Project 50: Development Officer

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Reports To: Executive Director (with close collaboration with the Operations Support Manager and Board of Directors)

Location: Flexible may be in-house, remote or hybrid. Some travel required.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About Project 50

Project 50 is a non-partisan PAC that invests in and grows state-based organizations to build political and electoral power at the local level to secure abortion rights in all 50 states. Our vision is that everyone, everywhere must have the right to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions to chart their future. Project 50 is building that reality.

We are still in the start-up phase — building systems, growing our base of support, and refining our infrastructure to scale. This position offers an opportunity to help shape a young and ambitious organization during an exciting period of growth.

Position Summary

The Development Officer plays a key role in building and sustaining Project 50’s fundraising program - with a primary focus on major gifts and donor engagement. This position is ideal for someone who is entrepreneurial, enjoys relationship building, and is energized by creating new systems and strategies from the ground up.

The Development Officer will help expand our network of supporters, strengthen donor relationships, and partner with our Board of Directors to grow their fundraising capacity and engagement. Working closely with the Executive Director, this person will help design and implement strategies that lay the foundation for long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Major Gifts & Donor Engagement

• Design and oversee a fundraising program that will grow to include and integrate principal, major and mid-level gifts, donor acquisition and retention.

• Establish annual and multi-year revenue targets, donor acquisition and retention goals, and additional performance metrics aligned with organizational objectives.

• Support and staff small cultivation and larger stewardship events (virtual or in-person) to deepen donor engagement (approximately 4-6/year)

• Coordinate logistics, guest lists, invites, and develop donor materials such as website updates, thank-you notes, and event follow-ups, keeping communications personal and mission-driven.

• Partner with Executive Director and Board members to effectively engage them in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.

Development Operations and Systems

• Manage and optimize a Project 50 donor database (CRM) appropriate for the current stage evolution of Project 50’s fundraising program. Use the database to efficiently generate reports and analysis regarding donor acquisition, retention, gift restrictions, etc.

• Work with Operations Manager to ensure efficient execution of fundraising operations and integration with broader organizational systems.

Board Engagement & Support

• Collaborate with Board Chair and Executive Director to enhance Board members’ fundraising capacity, helping them identify and leverage their networks for donor cultivation.

• Provide guidance and tools to strengthen board members’ fundraising efforts.

• Assist with governance support such as meeting preparation, follow-up, and on-boarding of new members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of fundraising or donor relations experience, ideally including work with major donors.

• Demonstrated success in relationship management, prospect research, and/or donor engagement.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with donor management systems (CRM) and Microsoft Office/Google Suite.

• Deep commitment to the mission of Project 50, incorporating efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.

Core Competencies

• Donor-Centric Mindset: Prioritizes donor experience and engagement at every stage.

• Strategic Fundraising: Balances immediate revenue generation with long-term donor pipeline building.

• Relationship Management: Builds strong, trust-based relationships with donors, board members, and stakeholders.

• Mission-Driven: Effectively translates mission impact into compelling donor communications.

• Entrepreneurial Thinker: Thrives in a start-up environment; excited by building and improving systems, testing new approaches, and helping shape an evolving organization.