Executive Director

About Rhode Island Abortion Fund

The Rhode Island Abortion Fund (RIAF) is a mutual aid fund and reproductive justice organization dedicated to supporting Rhode Islanders who choose abortion or contraceptive care but cannot afford the cost. RIAF is a participating member organization of the National Network of Abortion Funds, a collective of almost 100 independent abortion funds, whose mission is to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access.

Since 1989, RIAF (formerly Women’s Health & Education Fund of RI) has been an all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing essential funding for abortion and birth control services. RIAF recognizes that the reproductive justice movement includes all genders, including transgender and non-binary people, and strives to meet the needs of all people who seek our funding.

RIAF works with clinics, community organizations, and nationwide abortion funds to distribute financial support to Rhode Island residents in need of abortion and contraceptive services.

Mission

The mission of RIAF is to ensure access to abortion, contraception, and emergency contraception by subsidizing the cost for Rhode Island residents regardless of their economic status or insurance coverage.

About the Role

Rhode Island Abortion Fund is seeking its first-ever Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and support the organization as it shifts from an all volunteer model to a paid staff and governing board model.

The Executive Director will be the organization’s first paid staff member and will be supported by the Board of Directors. This inaugural role is ideal for a passionate reproductive justice advocate who is interested in being part of the growth of Rhode Island’s only abortion fund. This role will include a combination of day-to-day operations, financial oversight, strategic visioning, relationship building, and program management.

As the fund’s primary spokesperson, the executive director will increase visibility, grow fundraising, and build partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the board to develop RIAF’s strategic goals and increase impact through program development and oversight.

The executive director must be based in Rhode Island or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Day-to-day Operations

• Manage all vendors, consultants, and volunteers
• Develop board meeting agendas in collaboration with the board President
• Maintain organizational systems and technology, including Google Drive
• Monitor the physical mailbox and general email
• Order merchandise and manage inventory
• Manage the fund’s insurance policy

Strategic Visioning

• Determine, with the board, the strategic direction and goals for the organization
• Develop and implement strategies to increase the visibility and reach of the organization across Rhode Island

Relationship Building

• Build and maintain relationships with clinics, key strategic partners, allies, and supporters to advance the RIAF’s mission
• Liaise with the National Network of Abortion Funds
• Manage clinic relationships and agreements

Program Management

• Manage volunteer program
• Work closely with the board on partnerships for Plan B and pregnancy test strip programs
• Receive out-of-state funding requests
• Collect and analyze program data
• Engage in advocacy work around key priorities

Primary Spokesperson

• In collaboration with the board communications committee, determine themes and key messages for communications
• Seek out media opportunities and act as the spokesperson for the organization

Fundraising

• Engage the board in fundraising initiatives
• Manage and build relationships with mid-level and major donors
• Conduct annual fundraising campaigns, including writing fundraising appeals
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into the CRM; process gifts and send acknowledgments; pull lists and reports as needed
• In collaboration with the board events committee, set goals and project manage fundraising events

Financial Management

• Run regular financial reports
• Manage cash flow and reserves
• Collaborate with the bookkeeper to maintain books, file all state and federal reports, conduct financial reconciliation, and pay bills and invoices
• Prepare annual budgets

Who You’ll Work With

• You will report to the Board of Directors.
• You will directly manage volunteers and contractors for the organization.

Skills

• Strong administrative and project management skills
• Financial management and financial strategy
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting and compliance
• Experience in engaging, managing, and developing a board of directors
• Strong public speaking and written communication skills, with the ability to serve as a compelling and credible external representative for the organization
• A self-starter who is willing to bring creativity and flexibility to the role
• Bilingual English/Spanish, or other language prevalent in Rhode Island (Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Cambodian/Khmer, Vietnamese) preferred
• High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Coalition building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of 5-years' equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of experience in project management
• Proven record of successful fundraising in the nonprofit sector
• Background in abortion access work, experience in a health center or clinic setting, leadership in an organization that focuses on mutual aid, LGBTQ+ issues, maternal health, racial justice, public health, sexual and reproductive health, and/or sexual and domestic violence
• Experience working with nonprofit boards
• Clear, compelling, and authentic communicator who is comfortable speaking publicly about reproductive justice issues, including abortion
• Familiarity with the New England region's cultural and political landscape
• Understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles
• Must be a Rhode Island resident

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $75,000-$90,000 annually

Benefits: $500/month health insurance stipend, 6 weeks (240 hours) paid time off, and 15 holidays/closure days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rhode Island Abortion Fund encourages applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in this role are not expected to meet 100% of the items listed. Individuals who feel they meet approximately 70% of the above skills and qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Applications must include a thoughtful cover letter that addresses your interest in working with RIAF, relevant qualifications, and the experience you’d bring to the role, and a current resume.

$500/month health insurance stipend, 6 weeks (240 hours) paid time off, and 15 holidays/closure days

Bilingual English/Spanish, or other language prevalent in Rhode Island (Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Cambodian/Khmer, Vietnamese) preferred