At Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. We partner with schools, districts, and after-school programs to provide a service or mix of services including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships.

Playworks’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.​ Today, Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. Playworks currently serves more than 1,200 schools across the United States and reaches more than 700,000 students directly and through professional training services.

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Playworks' headquarters in Oakland, CA, United States

This department focuses on overseeing and directing development initiatives across various regions.

Development Department

The Development and Fundraising Team at Playworks is dedicated to securing the financial resources necessary to expand and enhance the organization's mission of promoting safe and inclusive play in schools. This team collaborates with partners, stakeholders, and donors to cultivate relationships, create compelling fundraising campaigns, and manage grants, ensuring that Playworks can reach and positively impact more children across the country. Through strategic outreach and engagement efforts, they work to build a sustainable foundation for Playworks’ growth and success in fostering children's social and emotional health.

Development and Fundraising Team

This department oversees the planning, execution, and management of programs to ensure successful outcomes aligned with organizational goals.

Program Management

The External Relations Team at Playworks is dedicated to building and maintaining strategic partnerships with schools, districts, and community organizations to promote Playworks' mission. This team focuses on fundraising, advocacy, and public relations efforts to drive awareness and support for the importance of safe and inclusive play. By engaging stakeholders and fostering collaboration, they work to enhance program reach and impact, ensuring every child has access to meaningful play experiences.

External Relations Team

The Program Management Team at Playworks is responsible for overseeing the implementation and enhancement of the organization's play-based programs in schools and communities. This team collaborates with school staff and stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of services, providing training and support to maximize the impact of play on children's social and emotional development. Through strategic planning and coordination, the Program Management Team aims to expand Playworks' reach and elevate the quality of play experiences for students across the nation.

Program Management Team

The Operations Team at Playworks oversees the implementation and optimization of programs that promote safe and engaging play in schools. They coordinate logistics, ensure quality service delivery, and develop strategic partnerships to enhance the effectiveness of Playworks' offerings. By working closely with regional and site-based teams, they ensure that the mission of improving children's health and well-being through meaningful play is consistently met across all partnered schools and districts.

Operations Team

The Leadership Team at Playworks is responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction of the organization, ensuring alignment with its mission to enhance children's health and well-being through play. This team oversees partnerships, drives fundraising efforts, and fosters relationships with schools and communities. They also support the operational aspects of the organization, focusing on sustainable growth and the effective delivery of Playworks' programs across the country.

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