Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Manager, Fund IRL State Coalition

at Childrens Funding Project

🏢 About Childrens Funding Project

Children’s Funding Project is a nonprofit social impact organization that uniquely focuses on strategic public financing to expand equitable opportunities for children and youth, working with communities, states, and Native nations. Their work on Fund IRL, a national coalition directing social media litigation funds to youth mental health, places them at the intersection of innovative policy and urgent youth needs.

About This Role

As Senior Manager, you will recruit and coordinate state coalitions for Fund IRL, providing technical assistance and preparing advocates for legislative and Attorney General engagement. This role is impactful because it directly shapes how billions in social media litigation settlements are directed to youth mental health services across the country.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with a state coalition lead to discuss upcoming legislative hearings, followed by drafting an action alert for coalition members. Afternoon tasks could include preparing a briefing for a state Attorney General meeting and updating an engagement tracking spreadsheet, then ending with a strategy call with the national Fund IRL team.

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🎯 Who Childrens Funding Project Is Looking For

  • Has 6–10 years of experience in state-level advocacy, coalition coordination, or public policy focused on children and youth, with a proven track record of building multi-stakeholder coalitions.
  • Excels at written communication and managing multiple workstreams in a fast-moving campaign environment, including developing action alerts and tracking engagement.
  • Possesses familiarity with legislative tracking and state policy processes, including how to prepare advocates for engagement with Attorneys General.
  • Is deeply committed to youth mental health and understands the nuances of directing litigation funds to equitable, community-based solutions.

📝 Tips for Applying to Childrens Funding Project

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific examples of recruiting and managing cross-sector state coalitions, especially those involving policy change or advocacy.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience with youth mental health or public financing to Fund IRL’s mission of directing social media litigation funds.

3

Demonstrate your ability to work remotely by detailing past experiences with virtual coalition coordination and digital engagement tools.

4

Research the current landscape of social media litigation (e.g., state lawsuits against Meta/TikTok) and mention how you would leverage these for coalition building.

5

Prepare a 1-page summary of a past coalition success story, including metrics like number of members, policy wins, or engagement rates.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your experience with state-level legislative or Attorney General engagement and how it applies to Fund IRL’s goals.', 'Highlight your ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder coalitions with competing interests, especially in a remote environment.', 'Show passion for youth mental health and understanding of how litigation funds can be used equitably.', 'Mention specific strategies you’ve used to maintain coalition member engagement over time, such as regular action alerts or tracking systems.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Children’s Funding Project’s past reports on public financing for youth, especially any related to litigation funds.
  • → Understand the current status of social media lawsuits (e.g., from states like California, New York) and how funds are being allocated.
  • → Learn about Fund IRL’s existing coalition structure and its relationship with the national Fund IRL campaign.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the concept of 'social media litigation funds' and the policy landscape around youth mental health.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you recruit diverse state coalitions (including education, mental health, and legal stakeholders) for Fund IRL?
2 Describe your experience with legislative tracking and preparing advocates for meetings with Attorneys General.
3 How do you manage competing priorities across multiple states in a fast-moving campaign?
4 What metrics would you use to measure coalition engagement and success?
5 How would you ensure equity in directing settlement funds to underserved communities?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don’t focus solely on federal policy experience; this role is state-level and requires familiarity with state legislative processes.
  • Avoid generic descriptions of coalition building—be specific about cross-sector, multi-state coordination.
  • Don’t neglect to mention remote work competencies; the role is fully remote, so highlight your ability to work independently and use digital collaboration tools.

📅 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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