Board Recruitment

The Opportunity

We are seeking community-centered leaders to join our Board of Directors and help advance our mission to ensure abortion access in Maryland. Board members provide governance, strategic oversight, fundraising support, and community leadership to help strengthen the organization and advance its impact. We encourage individuals impacted by barriers to abortion access and those with experience in nonprofit leadership, grassroots organizing, and advocacy to apply.

Role of the Board: The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring the organization’s long-term health, mission alignment, and financial sustainability. Operating under a blended governance and capacity-building model, board members participate in committee work and support the Co-Executive Directors through governance, stewardship, and strategic guidance. The Co-Executive Directors lead the organization’s strategy, operations, and day-to-day management. Board members serve as advisors, ambassadors, and stewards, providing accountability and support while helping strengthen relationships with the communities we serve.

About the Abortion Fund of Maryland

Abortion Fund of Maryland is a Maryland-based nonprofit organization that assists individuals who live in or travel to Maryland for abortion care. Founded in 2014, the organization provides confidential financial and logistical support to help bridge the gap between what clients can afford and the total cost of abortion care.

Recruitment Timeline

August 7: Application window closes
August 1 – September 15: Application review
September 30: All candidates notified of their application status
September & October: Candidate interviews
November 15: Candidate offers
December or January 2027: Orientation

Board Member Expectations & Requirements

Be a Maryland resident and be able to serve a three-year term (January 2027–December 2029).
Attend quarterly in-person board meetings in Baltimore City and monthly virtual committee meetings and commit approximately 5–10 hours per month to board service.
Support bodily autonomy, abortion access, racial equity, and social justice.
Actively contribute to governance, fundraising, outreach, and committee work.
Serve as ambassadors for the organization by building relationships with donors, community partners, and supporters.
Stay informed about the organization’s work and abortion access issues in Maryland.
Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and a culture of engagement and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Leadership

Attend quarterly board meetings and actively participate in at least one committee.
Help guide the organization’s strategic direction, mission alignment, and long-term sustainability.
Contribute to a culture of transparency, racial equity, shared leadership, and community accountability.

Fundraising & Community Engagement

Support fundraising efforts through peer-to-peer fundraising, donor engagement, community outreach, and relationship-building.
Contribute time, connections, or in-kind resources that advance the organization’s mission and impact.
Serve as an ambassador for the organization within the community.

Board Development

Support the recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of new board members.
Participate in training and ongoing learning opportunities related to governance, equity, and nonprofit leadership.
Help build a board that reflects the communities most impacted by barriers to abortion access.

Board Committee Participation

Board members serve on at least one of the following committees:

Governance Committee: Supports board recruitment, onboarding, retention, accountability, governance best practices, and racial equity stewardship.
Development Committee: Partners with staff to advance fundraising, donor stewardship, and relationship-building efforts.
Finance Committee: Provides financial oversight, supports budgeting and risk management, and promotes responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

Desired Skills & Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise or professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

Nonprofit leadership
Human Resources
Fundraising, major gifts, or donor stewardship
Accounting, banking, or financial management
Legal and regulatory compliance
Web design, technology, or IT systems

We also value lived experience, community leadership, organizing experience, and a demonstrated commitment to reproductive justice.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by August 7, 2026. Interested applicants should complete this form and submit a resume. Candidates are encouraged to apply even without meeting 100% of the other role requirements.

While we deeply value the expertise and perspectives of abortion clinic staff, we do not accept current clinic employees to our Board of Directors due to potential conflicts of interest in organizational decision-making. We welcome applications from former abortion clinic staff and healthcare providers who do not work in abortion care.

Commitment to Equity

We believe those most impacted by barriers to abortion access should help shape the decisions that affect their communities. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse lived experiences, including people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, people with low-income backgrounds, and people who have sought abortion care.