Development Director
Company: Neuly
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
WHO WE ARE: Sage Institute is a non-profit that provides
high-quality training, accessible psychedelic therapy at our
sliding-scale clinic, and innovative research, fostering effective
and culturally-responsive mental health treatment for underserved
communities in Oakland and the surrounding Bay Area.POSITION
OVERVIEW: The Development Director holds all matters related to
strategic fund development in alignment with the mission, values
and vision of the organization. Under the direction of the
Executive Director and in collaboration with the Fund Development
Committee of the Board of Directors, the Development Director will
be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Sage
Institute's fundraising including the major gifts program, annual
fund, planned giving, grants and contracts, special events and
capital campaigns.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with ED & Board of Directors to develop agency fundraising
strategy
- Grow major gifts program
- Identify, solicit, and cultivate major donors
- Maintain relationships with donors on a continual basis
- Develop and maintain donor database
- Ensure that all entries are up-to-date and regular contact with
donors is made
- Serve as primary contact with donors
- Outreach to new potential donors
- Send regular newsletters & other ongoing communications
- Develop & update fundraising materials as needed
- Create solicitation materials for fundraising efforts
- Support with creation of publications to support fundraising
activities
- Develop & implement corporate sponsorship program
- Outreach to potential corporate sponsors
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with sponsors
- Plan & implement fundraising events and initiatives
- Organize and manage small and large-scale fundraising
events
- Recruit and train fundraising staff and volunteers as
needed
- Plan, implement, and evaluate fundraising campaigns and
activities
- Manage our annual fund, including mailings and annual
fundraising drivesOngoing Responsibilities:
- Stay informed on top fundraising trends and strategies in the
nonprofit sector
- Present at Board of Directors meetings when requested by the
Board
- Other special projects as assigned by the leadership team
- Create and develop goals and metrics for reportingLong Term
focus:
- Build planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts
such as bequest expectations
- Oversee grantseeking including research, proposal writing and
reporting for government, corporate and foundation grants
- Maintain a grant writing "plan of action" that outlines
upcoming potential funding sources and deadlines
- Maintain a grant database outlining awarded, pending and denied
grants & contractsKEY OUTCOMES:
- Create and implement a fundraising plan within 30 days of start
date.
- Raise a minimum of $300,000 per year.
- Generate and maintain relationships with at least 25 different
core individual donors, and 5 corporate and or foundation donors
within the first year
- Send a monthly newsletter keeping donors up to date
- Coordinate at least 1 major annual fundraising event, and 4
smaller events for key donorsCOMPETENCIES:
- Excellent influencing/negotiating skills and oral and written
communication
- Promotes integrity and accountability for self and others
- Collaborative approach and attitude
- Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Strategic thinker and visionary
- Possesses awareness and motivation towards mission, values, and
vision of agency
- Adaptable and open to change as needed, and adjusts rapidly to
new situationsQUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 2-4 years minimum of progressive fund development related
experience
- Proficiency in Google Suite related web applicationsHOURS &
COMPENSATION:Part-time employee or contractor$3000/month retainer,
negotiable based on experience and qualificationsPotential for
timely salary re-evaluation based on performancePHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The position requires occasional sitting, standing,
walking and driving. Frequent use of computer and phone. Lifting is
required occasionally, of no more than 20 lbs. at a
time.ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed in an
office environment or remotely in the community. Travel may be
required as assigned by leadership. Adherence to any specific
safety policies regarding COVID-19 is required.EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, keyboard, telephone, printers, copy machines.
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Keywords: Neuly, Hayward , Development Director, Executive , Berkeley, California
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