Senior Director, Board Affairs and Governance

American-College-of-Obstetricians-and-Gynecologists; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedule

Commuting allowance

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) company contributions

Team outings

Job summary

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Director, Board Affairs and Governance to lead governance operations and board relations for its dual-entity nonprofit structure. The role reports to executive leadership and collaborates across C6 and C3 boards to strengthen governance infrastructure.

The position requires strategic advisory support, extensive board coordination, and governance modernization experience, with hybrid work and commuting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in healthcare, medical associations, or membership organizations.
• Experience managing large boards (20+).
• Budget management experience.
• Experience leading governance modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Board leadership on governance practices, trends, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee governance frameworks for both C6 and C3 entities, ensuring alignment with bylaws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead ongoing evaluation and enhancement of governance structures, board effectiveness, and committee performance.
• Provide strategic support on board composition, succession planning, and board development.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all aspects of board and committee operations for both entities, including calendars, meetings, materials, and communications.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance regulations for both C3 and C6 entities.
• Maintain bylaws, governance policies, and board charters.
• Support board chairs, officers, and committee leaders in driving engagement and effectiveness.
• Design onboarding and continuing education programs for board members.
• Facilitate board retreats, strategy sessions, and governance workshops.
• Foster relationships with board members to ensure engagement and accountability.
• Translate organizational strategy into board-level insights and materials.
• Support executive leadership in anticipating board needs and positioning decisions for approval.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership & supervision

Governance & compliance knowledge

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Director, Board Affairs and Governance

Washington, DC

The Senior Director of Board Affairs & Governance is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing governance operations and board relations for a dual-entity nonprofit organization consisting of a 501(c)(6) membership association and a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation.

This leader serves as the primary liaison to two governing boards (28-member C6 Board and 5-member C3 Board), advising executive leadership and board officers on best practices of Board management and effectiveness. The role ensures seamless board operations, strengthens governance infrastructure, and supports mission-driven decision-making at the highest level. This role will have matrix reporting and responsibilities with legal re: governance and compliance, and board effectiveness.

Note: This position is considered Hybrid and will need to commute to ACOG's office located in Washington, D.C.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does have direct supervisory responsibilities, which may include serving as a coach and mentor for those they supervise.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Board Governance & Strategy

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Board leadership on governance practices, trends, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee governance frameworks for both the C6 and C3 entities, ensuring alignment with bylaws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead ongoing evaluation and enhancement of governance structures, board effectiveness, and committee performance.
• Provide strategic support on board composition, succession planning, and board development.

Board Operations & Management

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all aspects of board and committee operations for both entities, including:
  • Annual board calendars
  • Meeting planning and logistics (in-person and virtual)
  • Preparation and distribution of board materials
  • Ensure high-quality, timely, and strategically aligned board communications.
  • Maintain accurate and complete board records, minutes, and official governance documentation.

Dual-Entity Compliance & Oversight in partnership with Legal

• Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance regulations for both C3 and C6 entities.
• Monitor and manage conflicts of interest, disclosures, and governance risk.
• Maintain and update bylaws, governance policies, and board charters.

Board & Committee Engagement

• Support board chairs, officers, and committee leaders in driving engagement and effectiveness.
• Design onboarding and continuing education programs for board members.
• Facilitate board retreats, strategy sessions, and governance workshops.
• Foster strong relationships with board members to ensure high levels of engagement and accountability.
• Act as a key partner to the CEO and executive leadership team on board-facing strategy and communications.
• Translate organizational strategy into board-level insights and materials.
• Support executive leadership in anticipating board needs and positioning decisions for approval.
• Provide leadership, direction, and professional development for the Board Affairs staff, establishing departmental goals, priorities and performance expectations.
• Ensure optimization of board management systems and tools.
• Establish and continuously improve processes, templates, and governance resources.
• Develop and manage the Board Affairs budget and related resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Must have budget management experience.
• 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.

Salary Range

$145,000 - $160,000 USD

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 – and more!

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