Development Officer
The Brigid Alliance
New York, NY
Anticipated Start Date: Early May
Description
The Brigid Alliance seeks to add a Development Officer to its remote team to help the organization sustain significant growth, beckoned by an increasing need for travel support among abortion seekers in the US.
Role Overview
The Development Officer will be part of a remote team that reports to the Senior Major Gifts Officer and works under the strategic direction of the Senior Director of External Relations, and is responsible for growing both audience and revenue from individual midlevel donors, defined as those contributing between $500 and $4,999 annually. This role is integral to sustaining The Brigid Alliance's growing donor base at a time of increased demand for abortion travel support. The Development Officer manages a portfolio of mid-level and select major donors, supports donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, and contributes to the growth of planned giving initiatives.
This role is donor-facing and relationship-driven, with responsibility for moving donors through the engagement and giving cycle in alignment with organizational priorities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute and refine Brigid’s midlevel giving strategy - driving donor engagement and retention, building a growing planned giving program, and maintaining a portfolio of your own mid-level donors in order to support sustainable growth for the organization. This position will develop strategies to engage, retain, and upgrade midlevel donors, with an emphasis on building a pipeline to major and principal gifts.
Work Environment
The Brigid Alliance is a New York-originated organization with a fully remote team spread across the U.S. This is a full-time role requiring 40 hours per week, following a Monday through Friday schedule from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
This role works most closely with External Relations staff based in the Eastern Time zone and is best suited for candidates located within the Boston-Washington, DC corridor or Eastern Time zone. This position requires sustained computer use and the ability to work in a remote, technology-enabled environment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Donor Portfolio Management & Engagement
Manage an assigned portfolio of mid-level and select major donors by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding supporters through the donor pipeline
Schedule and document all stakeholder meetings related to midlevel giving; ensure key decisions, planning notes, and assignments are archived and tracked
Develop and implement individualized engagement strategies to deepen donor relationships and increase giving
Create, document, and continuously refine midlevel giving plans, donor journeys, and segmentation strategies
Maintain an engagement calendar and prepare or adapt correspondence for mid-level donors, including personalized updates, invitations, and acknowledgements
Track donor interactions, commitments, and next steps accurately in the database
Maintain in-depth knowledge of The Brigid Alliance’s fundraising and programmatic priorities and educate supporters accordingly
Fundraising Strategy & Program Support
Participate in regular prospect review meetings and contribute to pipeline strategy
Support the development and growth of the planned giving program, including outreach to donors interested in bequests and legacy gifts
Support the Senior Major Gifts Officer and other Development colleagues on department-wide fundraising initiatives
Report and analyze midlevel donor data and patterns to measure donor acquisition, retention, upgrade opportunities, and overall portfolio performance
Assist with the development and execution of donor events
Operations & Collaboration
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of donor activity within Salesforce or other CRM systems
Collaborate across the External Relations team to support coordinated donor communications and engagement efforts
Collaborate across External Relations team to ensure supporter facing communications are working together and aligned with
The Brigid Alliance’s voice Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Below are the qualifications of an ideal candidate for the position.
We recognize and support that some knowledge and skills may need to be developed as someone grows into this role.
2-5 years of relevant fundraising experience, including demonstrated success cultivating and stewarding individual donors and/or experience supporting frontline fundraisers with donor strategy, portfolio management, and mid-level giving initiatives
Experience managing a donor portfolio and moving donors through the full engagement cycle
Experience supporting solicitations and donor stewardship efforts
Ability to execute campaign tactics and send timely communication (program updates, personal thank yous, invitations) to donors
Committed to abortion access and bodily autonomy and knowledge of the legislative, political, and legal landscape and issues regarding abortion access
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, donor-facing communications
Self-motivated, resourceful, creative, and able to work independently and collaboratively on a small team
Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and customer service skills that prioritize empathy, understanding, and obtaining information without judgment
Keen attention to detail and organization, managing multiple cases at once, and ensuring thoroughness in all aspects of work
Comfort with using Salesforce, GSuite, or other similar tools
Manage multiple tasks with care in a dynamic work environment
Open to giving and receiving feedback, and committed to practicing this regularly; dedicated to continued learning
Demonstrated ability to learn from feedback and incorporate it into future work
Positive attitude, open to supporting a growing remote culture
Respectful of confidentiality and privacy, strives to provide the best service possible in a non-judgemental and client-centered approach
Ability to work remotely on a full-time basis from approved states (see list under “Work Environment”) and also travel for in-person meetings, events, and conferences as required
Knowledge of legislative, political, and legal landscape and issues regarding abortion access
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting annual salary range of $92,500 - $100,000, determined based on experience and alignment with The Brigid Alliance’s salary band and step structure.
The Brigid Alliance uses a non-negotiable salary band framework to ensure internal equity, consistency, and transparency across roles. All offers are made within the established range for this position.
The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligible from first day of employment), paid family leave (16 weeks at 100% salary continuation), 403(b) contributions, PTO (20 days of PTO during the first two years, 25 days of PTO from years two to five, 30 days of PTO for five years or more), nine paid holidays plus an end of year office closure, and a monthly remote work stipend ($150 per month, or $75 per semi-monthly payroll). The organization also supports professional development with an annual budget of $1,000 per employee, as well as a wellness stipend of $500 per year.
Comprehensive benefits details are available upon request.
How to Apply for this Job
All individuals legally authorized to work in the US and living in Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington are invited to apply.
The expected start for this role is late April/early May 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Friday, March 20, 2026.
About the Organization
The Brigid Alliance (501c3) is a nation-wide practical support organization that provides client centered support to individuals who must travel long distances for later abortion care, and who cannot afford to do so. We customize and fund itineraries that include transportation, lodging, connections to volunteers, meals, childcare reimbursement; and support our clients by staying in touch with them throughout their travels. We work in partnership with independent and nationally affiliated clinics, abortion funds, local and regional practical support organizations.
Since launching in August of 2018, we have assisted over 2,000 individuals and families from 45 states. We are a crucial part of the reproductive health ecosystem connecting the geographic and metaphorical dots between policy, providers, practice, and patient. By alleviating the logistical barriers and financial obstacles of access to care, we are working to ensure that everyone has access to abortion care, no matter where they live.
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