Senior Director, Board Affairs and Governance

The role

This leader oversees governance operations and board relations for a dual-entity nonprofit organization. The role serves as the primary liaison to two governing boards and advises executive leadership on board management and effectiveness.

What you will do

• Serve as advisor to the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Board leadership on governance practices and compliance.
• Oversee governance frameworks for C6 and C3 entities.
• Lead evaluation of governance structures, board effectiveness, and committee performance.
• Provide strategic support on board composition, succession planning, and development.
• Provide leadership and oversight of board and committee operations including calendars, meeting logistics, and materials.
• Maintain board records, minutes, and official governance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance regulations for both entities.
• Monitor and manage conflicts of interest, disclosures, and governance risk.
• Design onboarding and continuing education programs for board members.
• Provide leadership, direction, and professional development for Board Affairs staff.

Required qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisor and leadership skills.
• Ability to take abstract ideas or situations and convert them into operational goals and metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or other related software.
• Familiarity with governance risk and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to travel.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Must have budget management experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in healthcare, medical associations, or membership organizations.
• Experience managing large boards (20+) and multi-board structures.
• Experience leading board transformation or governance modernization initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
• Flexible work schedule
• Commuting Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Community Volunteering Opportunities
• Generous 401(k) Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Learning Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-Sponsored Team Outings

About the company

ACOG is a dual-entity nonprofit organization consisting of a 501(c)(6) membership association and a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation.