Application Guide

How to Apply for Learning Experience Designer

at Childrens Funding Project

🏢 About Childrens Funding Project

Children's Funding Project is a mission-driven nonprofit that empowers communities, states, and Native nations to secure equitable funding for children and youth. Their focus on strategic public financing and social impact offers a unique opportunity to drive systemic change rather than direct service.

About This Role

As a Learning Experience Designer, you'll design e-learning and training materials that build capacity for fiscal mapping and cost modeling—critical skills for advancing child-focused funding. You'll also manage the LMS, ensuring accessible, engaging learning experiences for diverse stakeholders.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing feedback on a recent e-learning module, then collaborate with a content expert to storyboard a new course on cost modeling. After lunch, you could troubleshoot a user issue in the LMS and test a new Articulate interaction for accessibility compliance.

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🎯 Who Childrens Funding Project Is Looking For

  • Has 5-8 years in child/youth-focused work or public policy, with hands-on understanding of the funding challenges communities face.
  • Proficient in Articulate (Storyline/Rise) and experienced with LMS administration, preferably 360Learning, to build and manage courses.
  • Applies universal design and accessibility standards (WCAG) and adult learning theory to create inclusive, effective content.
  • Holds a graduate degree in instructional design or education, or equivalent experience demonstrating deep expertise in learning design.

📝 Tips for Applying to Childrens Funding Project

1

Highlight any experience with fiscal mapping, cost modeling, or public financing for children—this is core to the role.

2

Showcase your LMS admin skills with specific examples, especially if you've used 360Learning or migrated content.

3

Include a portfolio or samples of e-learning courses you've designed, emphasizing accessibility and adult learning principles.

4

Tailor your resume to mention child/youth policy or direct-service work, even if it's volunteer or side projects.

5

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your background to the nonprofit's mission of equity and strategic funding.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for equitable child/youth funding and how this role aligns with your career goals.', 'Specific examples of designing accessible, engaging e-learning using Articulate and managing an LMS.', "Your understanding of adult learning theory and how you've applied it to train diverse audiences.", 'Any experience or interest in fiscal mapping/cost modeling, even if limited, showing willingness to learn.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore the organization's website and read about their fiscal mapping methodology and case studies.
  • → Review their blog or publications on child/youth funding to understand current initiatives and language.
  • → Look up their LMS (if mentioned) and familiarize yourself with 360Learning features.
  • → Search for any webinars or trainings they've produced to see their existing learning style and quality.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design an e-learning module on fiscal mapping for a novice audience? Walk us through your process.
2 Describe a time you improved an existing training based on learner feedback or accessibility needs.
3 How do you prioritize content when working with multiple subject matter experts with competing demands?
4 What experience do you have with 360Learning? How would you approach migrating content to a new LMS?
5 How do you ensure your learning materials are culturally responsive and inclusive for diverse communities?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning child/youth funding or fiscal mapping—show you've done your homework.
  • Overlooking the requirement for universal design and accessibility; failing to address it signals poor fit.
  • Ignoring the LMS administration aspect; even if your strength is design, you must demonstrate LMS skills.

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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