Communications & Development Manager

The Partnership for America’s Children is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Communications & Development Manager to lead strategic communications, storytelling, and funder engagement efforts that advance our national child advocacy work.

This role is ideal for a strong writer, creative communicator, and organized project manager who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting children and families through impactful nonprofit work.

About the Partnership

The Partnership for America’s Children supports a national network of state and local child advocacy organizations working to advance equitable policies that improve the well-being of children and families. We strengthen advocates' capacity through shared learning, peer connections, leadership development, and coordinated network engagement, and we serve as a trusted intermediary for philanthropic investment in state and local child advocacy.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications & Development Manager will oversee organizational communications, brand management, donor stewardship, and development support efforts. The Manager will implement a cohesive communications strategy, strengthen organizational visibility, and help cultivate and maintain philanthropic relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Marketing

• • Manage the organization’s communications calendar and digital outreach
  • Produce newsletters, e-blasts, and mission-driven content
  • Maintain consistent brand voice and messaging across platforms
  • Coordinate website updates and storytelling projects
  • Draft announcements, talking points, and external communications

Development & Donor Engagement

• • Support grant proposal development and fundraising communications
  • Manage donor stewardship and funder updates
  • Maintain fundraising materials and donor tracking systems
  • Assist with prospect research and philanthropic engagement efforts

Collaboration & Coordination

• • Partner with staff to gather impact stories and program updates
  • Coordinate communications workflows and contractor deliverables
  • Support creation of visual and multimedia content for reports and presentations

Qualifications

• • 4–6 years of experience in nonprofit communications, development, or related work
  • Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Experience with or willingness to learn platforms such as Constant Contact, Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
  • Comfort working in a fully remote and collaborative environment
  • Commitment to equity and mission-driven work

Experience in child advocacy, public policy, or national nonprofit networks is a plus.

Location: This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the continental United States.

Salary: $70,000–$75,000

Benefits

The Partnership for America’s Children offers a comprehensive and family-supportive benefits package, including:

• • Fully remote work environment
  • Generous health coverage for employees and families
  • Retirement contribution match
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Professional development and conference support
  • Collaborative, equity-centered organizational culture

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications HERE. Applications will be accepted until June 8.

The Partnership for America’s Children offers a comprehensive and family-supportive benefits package, including:

• • Fully remote work environment
  • Generous health coverage for employees and families
  • Retirement contribution match
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Professional development and conference support
  • Collaborative, equity-centered organizational culture

• • 4–6 years of experience in nonprofit communications, development, or related work
  • Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Experience with or willingness to learn platforms such as Constant Contact, Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
  • Comfort working in a fully remote and collaborative environment
  • Commitment to equity and mission-driven work

Experience in child advocacy, public policy, or national nonprofit networks is a plus.