Partner Engagement and Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• The Partner Engagement and Communications Manager turns CodePath’s impact into action. You’ll equip the team with compelling stories, visual communications, donor experiences, and campaigns that help funders understand the difference their partnership makes and inspire them to deepen their investment.
• The role owns a portfolio spanning fundraising collateral and asset management, cultivation and stewardship events, and seasonal fundraising, including end-of-year giving.
• This is a highly autonomous building role that combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution.
• You’ll lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept through execution, and build the systems, templates, and AI-enabled workflows that make recurring fundraising communications faster and more consistent.
• Success requires moving quickly in a fast-paced, evolving organization, translating data and stories into compelling visual communications, and continuously improving how the team plans and executes events and campaigns.
• External engagement and events (~60%): Own strategy and execution for key cultivation and stewardship events, designing experiences that deepen donor engagement and advance priority fundraising opportunities, including positioning, contact lists, attendance tracking, and logistics
• Lead event content and program development, including speaker points, donor experience, and run of show, working with Philanthropy Partnerships and cross-functional teams to ensure engagement outcomes
• Own donor thought leadership projects such as joint PR, announcements, op-eds, panels, and special events; collaborate with our PR firm, internal marketing team, and the Office of the CEO to execute
• Serve as the on-the-ground lead at key events, representing the Philanthropy Partnerships team in person and overseeing day-of execution (presentation decks, leave-behinds, signage, run of show)
• Partner with other departments, including the Office of the CEO, to lead and streamline preparation for key events (messaging alignment, attendance tracking)

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to CodePath’s mission, vision, and core values
• 6–10 years of experience in external communications and/or event planning, preferably with institutional and corporate funders or foundations
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to build repeatable workflows or assets that improve efficiency and quality
• Strong visual design skills (layout, typography, color, composition), with fluency in a design tool such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or Figma
• Ability to translate data and narrative into clear, compelling visual storytelling
• Sharp eye for brand consistency, polish, and detail across materials and formats
• Comfortable both setting strategic direction (event positioning, campaign approach) and turning others’ source content into polished execution
• Strong project management skills across concurrent requests and deadlines
• Able to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept through execution with a high degree of autonomy
• Collaborates effectively with writers, fundraisers, and program teams

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Design, or Communications
• Fluency in HubSpot (reporting, customization, outreach, analysis)
• Experience with Asana or other project management platforms

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for employees and dependents), employer-funded healthcare reimbursement, FSAs, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: 401(k), employer-paid life & disability insurance, and identity theft protection
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual year-end company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2)
• Professional Growth: $1,000 annual professional development stipend and home office setup support
• ​​Student Loan Forgiveness: CodePath is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), helping employees manage student loan debt
• Additional Perks: Pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings