Senior Manager/Associate Director, Funding the Next Generation (FNG)

CHILDREN’S FUNDING PROJECT (www.childrensfundingproject.org) is a nonprofit social impact organization that helps communities, states, and Native Nations expand equitable opportunities for children and youth through strategic public financing. Through our hands-on technical assistance and collection of resources, we help advocates, policymakers, public agencies, Tribal Nations, and funders identify and align existing funding, generate new revenue, and implement strategies to administer funds in ways that maximize their impact. This growing organization is dynamic and seeks to meet the needs of the child and youth field and provide a healthy work environment. Read more about us at: https://www.childrensfundingproject.org/.

FUNDING THE NEXT GENERATION (www.fundingthenextgeneration.org) is currently a fiscally sponsored program of Children’s Funding Project located in California with plans to become an independent 501(c)(3) in early 2027. FNG works toward a California where every child and young person grows up healthy, safe, and supported. We do this by helping communities secure dedicated public funding for children and youth through local ballot measures and through direct work with local governments on kids-first budget policies.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Funding the Next Generation is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director to assist FNG’s Director in all aspects its work across California.  The Senior Manager/Associate Director will assist in the planning and implementation of the organization’s movement building, technical assistance, organizing, policy, and advocacy work in California. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for advocacy.  Established connections with strategic allies in California and experience with youth and/or parent organizing are highly valued in this role.  This full-time, exempt position reports to FNG’s Director. In-state travel and residency are required.     

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Coordination
  • Assist in the design, planning, implementation, and evaluation of FNG’s advocacy programs and initiatives for California’s children and youth.
  • Support the development, coordination, and ongoing learning of FNG’s statewide networks of city and county coalitions/leaders.
  • Oversee the work of and deliverables produced by FNG’s advocacy and technical assistance consultants.
  • Engage in ongoing learning about California’s state and local political, electoral, and legal landscape impacting local public investments for children and youth.

• Training & Technical Assistance
  • Design, organize, and facilitate virtual and in-person trainings and convenings for FNG stakeholders and partners throughout California.
  • Provide technical assistance and other support to coalitions and leaders developing local budget policy and strategy using the ballot and other means to increase funding for children and youth.
  • Identify opportunities to advance local efforts via use of strategic public financing methods and tools, including but not limited to fiscal mapping, cost modeling, and sourcing additional funding.

• Partner Management
  • Maintain and deepen relationships with key stakeholders and allies, including community organizations that address children’s issues, unions, grassroots organizers, government agencies, children and youth policy leaders, civic leaders, elected officials, and donors.

• Fundraising Support
  • Support fundraising efforts via grant writing, donor relations management, and event planning.

• Other duties as assigned

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We aim for our outreach for this position to include everyone, understanding that the desired experience, skills, and qualities are broad and may seem daunting. We welcome applicants who possess many of these qualities, knowing that it's unlikely for any individual to have all of them. We hope this understanding encourages confidence in applicants to join the pool.

We are seeking an individual who possesses the following skills, experience, and qualities:

• Essential
  • At least five (5) years of professional or lived experience for the Senior Manager level (7+ years for Associate Director level), ideally with advocacy organizations, systems, and/or policies that serve children, youth, and families, in areas such as drafting legislation, organizing voter outreach, forming issue-oriented coalitions, and budget advocacy, as well as experiencing the impacts of the maldistribution of public resources for children and youth
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and management skills and enthusiasm about FNG’s mission.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.

• Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, sociology, ethnic studies, government, public administration, non-profit management, or a related field.
  • Excitement about ballot measures, children and youth policy and landscape, and the political process in California.
  • Experience in fundraising and grant writing.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite and social media platforms.

LOCATION: Remote with ability to travel. Senior Manager/Associate Director must reside within the state of California. 

STARTING COMPENSATION: At Children’s Funding Project, the hiring range for a senior manager is between $90,000 and $101,250 and for an associate director is between $102,500 and $113,750, commensurate with skills, experience, and internal equity. Children’s Funding Project also offers a generous benefit package, a great (and growing!) team, and a working environment that emphasizes professional development and growth. FNG may revise its salary structure and benefit offerings once it is established as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

STARTING DATE: January 2027, to be negotiated.

TO APPLY: A cover letter is required for consideration and should address your specific interest in and vision for the position as well as relevant professional and lived experiences.  The cover letter will weigh heavily in the selection process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: November 18, 2026

Children’s Funding Project commits to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects the breadth of communities and clients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring socially conscious individuals with diverse experiences and knowledge that deepen our organization’s impact. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. People of color, members of Tribal Nations and native communities, LGBTQ-identified people, gender-nonconforming people, people with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are strongly encouraged to apply.