The Organization
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is the leading organization in the U.S. working to end the war on drugs, repair its harms, and build a non-punitive and equitable regulated drug market. We envision a world that embraces the full humanity of people who use drugs, and where the regulation of drugs is grounded in science, compassion, health, equity, and human rights. We fight every day, in collaboration with other movements, and at every policy level – local, state, federal, and international – to change laws, advance justice, and save lives.
We currently prioritize the following issue areas:
- Decriminalizing drugs and building health-based alternatives
- Ensuring our systems help people, not hurt them, by uprooting the drug war from our daily lives
- Reinvesting resources into communities and divesting from punitive policing and law enforcement
- Rethinking and reducing punishment of people in the drug trade
- Legalizing and regulating drugs the right way
DPA has grown to more than 35 staff across the U.S. with an annual operating budget of approximately $15 million; and 200,000 members, activists, and supporters.
POSITION OVERVIEW
DPA is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Managing Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships to design and execute a fundraising strategy that ensures organizational longevity and expands strategic opportunities with influential constituents, friends, and allies. This is a key role on DPA’s senior leadership team.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships will have two primary responsibilities:
- As a senior advisor to the Executive Director and leadership team, identify, develop, and drive new initiatives, projects, and partnerships that are critical to the intersectionality of DPA’s work
- Provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and administration of all fundraising activities
The ideal candidate will be creative and analytical, collaborate well with a passionate and fun staff, and be adept at building relationships with a diversity of stakeholders, including leaders in philanthropy and partners in the movement. A strong manager of people and systems, they will lead a Development team of five in achieving annual revenue goals of $12-$15 million annually.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to establish fundraising goals, set strategic priorities, advise on program development, and formulate annual budgets
- Advise the Executive Director and leadership team on organizational strategy and partnerships with organizations in and beyond the drug policy reform movement to expand our reach and impact.
- Cultivate relationships with individual and institutional donors and prospects. Solicit major gifts. Steward long-term relationships with DPA’s growing network of funders
- Develop the fundraising potential of an active and energized Board of Directors
- Manage a team of four other development professionals. Provide guidance, direction, and motivation. Ensure strong internal communication and coordination. Evaluate development staff performance and offer opportunities for professional growth
- Partner with Communications & Marketing to ensure message consistency and use of proprietary communication channels for fundraising purposes
- Collaborate with Finance to develop annual budgets and three-year fundraising projections. Generate quarterly financial reports to senior leadership, the Board, and staff
- Stay abreast of political and philanthropic trends and ensure that Board and staff are informed of changes in laws and other trends that might impact DPA’s strategic partnerships and influence
They will have a deep commitment to ending the drug war, advancing racial equity, and treating people who use drugs with respect and dignity. They will also have an in-depth understanding of philanthropy, social justice, criminal legal reform, health, advocacy, and/or politics.
How To Apply
Please apply through this link: https://drugpolicy.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=115&source=other
Please apply through this link: https://drugpolicy.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=115&source=other
Please apply through this link: https://drugpolicy.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=115&source=other