EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Florida Access Network (FAN) is excited to invite nominations and applications for its next Executive Director. Rooted in reproductive justice, FAN ensures that people across Florida, particularly those most impacted by systemic inequities, can access abortion care and the full spectrum of reproductive health services with dignity and support. The fight for reproductive justice around the country has always been led by Queer, Black, and Brown people—and so is FAN. The organization is building a network grounded in love, sex, and freedom for all, and driven by a vision of a world free from violence, oppression, and injustice. Since 1995, FAN has worked at the intersection of direct service, funding, and advocacy, supporting thousands of people each year through direct abortion funding, logistical assistance, mutual aid, and community mobilization.

Following a period of transition and reflection, FAN is entering a new chapter focused on stabilization and renewed strategic clarity. The next Executive Director will guide the organization in deepening its operational and financial stability, fostering a culture of collaboration and transparency, and strengthening relationships across the reproductive health and justice ecosystem. This is an opportunity to steward an organization with a crucial role in Florida’s abortion access landscape, while shaping its next stage of growth and resilience.

The ideal candidate is a grounded, equity-driven leader with strong operational, fundraising, and people management skills; an understanding of the unique challenges of abortion access in Florida; and the humility and strategic acumen to balance care with accountability. This leader will bring both steadiness and vision, ensuring that FAN’s mission endures and evolves in service of the communities that depend on it. The next Executive Director will lead with imagination and discipline, helping FAN strengthen its operational foundation, expand its visibility and fundraising reach, and deepen its statewide and national presence within the reproductive justice landscape.

ABOUT FLORIDA ACCESS NETWORK

Florida Access Network (FAN) is a reproductive justice organization based in Florida that works to ensure abortion access and reproductive health for all, regardless of ZIP code, income, or identity. Led by Queer, Black, and Brown people, FAN’s work is grounded in the belief that those most impacted by reproductive oppression must lead the fight for justice and liberation. Its programs center community care, decriminalizing abortion, and removing critical barriers through funding, logistical support, advocacy, and solidarity.

FAN serves anyone seeking abortion care in Florida, including residents and those traveling into the state, and centers support for communities disproportionately affected by systemic inequities.

Mission, Identity, and History
FAN builds pathways to abortion access by advocating for reproductive justice, funding abortion care, and providing logistical support to make access a reality. Founded in 1995 as the Central Florida Women’s Emergency Fund, FAN expanded statewide in 2008 and rebranded in 2019 to reflect its commitment to advancing reproductive justice across Florida.

In moments of crisis, FAN has shown strategic responsiveness: following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the organization raised over $300,000 for abortion care and funded direct abortion services for 700 people statewide. Since relaunching its direct abortion support in 2020, FAN has pledged over $1 million in financial assistance. In 2023 alone, FAN pledged $400,000 in direct abortion care to support 1,500 individuals.

Programs and Services
FAN’s work spans several interconnected program areas:

• Abortion Funding: Provides direct-to-clinic payments to reduce the financial burden on patients.
• Practical and Logistical Support: Offers assistance with travel, lodging, childcare, and related expenses to help people reach care.
• Peer Support / Healing Cohorts: Through the Hibiscus Club (in partnership with Peer Support Space), FAN facilitates peer-led, non-medical support groups for people who have had abortion experiences.
• Mutual Aid and Reproductive Health Kits: Distributes safer sex supplies, emergency contraception, and reproductive health kits through community networks.

Movement Engagement and Public Presence
FAN actively engages in advocacy, storytelling, and public mobilization across Florida. Through its In the Streets work, FAN hosts community events, participates in campaigns, and amplifies narratives that resist stigma and advance reproductive justice. The organization is one of the few in Florida combining direct abortion funding with grassroots organizing, mutual aid, and narrative change strategies. Supporters and partners of FAN can engage by volunteering, hosting FAN Stands (local access points for reproductive health resources), partnering in mutual aid distribution, or joining community campaigns.

LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

In partnership with the Board and staff, the next Executive Director will focus on strengthening internal alignment, building sustainable infrastructure, expanding FAN’s visibility and fundraising capacity, and deepening partnerships across Florida’s reproductive health and justice ecosystem. This leader will bring a strategic and compassionate approach to organizational management, centering staff well-being, building trust, and cultivating collaboration, while also advancing FAN’s public voice, fundraising, statewide impact, and national visibility.

