The Commit Partnership · 1 month ago
Director, Grantmaking & Fund Management
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $139K/yr
5+ years expThe Commit Partnership is a leading educational collective impact organization focused on improving economic mobility in Dallas County. The Director of Grantmaking & Fund Management will lead the design and management of systems that support effective grantmaking, collaborating with senior leadership and external partners to ensure strategic deployment of philanthropic funds.
Education Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Strategic Investment Execution
Partner with Commit’s programmatic, research, data, communications, strategic initiatives, and philanthropy teams to ensure philanthropic catalytic investments are aligned with Commit’s living wage, Opportunity 2040 goals
Develop and manage investment portfolios and reporting systems to ensure accurate financial tracking and impact measurement
Develop quarterly and annual reports that synthesize financial data, outcomes, and insights for investors and stakeholders
Collect and assess the financial and programmatic performance of investments to inform continuous improvement and future investments
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Partner Coordination
Work collaboratively with external partners such as EIF, EMC, Dallas College, SustainEd, Bachman Lake Together and other nonprofit institutions to coordinate implementation and track outcomes
Facilitate regular convenings to review progress, identify barriers, and align on next steps
Collaborate with Commit’s fundraising and investor relations teams to support investor stewardship, investor meetings, and aligned communication
Build strong, trust-based relationships across Commit’s internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and accountability
Data-Driven Reporting & Performance Management
Partner with Commit’s Evaluation & Research and programmatic teams to collect, analyze, and interpret data measuring outcomes like academic readiness, STAAR proficiency, educator effectiveness, college enrollment, completion, transfer success, and post-graduation wages
Build and maintain dashboards and systems that promote data-informed decision-making and transparency with investors and leadership
Use data insights to refine investment strategies and drive continuous learning
Investor Communication & Stewardship
Develop compelling, data-informed reports and presentations that clearly communicate investment impact
Engage directly with investors to ensure transparency in how funds are used and the outcomes they achieve
Coordinate with the fundraising team to align reporting, messaging, and relationship management across Commit’s investment portfolio
Process Improvement & Systems Leadership
Create and refine internal systems for tracking investments, monitoring progress, and reporting results
Identify opportunities to improve cross-team coordination and efficiency in investment management
Document best practices and lessons learned to strengthen organizational knowledge and execution
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience in education, philanthropy, social impact investment, or related fields
Demonstrated success managing multi-stakeholder projects or investment portfolios
Strong analytical and financial tracking skills with experience synthesizing complex data into actionable insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing funder or investor reports
Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and sectors
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Advanced degree in public policy, education, business, or related field preferred
Company
The Commit Partnership
The Commit Partnership is a community navigator.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kris Oliver, CPA
Chief Operating Officer
Chelsea Jeffery
Chief Regional Impact Officer, EC-12
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