Communities Foundation of Texas · 2 weeks ago
Deputy Director, Strategic Learning & Evaluations
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCommunities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is dedicated to improving community lives through strategic investments. The Strategic Learning and Evaluation Deputy Director will lead the development and management of a comprehensive learning and evaluation framework, focusing on enhancing the organization’s impact through effective data analysis and storytelling.
CommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Build a learning and evaluation agenda and set of metrics aligned to the organization’s strategic goals. Effectively procure and manage research and evaluation consultants, as necessary, to amplify the foundation’s internal capacity to execute learning tasks and produce deliverables that inform the board and field, under the direction of the Chief Strategy and Insights Officer
Communicate key findings effectively to various audiences in a manner that builds the social sector and drives strategy
Oversee the design and implementation of data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups and case studies
Use both quantitative and qualitative research methods to evaluate the outcomes of funded programs and initiatives
Contribute to the analysis of complex data sets to identify trends, insights and areas for improvement in foundation operations and programmatic efforts
Synthesize data and findings into clear, compelling and actionable reports for internal and external stakeholders, including funders, board members, grantees and the community
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership and program teams with a strong emphasis on effective data visualization and creating frameworks to inform decision-making and enhance program effectiveness
Report on the foundation’s overall impact and outcomes to stakeholders using impactful storytelling methods, aligned to the audience and leveraging digital communications strategies
Provide training and support to internal teams and grantees in using data for decision-making, continuous improvement and learning
Facilitate a learning culture within the foundation by promoting the use of data and insights in day-to-day work and program design
Advise and support grantees in the design and implementation of their own monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including academic institutions, evaluation consultants and community organizations, to stay abreast of best practices and innovations in evaluation and learning
Collaborate with program staff, fundraising teams and other internal stakeholders to ensure insights are integrated into strategy, decision-making and communications
Monitor trends and developments in the philanthropic sector related to evaluation, learning and impact assessment, and incorporate relevant insights into the foundation’s practices
Lead efforts to continuously refine and improve the foundation’s learning and evaluation approaches to increase impact and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Public Administration, Social Sciences, Evaluation or related discipline) or equivalent professional experience
At least 8 years of experience in learning, evaluation, research or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management position
Strong experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including data collection, analysis, data visualization and storytelling
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings in an accessible and engaging manner
Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, Tableau, etc.) and survey platforms (e.g., SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics)
Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including staff, grantees, funders and community leaders
Strong commitment to the mission of the Communities Foundation of Texas and social impact
Collaborative, flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Effectively model and demonstrate CFT's core competencies which include Collaboration, Impact and Problem Solving, Integrity and Accountability, Learning, and Internal and External Service
Preferred
Experience in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector is highly preferred, with a solid understanding of grantmaking, community development and impact evaluation
Company
Communities Foundation of Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas brings visionary philanthropists and worthy causes together.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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$0.03MKey Investors
Sozosei Foundation
2021-09-03Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Robert Kent
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