Development Director at Psychedelic Therapy Nonprofit

WHO WE ARE: Alchemy Community Therapy Center is a nonprofit in Oakland, CA (Ohlone land) with a mission of providing affordable psychedelic-assisted therapy to underserved communities, as well as high-quality training to diverse therapists. Alchemy envisions a world where everyone has access to liberating mental health care, especially communities impacted by systemic injustice.

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 Board of Directors, the Development Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Alchemy’s fundraising including the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, grants and contracts, special events and capital campaigns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Executive Director and Board Treasurer on organizational budget
• Develop agency fundraising strategy and implement fundraising plan
• Grow major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors, and maintaining relationships with donors on a continual basis
• Organize small and large-scale fundraising initiatives
• Develop and maintain Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, donor database, fundraising database and tracking systems, and other fundraising technology
• Oversee grantseeking including research, proposal writing and reporting for government, corporate and foundation grants
• Develop and maintain a grant writing “plan of action” that outlines upcoming potential funding sources and deadlines, and grant database outlining awarded, pending and denied grants/contracts
• Manage our annual fund, including mailings and annual fundraising drives
• Serve as primary contact with funders
• Create solicitation materials for fundraising efforts
• Coordinate and manage special fundraising events in collaboration with Community Engagement Director
• Create and develop goals and metrics for reporting
• 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

KEY OUTCOMES (Year 1):

• Support Alchemy in executing a $500,000 fundraising campaign to support expansion opportunities and fund operations through the end of Calendar 2026
• Create and implement a fundraising plan within 60 days of start date.
• 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 our donors up to date

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent influencing/negotiating skills and oral and written communication
• Strong networking skills
• Promotes integrity and accountability for self and others
• Collaborative approach and attitude
• Embraces diversity
• 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 situations
• Strong writing skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree
• 2-4 years minimum of progressive fund development related experience
• Proficiency in google suite related web applications

HOURS & COMPENSATION:

• Part-time employee
• Up to $45 / hour, negotiable based on experience and qualifications
• Potential for timely salary re-evaluation based on performance

PHYSICAL 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. The position requires the ability to see, hear and speak.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is intended to be completed in a hybrid manner - with the option to work from our East Bay office, as well as virtually. Periodic duties will be performed in various community settings. 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.