Senior Director, Board Affairs and Governance

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists•Washington, DC

19h•$145,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The role serves as the primary liaison to the 28-member C6 Board and 5-member C3 Board, advising executive leadership and board officers on board management and effectiveness. It ensures seamless board operations, strengthens governance infrastructure, and supports mission-driven decision-making. The position has matrix reporting and responsibilities with Legal related to governance, compliance, and board effectiveness, and includes direct supervisory responsibilities. The role provides strategic leadership for board and committee operations across both entities, advises the CEO, Chief of Staff, and board leadership, and oversees governance frameworks, compliance, board engagement, executive partnership, staff leadership, and board affairs infrastructure. The position is hybrid and requires commuting to ACOG’s office in Washington, D.C.; ability to travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
Budget management experience.
Experience in healthcare, medical associations, or membership organizations.
Experience managing large boards of 20 or more members and multi-board structures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to translate abstract ideas or situations into operational goals and metrics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Familiarity with governance risk and compliance frameworks.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading board transformation or governance modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

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 the C6 and C3 entities, ensuring alignment with bylaws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Lead evaluation and enhancement of governance structures, board effectiveness, and committee performance.
Provide strategic support on board composition, succession planning, and board development.
Oversee board and committee operations for both entities, including annual calendars, meeting planning and logistics, and preparation and distribution of board materials.
Ensure board communications are high-quality, timely, and strategically aligned.
Maintain accurate and complete board records, minutes, and official governance documentation.
Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance regulations for both entities in partnership with Legal.
Monitor and manage conflicts of interest, disclosures, and governance risk.
Maintain and update 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 strong relationships with board members to support engagement and accountability.
Partner with 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.
Lead, direct, and support the professional development of Board Affairs staff; establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
Optimize 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.