Update as of March 31, 2026: We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

About OpenSSL Foundation

OpenSSL Foundation builds data privacy and security tools that are the backbone of internet protection, quietly safeguarding millions of users. Through our work on the OpenSSL Library, we help build a safer internet — one that serves the public interest and upholds privacy and security as foundational rights. 

Founded in the 1990s, the OpenSSL Library was one of the first open source cryptography toolkits to enable secure and private online connections. It was quickly adopted by software developers around the world and continues to be one of the most trusted and widely used open source cryptography libraries available today. 

OpenSSL Foundation manages the OpenSSL Library co-equally with OpenSSL Corporation. The two organizations are separate and independent, but we collaborate closely on matters related to the Library and its community of users. The Foundation, Corporation, and other players in the OpenSSL ecosystem all subscribe to a shared, overarching OpenSSL Mission, while the Foundation’s mission statement expresses our unique role within this larger ecosystem. 

OpenSSL Foundation is a Delaware-registered taxable nonprofit corporation but not a 501c3. The Foundation is fiscally sponsored by the mission-aligned 501c3 organization Software in the Public Interest, through which we conduct some of our fundraising efforts. 

We are a fully remote organization with no physical offices. The current team of eight people is located across five countries. The organization is led by a five-person management team that meets weekly and uses consensus-based decision making. This position is a member of the management team and reports to the Executive Director.  

We conduct all of our work in the English language. Given the nature of this position, we strongly prefer the candidate be based in the United States. Exceptional candidates outside of the US will also be considered. 

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Work in close partnership with the Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, and leadership direction for OpenSSL Foundation. 
• Define programmatic and fundraising priorities that align with the strategic plan and translate those priorities into funding proposals and presentations. 
• Serve as a public spokesperson for the Foundation. 
• May supervise a part-time contractor who provides executive support for the management team.

Fundraising & Resource Development

• Lead all fundraising efforts from end to end, including corporate sponsorship, foundation grants, individual giving, and other revenue streams. 
• Actively identify potential new donors and funding opportunities through research, networking, and attendance at industry events. 
• Serve as administrator for the Foundation’s CRM (Little Green Light), and maintain up-to-date records of all fundraising activities in this system. 
• Prepare multi-year revenue projections and track progress toward those goals throughout the year. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Foundation’s fiscal sponsor, Software in the Public Interest, managing all aspects of our Model C fiscal sponsorship arrangement.

External Relations & Communications

• Lead the communications and marketing function, determining strategies, schedules, and work plans.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Foundation’s website and LinkedIn presence.
• Design and produce a variety of print materials, such as the annual report, conference booth backdrops, and event swag, working with external designers as needed.
• Identify and secure opportunities to raise the Foundation's visibility, such as interviews, podcasts, events, affiliations, conferences, etc. 

Operations

• Serve as the primary point of contact with external legal counsel, coordinating their review of various legal matters, as needed.
• Lead the planning efforts for 1-2 in-person management meetings per year, including logistics planning and agenda development. 
• Prepare Requests for Proposals or other similar processes to secure new vendors as needed; manage the proposal review process; serve as the primary point of contact for vendors throughout the duration of their contracts.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten years of nonprofit fundraising experience, which may include business development or sales experience.
• Proven track record in raising funds from institutions and corporations and managing all stages of the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process.
• A self-starter who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, identifying problems to solve and opportunities to explore, defining next steps, and leading the work through to completion without close supervision. 
• Comfort working in a lean organization where team members own projects end-to-end, with both leadership responsibilities and administrative work.
• Comfort with a fully remote work environment and asynchronous collaboration.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time, including occasional trips of one week or more in duration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. 

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with fiscal sponsorship.
• Knowledge of or experience with the open source software movement.
• Experience working internationally and cross-cultural skill in working with globally diverse colleagues.

Salary and benefits

The budgeted salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 USD. Final salary will be based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, years of relevant experience, and relevant qualifications. 

All staff are employed via an employer of record, Remote.com. Through Remote.com and Foundation policies, we provide a range of generous benefits to US employees, including: 

• A choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life, disability, and critical illness insurance
• 401k plan with 100% match of employee contributions up to the first 3% of pay and 50% of employee contributions on the next 2% of pay
• Paid US federal holidays, plus 15 additional days of paid vacation per year
• A minimum of 15 days of sick leave per year

How to apply

We value a diverse workplace and encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. The top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of organizations. 

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to careers@openssl.foundation. For best consideration, apply before March 30, 2026. We will continue to accept applications until the position has been filled.