Application Guide
How to Apply for Director of Development
at Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA)
🏢 About Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA)
Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) is a unique nonprofit tackling the urgent issue of childhood screen addiction through direct advocacy, parent education, and policy change. Unlike traditional nonprofits, MAMA combines grassroots activism with tech accountability work, making it an ideal workplace for mission-driven professionals passionate about protecting children's wellbeing in the digital age. The organization's specific focus on getting smartphones out of schools and demanding tech safeguards creates a clear, actionable mission that resonates with families nationwide.
About This Role
As Director of Development, you'll be responsible for building the financial foundation that enables MAMA's advocacy work by securing six- and seven-figure gifts from foundations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. This role directly impacts MAMA's ability to expand its school smartphone removal campaigns and parent education programs by developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Your success will determine how many families MAMA can support in raising healthy, screen-balanced children.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve researching potential foundation funders aligned with MAMA's school smartphone removal campaign, then crafting personalized outreach to high-net-worth individuals concerned about technology's impact on children. You'd likely spend time in Bonterra/EveryAction updating donor records, preparing reports on fundraising progress toward annual goals, and collaborating with MAMA's advocacy team to understand their program needs for donor communications.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) Is Looking For
- Has 6+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience with documented success securing major gifts from foundations and HNWIs specifically in the $100,000+ range
- Demonstrates experience using Bonterra/EveryAction or similar CRM platforms for donor tracking and relationship management
- Possesses exceptional storytelling skills to craft compelling cases about childhood screen addiction's impact on families
- Has built and sustained relationships with donors passionate about children's health, education, or tech accountability issues
📝 Tips for Applying to Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA)
Quantify your fundraising achievements specifically with six- and seven-figure gifts - mention actual dollar amounts and donor types (foundations vs. HNWIs)
Demonstrate familiarity with Bonterra/EveryAction or similar CRMs by mentioning specific features you've used for donor management
Research MAMA's current campaigns (like school smartphone removal) and suggest 1-2 specific foundation or corporate funders aligned with those initiatives
Show understanding of the childhood screen addiction landscape by referencing current research or statistics in your materials
Highlight any experience fundraising for children's health, education, or tech-related causes as this demonstrates mission alignment
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Specific examples of securing six- or seven-figure gifts from foundations or major donors, including your role in cultivation and stewardship', 'Experience using Bonterra/EveryAction or similar CRM platforms to manage donor relationships and track fundraising progress', "Understanding of MAMA's unique position at the intersection of child advocacy and tech accountability, and why this mission resonates with you", "Ideas for potential foundation or corporate partners aligned with MAMA's specific campaigns around school smartphone policies"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → MAMA's specific campaigns and policy positions, particularly their work around smartphones in schools
- → Current research and statistics on childhood screen addiction and its effects on development
- → Similar organizations in the children's advocacy or tech accountability space to understand MAMA's unique positioning
- → Recent media coverage of MAMA or their leadership to understand current priorities and public messaging
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using generic fundraising language without specific examples of securing major gifts in the six- and seven-figure range
- Failing to demonstrate knowledge of Bonterra/EveryAction or similar CRM platforms mentioned in requirements
- Applying with a generic nonprofit fundraising approach without tailoring your experience to MAMA's specific mission around childhood screen addiction
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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