Development Associate

About PSFC:

Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative (PSFC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a funding collaborative created to support the exceptional scientists and organizations working on psychedelic clinical trials and to ensure psychedelic treatments reach all who can benefit. Emerging research indicates that psychedelics have the potential to be a breakthrough in treating PTSD, depression, addiction, and other conditions. PSFC was born in 2017 out of a realization that psychedelic medicine has the potential to make an enormous impact and has an achievable path to regulatory approval, but has been systemically underfunded. Since PSFC’s founding, we have grown into a community of many of the leading funders of psychedelic medicine supporting organizations at the cutting edge of psychedelic research with funding and expert support.

PSFC has funded several organizations at the forefront of the psychedelic field, and in 2020, we completed a $30 million fundraising campaign in partnership with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) to support the completion of phase 3 clinical trials of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. PSFC’s current areas of focus include supporting broad and equitable access to high-quality MDMA-assisted psychotherapy post-FDA approval, and supporting the implementation of Oregon’s Measure 109, which authorizes psilocybin therapy in the state, to ensure the program also provides broad and equitable access to high-quality care.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Development Associate will manage fundraising efforts and help to foster a culture of philanthropy within the organization. They will report to PSFC’s Director of Funder Engagement, Jennifer Childs and will support all aspects of development work including project managing special events, coordinating communications with members, standardizing internal communication processes, maintaining and managing PSFC’s CRM, and supporting any number of exciting virtual and in-person member engagement opportunities.

Donor Data Management and Fundraising:

• Work with the Director of Funder Engagement and across the PSFC team on all donor-related communications such as PSFC’s annual report, newsletters, and social media posts.

• Document meetings, calls, and visits with members, prospects, and institutional partners. Track action items for follow up.

• Draft donor communications including acknowledgements, thank you letters, and other correspondence.

• Generate mailing lists for year-end mailing, spring mailing, annual report mailings, and events. 

• Prepare, edit, and review routine correspondence and proposals for members.

• Research and develop donor and prospect profiles.

• Ensure donation receipts and thank you letters are sent promptly and according to policy.

• Follow up on donor communications in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Director of Funder Engagement. 

Fundraising Operations:

• Maintain fundraising events calendar.

• Maintain CRM records of donor, participant, and sponsor contact in Salesforce database.

• Utilize the CRM system to track trends and giving histories of members.

• Maintain and update document records in Google Drive. 

Event Coordination:

• Manage and coordinate logistics for in-person and online events presented for members, prospective members, partners, and friends of PSFC.

• Coordinate contracts with event vendors. 

• Prepare budgets and forecast expenses for events.

• Track and report on and participant involvement.

• Utilize the organization’s technology platforms to support event fundraising.

• Work collaboratively on events with staff to achieve event fundraising goals.

• Coordinate and deliver donor-centered communications for events and appeals.

Desired Skills/Qualifications: 

• Required work experience: Minimum three years of experience working for a nonprofit organization, community-based organization, charitable foundation, or comparable private-sector organization, preferably in a donor relations, fundraising, or business development role.

• Previous experience in fund development, event management, fundraising events, project management, marketing, communications, or equivalent a plus. 

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.  

• Ability to work autonomously as well as contribute to a cohesive team.

• Capacity to write clearly and informatively and vary writing style as needed.

• Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for their own actions, and follows through on commitments.

• Sensitivity, discretion, and decorum around key external relationships.

• Proficiency with common office software (WealthEngine, Salesforce, Google Suite, Microsoft Office) and ability to quickly learn new platforms.

• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Google Slides, and/or Canva strongly preferred.

• Experience implementing and administering CRM (salesforce) migration is a plus. 

Details and Application Instructions:  

This will be a full-time staff position. Remote candidates will be considered, but there is a preference for the position to be based in the San Francisco area. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to apply@psfc.co.

PSFC is an equal opportunity organization and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees free from discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, arrest or conviction record, and any other basis prohibited by law.