Fundraising and Partnerships (approximately 45% of the position)

• Maintain a holistic understanding of FAN’s financial position, including relationships with financial institutions, budget, and cash flow.
• Lead the organization’s fund development efforts, utilizing a staff-driven model that increases the number and capacity of major donors.
• Partner with the development consultant to identify and cultivate new and expanded funding sources.
• Strengthen relationships with individual and major donors to sustain and grow FAN’s impact.
• Ensure that donor, foundation, and other revenue streams work collaboratively toward a balanced budget.
• Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and development team.
• Maintain compliance with audit requirements and all necessary state and federal filings.
• Lead the creation and implementation of annual and long-term fundraising strategies in collaboration with staff and Board.
• Build and sustain partnerships with key communities, organizations, and stakeholders aligned with FAN’s mission and purpose.
• Serve as an effective and visible spokesperson for FAN, increasing public awareness, clearly articulating the organization’s mission, programs, and impact, and broadening the organization’s reputation among key audiences.
• Advance FAN’s visibility as a trusted and collaborative partner across local, state, and national reproductive justice networks, helping position the organization as a thought leader and convener.

Strategic Operations (approximately 40% of the position)

• Establish a clear and inclusive vision for the continued growth and evolution of FAN.
• Provide strategic direction to guide and align all programs with organizational priorities.
• Partner closely with the Board of Directors to implement approved policies and maintain strong communication and collaboration.
• Ensure that board and staff are equipped and supported, and that all governance measures remain compliant and effective.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the organization, including supervision of staff.
• Manage human resources in tandem with the HR and Governance Committees, including recruitment, professional development, and compensation planning.
• Maintain organizational infrastructure (e.g., telecommunications, technology systems, and supplies) that enables smooth operations.
• Support the Executive Committee and Board in setting organizational goals, priorities, and long-term vision.
• Strengthen and engage the Board of Directors to help prioritize and implement the organization’s initiatives.
• Ensure that annual and multi-year strategic plans are clear, aligned, and measurable.
• Monitor progress and organizational impact through meaningful data and reflection, ensuring that decisions remain responsive to staff learning and community needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Committee.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for FAN’s Direct Service and Advocacy programs, ensuring they are effective, sustainable, and responsive to community needs.
• Empower and support staff in program implementation, cultivating leadership and accountability across the team.
• Champion professional growth opportunities and transparent feedback practices that build internal capacity and cultivate shared leadership.
• Create pathways for recruiting, managing, and retaining volunteers who advance FAN’s mission.
• Remain closely attuned to the evolving needs of Florida communities and adapt programs accordingly.
• Uphold FAN’s values of care, confidentiality, and trust, and support smooth internal operations through consistent, transparent communication and accountability.

Community Engagement (approximately 15% of the position)

• Maintain strong, visible leadership in coalition and movement spaces, representing FAN with authenticity and integrity.
• Collaborate with the communications team to elevate FAN’s visibility and presence across Florida.
• Serve as a trusted spokesperson and community resource on reproductive health and abortion access, with sensitivity to the needs of low-income communities, people of color, and young people.
• Actively participate in convenings, summits, retreats, and staff meetings, and maintain engagement in professional networks and development opportunities to strengthen FAN’s visibility and relationships across the movement.

The next Executive Director will be a collaborative and grounded leader who brings clarity and cohesion to FAN’s work, strengthening the systems, relationships, and resources that sustain its mission and its people.

The Approach
In leading FAN, the Executive Director will embody the organization’s values and foster a culture of authenticity, care, and equity, reflecting FAN’s roots in Queer, Black, and Brown leadership and its vision of love, freedom, and collective liberation.

• Reproductive Justice: Grounds all internal and external work in the vision and values of reproductive justice.
• Equitable Management: Translates equity and inclusion into practices for staff development, retention, strategy, and organizational culture.
• Trust and Authenticity: Leads with transparency and humility, building genuine relationships across lines of difference, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, ability, and citizenship status.
• Learning and Growth: Models curiosity and continuous learning, deepening the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate a strong team, impactful programs, and authentic leadership.
• Shared Leadership and Staff Empowerment: Practice inclusive and collaborative leadership that empowers staff to lead within their roles and advances FAN’s shared ownership model of organizational success.