Job description
Join our mission to deliver global healing:
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. Research indicates that psychedelics have the potential to be a breakthrough in treating PTSD, depression, addiction, and other conditions.
MAPS has worked for over 37 years toward paving the way for the education and legalization of such breakthrough medicines. MAPS is committed to bringing these healing modalities to the world and providing them in such a way that communities that most need mental health resources have access to them. This shift has the potential to unlock previously unavailable resources for the investigation of psychedelic-assisted treatments applied to our most critical mental health challenges. The Development Coordinator will be an instrumental player in advancing the research, public education, health equity, and advocacy initiatives of MAPS through philanthropic support.
How you can help deliver global healing:
MAPS is seeking a Development Research Analyst to join the Development Team. We are a dispersed workforce of full-time employees in a remote work environment. The Development Team is positioned in areas around the country.
Co-reporting to the Associate Directors of Annual Giving and Grants, the Analyst will support essential functions of our fundraising strategy, inclusive of donor and prospect research, grant reporting, moves management tracking, and supporting donor events. The right candidate will keenly understand the role that public education and policy and advocacy play in fulfilling MAPS’ goal to responsibly “mainstream” psychedelics and “set the setting” for an ethical, safe, and robust global psychedelic movement. The Analyst will be a thought partner and team player in raising and securing revenues to support MAPS mission delivery and mission support.
This work requires someone who shares MAPS’ vision and embraces our mission to develop medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. The Analyst will conduct and analyze research on current and prospective donors from a broad range of constituencies; craft compelling progress reports and targeted program updates; and proactively ensure MAPS has the appropriate infrastructure to support a growing and distinctive philanthropy program. This position provides comprehensive research reports to the Development Team for the purpose of cultivating a moves management and stewardship program for annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, foundations, and corporate giving.
This position requires strong writing, data analysis, and project management skills. The ideal candidate must be a skilled and effective writer and analyst capable of integrating smoothly into the Development Team and organizational culture of MAPS. Optimally, you would have at least 2-3 years of experience working in a nonprofit on prospect research or grants and are proficient with CRMs such as Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge.
More about you:
You feel in the depth of your being that your professional and personal paths have all led to MAPS. In other words, MAPS is one of your dream causes. What is MAPS’ cause? It is rooted in real healing for all despite access to resources. You are a lifelong devotee to social justice causes like, racial equality, health equity, and of course…drug policy reform. You are perpetually fascinated by storytelling and the human experience. You deeply value creative space. It would be one of your life’s most profound privileges to help shape the story of MAPS as it approaches a milestone with a magnitude that has the potential to forever change the way people heal.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities:
We are sharing a full list of strategic responsibilities because we aim to give a full picture and scope of the Development Team, not because we expect you to have previous experience in each area. In fact, research shows that men apply for a job or promotion when they meet 60% of the qualifications; whereas women and some marginalized identities only apply if they meet every requirement. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the personal and professional experience to lead a team to success in these areas. We want to hear from you, and therefore implore you to apply even if you don’t check every box:
Prospect and Donor Research (50%)
- Systematically identify, analyze, synthesize, and maintain information on current and prospective donors assessing financial capacity, philanthropic tendencies, giving propensity, and linkages to MAPS
- Conduct research and prepare in-depth profiles and summary information for current and prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations by analyzing and interpreting biographical, professional, and financial information
- Prepare reports or other materials to support cultivation and stewardship events
- Maintain prospect research fields in database records for current and prospective donors
- Support the identification and assignment of new potential donors to development staff
- Monitor giving reports for potential new prospects for major and annual fund giving
Departmental Operations (10%)
- Partner with gift officers and Associate Director of Annual Giving to provide event production support, including providing suggested guest lists and preparing lookbooks
- Additional special projects as needed
Grant Reporting Assistance (40%)
- Collaborate closely with the Associate Director of Grants on grant reporting strategy
- Monitor grants for legal, financial, and program compliance, including but not limited to ensuring that grant requirements are correctly documented in the grant files and database
- Maintain contract files for awarded grants in the grant files and database
- Maintain an up-to-date calendar of post-award activities for grants and contracts
- Prepare work plans and timelines to ensure timely submission of reports, disbursement requests, and other grant-related documents
- Draft compelling progress reports and targeted program updates to funders that fully capture programmatic success
- Coordinate with Finance Department to prepare timely and accurate external financial reports that comply with all donor regulations
- Work with program staff to confirm that reports are backed by adequate documentation
- Assemble all necessary supporting materials and documents, including budget reports, outcome measurements, success stories, etc.
- Maintain positive relationships with funders and potential funders
Our Ideal Candidate for this role is someone who...
- Has 3+ years of prospect research and/or grant experience in a nonprofit
- Is knowledgeable and comfortable with CRMs, experience with Salesforce is a plus
- Can maintain confidentiality and discretion when working with sensitive information
- Has excellent writing and analytical skills
- Is a experienced project manager with strong time management skills
- Is committed to healing for all and ending the War on Drugs
- Is a kind, caring, compassionate team member
Compensation, FLSA Status, Location, and Hours:
- Full-time, salaried, exempt
- Starting Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
- This is a remote position that will require you to have a suitable workspace with secure internet and reliable phone reception are required. This position requires frequent phone and internet meetings. Certain home office expenses may be reimbursed. A work computer will be provided
- Applicants are encouraged to 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. Occasional weekend hours may be required with advance arrangement and travel a few times a year may be required
- Some travel may be required (with COVID-19 precautions)
- Health insurance/FSA/HRA/Vision/Dental/Life&AD&D for employees/dependents.
- Flexible PTO/16 Paid Holidays
- Dedication to creating a culture with work-life integration
How MAPS values diversity in our recruiting process:
As an organization, we celebrate people of all identities: all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, educational backgrounds, military and veteran status, religions, abilities, family relationship structures, and perspectives. We continuously strive to build a supportive, equitable and accessible environment and culture. We hope you feel welcome to bring your full self and all of your identities with you in our application process. MAPS is also a supporter of second chance hiring. If you have feedback for us, we would love to hear from you.
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. MAPS is a dispersed workforce that offers full-time employment in a remote work environment. We are committed to conscious leadership and an inclusive team dynamic. Our culture is one of mutual respect, responsibility, and trust. Our employees’ health and happiness are priorities, and we treat our staff like people, not numbers on a spreadsheet. 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.
Learn more about MAPS:
- TED Talk by MAPS Founder Rick Doblin, Ph.D., on the future of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
- Tim Ferriss Podcast interview with MAPS Founder, Rick Doblin, Ph.D.
- Capstone Campaign
- MAPS website
- MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC)
- A Wholly Public Benefit Model
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