About MAPS
Since 1986, MAPS has led the psychedelic movement with evidence-based approaches to changing policies, advancing research, and shaping culture. MAPS' flagship project seeding the effort to make MDMA into a medicine for PTSD has birthed a new field that won't give up until its goal has been achieved. Clinical and real-world research is flourishing, as academics and entrepreneurs catch up to MAPS and the other visionary members of our movement who sparked and carried this work for a generation.
In the meantime, our hearts have been dedicated to public education and community building to inform evidence-based policy, and we have laid the foundation of the movement to efforts for legal, responsible access to psychedelics for healing, spirituality, and personal growth even outside of the medical model. This vision has been made real by advocates who have ushered in regulated programs and created momentum for decriminalization and psychedelic public health in small and large jurisdictions worldwide.
Why work for MAPS?
At MAPS, we value transparency, autonomy, experimentation, and kind, direct feedback. We welcome applicants who thrive in a growing organization that values science and healing.
We believe in diversity and inclusion of people of all backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, educational backgrounds, arrest or conviction record, military and veteran status, religions, abilities, and perspectives. MAPS values and seeks applicants who are people of color, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid.MAPS strives to continually improve upon the supportive, equitable, and accessible work environment.
MAPS is at the forefront of changing the way mental health issues are treated and is committed to bringing dignity and access to overcoming mental health challenges through the conscious use of psychedelics. We believe we are changing the world, and we want you to be a part of it. MAPS has 7 guiding principles : (1) healing for all, (2) be the bridge, (3) open science – open book, (4) prioritize public benefit, (5) set the setting, (6) consciousness without criminalization, and (7) see past the paradox. For more information, please visit 7 Principles of MAPS.
Application Window
- The initial application window for this role closed on September 30th; if you applied before September 30th you can expect a reply by mid-October.
- We've moved this job requisition to a rolling application process; if you apply, your application will be considered. Expect a response within 3 weeks of submitting your application. Please only apply if you meet the required qualifications.
How You Can Help
This role is for either a Philanthropy Officer, or if you meet more senior qualifications, a Philathropy Manager. You will consistently work with the Philanthropy team, programmatic managers and executive leadership on cross-departmental projects focused on philanthropic success. As the Philanthropy Officer / Manager for the West Coast, you will be responsible for identifying leads, cultivating major gift prospects, and stewarding relationships with existing donors. Your ability to empathize with donors and clearly communicate our organization's mission is vital. You will be a thought partner and team player in raising and securing the financial resources to support MAPS operations and programs.You share MAPS' vision and embrace our mission to develop medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. You will develop and manage a portfolio of 125+ major gift donors and prospects capable of giving five to seven-figure level gifts. You will develop comprehensive cultivation plans for all donors and prospects while setting stewardship plans toward long term sustainable partnership and growth.Primary Roles and Responsibilities
Be one of MAPS' Philanthropic LeadersHelp our donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through a relationship with our organization
Secure major gifts at the five to seven-figure level with the purpose of raising the annual goalManage existing portfolio of donors and prospects using moves management in SalesforceWork with the development department to align efforts and set goalsMake compelling direct solicitations in-person and virtuallyCollaborate with Development team on fundraising materials, communications, stewardship in order to best work with major gift donorsLead the development and production of our annual Impact Report, including gathering outcome data from program managers, writing compelling content that showcases project achievements and program progress, and collaborating with Communications team members on design and publication to effectively demonstrate donor impact and organizational successAcknowledge major donors through public and private recognitionCollaborate with organizational senior leadership regarding donor strategies, including donors who connect directly through senior leadershipTrack and report progress using specific metrics and SalesforceAttend internal and external meetings, events, cultivation opportunities as neededConceptualize, plan, and execute 3-5 donor salon events per year that create meaningful engagement opportunities with major donors and high-potential prospects; develop compelling programming that showcases our mission impact, facilitate thoughtful discussions that deepen donor connections to our work, and implement strategic follow-up to advance relationships and inspire increased philanthropic supportConference and event support, including tabling at MAPS eventsCollaborate on essential administrative development tasksManage Relationships with major donors and partners :Schedule phone, virtual and in-person meetings, lunches, and dinners to build relationships
Regularly provide updates on MAPS' progress and funding needs, and connect with key program leads to stay up-to-dateCapture pertinent donor interactions (contact reports, proposals, stewardship, etc.) and update accurate proposals (opportunities) and projections in SalesforceParticipate in established communities with high number of target audienceCreate proposals for donorsEscalate and resolve areas of concern as raised by donorsCultivate new relationships with donor prospectsContinually update donor prospect list in Salesforce
Identify new leads, pass to appropriate fundraising team memberResearch and create strategy for approaching new donorsLeverage current networks for growthIdentify and qualify opportunities to grow relationships and networksParticipate in strategic conferences, meetings, and events with high probability of active and new targetsTrack and quantify success through established metricsPresent and share information to affirm position as thought leaders and domain expertsMore About You (Qualifications)
5+ years of major gifts ($10,000 / donor annually) experience requiredSuccessful experience communicating with diverse groups of people and translating a charitable mission into creative, compelling, accessible proposalsProven experience seeking, securing, and managing five-figure gifts and aboveExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsHigh level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraisingProven ability to interact and influence philanthropic leadersExperience motivating and managing high-profile volunteer leadership and senior executivesProficiency using Salesforce or a similar CRM database for retrieving, organizing, researching, and presenting donor / prospect information and moves managementProficiency with office software including Microsoft Office 365, Google Suite, document storage drives, and Asana or similar project management softwareSuccessful experience interacting with high-net-worth individuals while maintaining confidentiality and discretion when working with sensitive informationComfortable with working remotely and regular business-related travel for meetingsCommitted to the mission of healing for all and ending the War on DrugsLeadership and teamwork skills that inspire collaboration and resultsProven ability to effectively build partnerships and engage stakeholdersCompensation, Location & Hours
Full-time, Salaried, Exempt position : $120k-145kLocation : You are required to be within proximity to one of four major metropolitan hubs (Seattle, San Francisco / Bay Area, Los Angeles, or Austin TX). Unfortunately, we will not be considering candidates that are not in proximity to one of these four areasYou are required to have a suitable workspace with secure internet and reliable phone reception. This position requires frequent phone and internet meetings.Applicants must be available during standard business hours (9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM your local time, Monday through Friday). The exact schedule may be arranged upon hire.This role travels 10-20% of the time. Occasional weekend hours may be requiredHealth insurance / FSA / HRA / Vision / Dental / Life / AD&D for employees / dependentsFlexible Time Off + 16 Paid HolidaysDedication to creating a culture with work-life integrationPI555f5d6cd5f2-30511-38528644
