low-income people, and immigrants.

We don’t just push back against restrictions on reproductive autonomy; we fight for a society in which everyone has the freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives.

THE ROLE

The Development Relations Associate position plays a critical role in supporting the organization's fundraising efforts by collaborating with the Vice President of Development to develop and implement comprehensive development plans, manage donor segmentation, oversee prospect research, and contribute to the creation of impactful fundraising materials, all while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Partner with the Vice President of Development to execute strategic fundraising plans, including tailored cultivation and stewardship best practices across all giving levels.
• Support Vice President of Development in executing a call time management process for organizational leadership.
• Serve as a key writer for development materials, including broad base donor communications and updates, solicitations, and collateral development for individual donors
• Manage prospect research and donor qualification program to help build and maintain a pipeline of individual and institutional funders
• With support from the Development Database Associate, oversee segmentation and list development to maximize both mailing and email campaigns focused on donor stewardship, cultivation and retention
• Under direction of Vice President of Development, and in collaboration with the Development Database Associate, help maintain moves management tracking for mid and major gifts portfolio, ensuring effective stewardship and cultivation of high-value donors.
• Oversee department subscriptions and shared inboxes; respond to or redirect donor inquiries to appropriate staff members.
• Serve as key member of team responsible for planning and executing donor cultivation and fundraising events
• Help foster a collaborative team environment grounded in racial equity, inclusion, and mutual support
• This role will serve as backup for the Development Database Associate as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in progressively increasing responsibilities in a development role at a nonprofit organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of solicitation strategy and familiarity with moves management.
• Comfort working with staff at all levels in a highly collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of core reproductive rights issues preferred.
• Familiarity with a donor or fundraising centric CRM preferred.
• Professional discretion and confidentiality.
• 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.
• 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 Microsoft Office Suite.
• This position works fully remote and may require travel to NIRH HQ in NYC.

• 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 from anywhere in the US
• Work from Home Stipend