Job Summary

The Philanthropic Investment (PI) Team plays an integral role in supporting the mission, vision, and impact of the Commit Partnership by cultivating, securing, and stewarding investors in the organization’s work. We work collaboratively across the organization and with external partners to secure an annual budget of at least $40M.

The Associate, Donor Relations and Communications, plays a critical role and is responsible for implementing and executing a comprehensive strategy to engage investors and communicate Commit’s mission, impact, and outcomes. This role will blend investor relations, public relations, and event coordination, ensuring that our investors are meaningfully connected to our work and informed about the impact we are making on students and education systems in Dallas and across Texas.

The role requires a strong level of judgment, decision-making, and project management, and the ability to understand what investor audiences need and want to hear. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about communicating impact to investors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Investor Engagement Strategy & Communication:

• Collaborate with the Philanthropic Investment team and external partners to build and execute a data-driven and strategic plan for Investor engagement and communication, ensuring alignment with Commit’s goals and impact on students and systems.
• Develop and deliver compelling investor communications, such as impact stories, newsletters, reports, and event invitations, focused on outcomes and data.
• Regularly update investors on the impact of their contributions, highlighting progress and outcomes related to our mission.

Event Coordination & Investor Engagement:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of investor events, including but not limited to fundraising events, investor appreciation events, and special stakeholder gatherings.
• Manage event logistics from start to finish, including venue selection, invitations, event promotion, and follow-up communication with attendees.
• Ensure events serve as opportunities to strengthen relationships with existing investors and attract new supporters.

Relationship Building & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Focus on relationship-building both internally and externally, engaging regularly with donors, partners, and internal teams to align efforts and strengthen Commit’s network of supporters.
• Work collaboratively with Commit’s programs, policy, and development teams to ensure donor communications and engagement are aligned with the organization’s work on the ground.
• Maintain a high level of customer service in all investor interactions, responding promptly to inquiries and ensuring that investors feel valued and informed.

Tracking & Reporting Impact:

• Track and analyze investor engagement efforts, event success, and communication activities, using data to refine strategies and communicate results to key stakeholders.
• Prepare regular updates and reports for internal leadership and the Board of Directors, highlighting progress against goals, engagement metrics, and investor feedback.
• Ensure that data on investor contact information, engagement history, and event attendance are accurately captured in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).

Continuous Learning & Innovation:

• Stay informed on best practices in investor engagement, public relations, and event coordination, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the team.
• Be a proactive learner about the work of Commit and the state of public education, ensuring communications reflect the organization’s evolving strategies and the latest data on student outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills Required (Minimum):

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to various audiences and convey impact clearly and compellingly.
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling messages for investors using data
• Exceptional organizational and event management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to education equity, social justice, or nonprofit work.
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office products - especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated expertise in data management and reporting skills; database experience in Salesforce and familiarity with investor engagement strategies leveraging a CRM is strongly preferred;
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

Education and/or Experience Required (Minimum):

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Education, Journalism, nonprofit management, or other related fields.
• 2-4 years of experience in investor relations, public relations, communications, marketing, or event coordination, preferably in a nonprofit or education-focused setting.

Philanthropic Investment Team Standards:
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate should embody the following qualities:

• Relationship-Driven: Passionate about building and nurturing relationships both within the organization and externally with investors, partners, and other stakeholders. Understand that relationships are the foundation of our work.
• Data-Obsessed: Demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate outcomes and impact with a focus on measurable results. You thrive on using data to guide decisions and demonstrate progress.
• Customer Service Mindset: Committed to providing a high level of service to investors, partners, and internal stakeholders, with a focus on ensuring they feel supported, valued, and informed.
• Proactive, Entrepreneurial, & Innovative: A self-starter with the ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects, and identify new opportunities for engagement and growth. Embraces innovation, is not afraid to think outside the box, and has an entrepreneurial mindset focused on advancing the mission.
• Collaborative & Team-Oriented: Operate with a team-first mindset, bringing your individual strengths to the table while recognizing the importance of collective success.
• Meticulous About Processes & Systems: Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to maintaining organized systems, accurate data, and efficient workflows.
• Commitment to Learning: Continually strives to learn and grow both in terms of professional skills and understanding of the educational landscape and Commit’s work, remaining open to new ideas and feedback.
• Impact-Focused Communicator: Obsessed with proactively communicating to stakeholders and able to distill complex information into compelling, data-driven narratives that communicate impact and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Language Skills: 

• Ability to read and write in Standard American English.

• Ability to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate need.

• Ability to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

• Ability to describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (additional KSAs that apply to the position):

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

• Ability to interact with people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

• Ability to listen perceptively and convey awareness.

• Ability to interact diplomatically with the public in a continuous public contact setting.

• Ability to work as part of a team and in a team environment.

• Ability to maintain level-headedness in the face of resistance and contrary opinions.

Work Environment:
This is a Dallas-based position with a minimum requirement to be in person at the Commit Partnership offices on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and a flexible option to work remotely on Tuesdays and Fridays, which requires a reliable internet connection.

Benefits:

• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided

• Professional Development

• Hybrid work environment

• 8 paid holidays

• Flexible PTO

• Volunteer hours

• Voting hours

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Health savings account

• Flexible spending account

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• And More!

• Complete the application on the Commit career page.
• Attach a resume and cover letter summarizing why you are the best fit for the role.