Board and Alumni Relations Program Director
About The Position
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation advances the values championed by President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush - service, education, and civic engagement - to build a stronger America today and for generations to come. The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is a national non-profit providing strategic leadership and philanthropic support to advance the legacy and values of President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush. The Foundation also develops and hosts public programs and events that convene leaders and engage audiences around service, education, and civic engagement. The Program Director, under general direction, directs the administration of assigned programs, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ten years of related experience
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills
- Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment
- This position is security sensitive
- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
Nice To Haves
- Five to seven years of proven experience building and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, subject matter experts, and senior leaders, preferably within a board or governance environment
- Proficiency with CRM systems, including Raiser’s Edge NXT
Responsibilities
- Develops Board program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
- Manages all board operations, including meeting planning, agendas, board books, and Board member onboarding
- Ensures Board program objectives are met
- Manages Board recruitment opportunities
- Tracks board member engagement, participation and giving
- Develops strategies to increase board effectiveness and engagement
- Creates and manages Board stewardship opportunities
- Develops and executes, alongside CEO and Development lead, engagement strategy aligned with institutional priorities
- Builds relationships with Board members and Bush Administration alumni to expand engagement opportunities.
- Develops and manages program budgets alongside CFO
- Collaborates with Development leadership to align board and alumni engagement with development and resourcing initiatives
- Evaluates Board programs and recommends budget improvements based on participation and outcomes
- Maintains program activity records and provides monthly progress reports
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
