Development Manager

Who We Are

Fairplay, formerly known as Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC), is the leading watchdog of the children’s media and marketing industries and the only organization dedicated to ending child-targeted marketing. Fairplay works to enhance children’s wellbeing by eliminating the exploitative and harmful business practices of marketers and Big Tech. Our organization holds companies accountable for their harmful marketing and platform design choices, and advocates for policies that both protect children when they are online and help young people get the offline time they need to thrive. Our work routinely makes headlines around the world, and our advocacy has forced some of the world’s biggest corporations – including Google, Disney, Mattel, Meta, and Amazon – to change their marketing and data collection practices. Fairplay is the home of the Screen Time Action Network, a global coalition of children’s screen time activists and advocates working to reduce excessive technology use harming children, adolescents, and families.

Who You Are

The Development Manager will be responsible for planning and managing Fairplay’s fundraising strategy. This role will work closely with the Executive Director, board members, and other key stakeholders to grow and diversify revenue streams, including individual giving, foundation grants, and special events. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising, have excellent relationship-building skills, and demonstrate a passion for children’s wellbeing.

What You'll Do

Fundraising Strategy and Planning

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and other stakeholders to create and implement Fairplay’s annual fundraising strategy
• Research, identify, and solicit new funding sources, including grants and individual donors.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue from individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
• Provide regular updates to the Executive Director and board of directors on fundraising performance and progress toward goals.
• Strategize multi‐channel appeals, newsletters, and other fundraising campaigns to engage donors, collaborating with the communications team to ensure execution.
• Manage contracts with development consultants and vendors, and track expenses against budgeted costs.
• Provide management support to the Fairplay board Development Chair and Development committee

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and prospective supporters.
• Develop and manage donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
• Ensure timely and accurate gift entry and acknowledgment, including personalized donor communications such as thank-you letters and impact reports
• Manage correspondence related to donations, pledges, and donor inquiries.
• Support creation and management of Fairplay Parents Council
• Maintain a calendar of stewardship activities and events, providing project management for fundraising initiatives

Grant Management

• Research and identify potential foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities.
• Collaborate with Operations to track grant reporting requirements and ensure timely submissions of reports to funders.

Event Planning and Execution

• Plan and execute fundraising events, working with event committees, vendors, volunteers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth event logistics.
• Manage event budgets and track expenses to ensure successful, cost-effective events.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure events align with organizational goals and provide exceptional experiences for attendees.

Data Management and Reporting

• Oversee and maintain the donor database, managing the integration of Salesforce with financial systems and ensuring accurate records and donor integrity.
• Analyze donor data to inform strategies for donor cultivation, retention, and growth.
• Generate reports and metrics to track fundraising progress.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including communications, to create fundraising materials.

What You Bring

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including
  • Fundraising events management.
  • Donor cultivation strategy.
  • Grant research and management (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree required; educational degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to execute fundraising plans and strategies that generate significant results with proven track record in managing donor relations and development operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proven organizational, time-management, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience establishing and maintaining major new giving programs (preferred).
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and experience with prospecting tools and other donor management software (Salesforce experience preferred)
• Broad understanding of the philanthropic, educational, mental health, and equity landscapes.
• Commitment to safeguarding children’s wellbeing and privacy online, protecting young people from commercialization and harmful tech design, and helping kids get the offline time they need to thrive.
• Experience writing and submitting successful grant applications (preferred).

What We Offer

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described for this position are that of a typical office environment. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Ability to sit and/or for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position. There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment.

Location: Remote; willingness to travel (approximately quarterly) required. Preference for candidates located in or near New York City.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, occasional evenings and weekend availability will be required as job duties demand.

Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience

This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week personal holiday, and sick time for full-time staff;
• 80% Employer-paid, Health Insurance;
• Employer sponsored HRA for qualifying employees;
• Low-cost Dental and Vision;
• Employer sponsored 403(b) plan;
• Additional Perks: [Click here] for the full list of Fairplay benefits.

Please note, a cover letter must be submitted with your resume in order to be considered for this role.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: People with disabilities, people of color, Black, AAPI, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQIA candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fairplay is an equal opportunity workplace that strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. Fairplay prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’s protection under the law or lack thereof, Fairplay celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

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