Board Engagement Manager

Position Title: Board Engagement Manager

Reports to: Director of Board Engagement & Chief of Staff to the Chair of the Board

Location: Boston, MA

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview:

The Board Engagement Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure meaningful Trustee engagement with Partners In Health (PIH). The Board Engagement Manager, working closely with the Board Engagement Team, will manage Board activities including stewardship and engagement, development strategy, meetings and events, communications, special projects, and other initiatives.  They will develop and execute strategic plans with Board leadership, liaise and coordinate between the Board team and the External Engagement Cluster, and provide oversight to support staff on board-related administrative tasks. As a member of the Board Engagement Team, the Board Engagement Manager will report to the Director of Board Engagement and Chief of Staff to the Chair of the Board and supervise the Board Engagement Coordinator.

Specific Responsibilities:

Board Engagement Team Management (35%)

•          Work closely with the Board Engagement Team to set Board goals and engagement priorities. Develop and implement corresponding annual work plans.

•          Supervise the Board Engagement Coordinator and provide oversight to staff supporting the administrative functions related to the Board of Trustees (e.g. database management, expense reporting, travel, meeting scheduling, etc.).

•          Develop and manage the budget for BOD/BOT activities, ensuring costs are within yearly operating budget.

• Oversee data reporting and management for Trustee activities. Collaborate with Development colleagues to build reports that measure Trustee engagement and giving with the goal of achieving 100% board participation and meaningful engagement every fiscal year.
• Serve as a liaison with the External Engagement Cluster (EEC) to share important Board updates with EEC staff and ensure key EEC updates are shared with the Board. 

Stewardship and Engagement of Board Members (65%)

• Manage the planning and implementation of Trustee meetings and additional Trustee engagement activities and events (e.g. in-person events, webinars, calls, etc.). The Board Engagement Manager will oversee and manage staff supporting Board event logistics (e.g. venue, rentals, and contracts). 
• Play a proactive role in promoting, organizing, and supporting regional Trustee-hosted events.
• Work across PIH teams to develop tailored stewardship and engagement strategies that strengthen long-term relationships with Board members (e.g. site visits, host/participate in dinners and special events, participate in programmatic work, etc.).
• Facilitate regular communication (through newsletters, update calls, leadership memos, etc.) with board members to deepen their relationship with PIH.

•          Manage and/or participate in special projects and taskforces including Trustees to ensure all Trustees have a positive experience in their various engagements with PIH.

•          Interface regularly with board members and serve as an organizational point of contact to respond to board member inquiries and provide assistance as needed.

•          Collaborate with departments across PIH to support Trustee engagement in various organizational work streams and provide guidance to colleagues to maximize Trustee experience and participation.

Qualifications:

•          Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree a plus

•          At least 5-8 years of relevant experience, including proven program management experience and experience in driving process improvements

•          Demonstrated good judgment, professionalism, and diplomacy and ability to manage confidential information appropriately

•          Excellent writing and organizational skills

•          Previous experience in event planning and implementation

•          Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.

•          Attentive to detail, able to manage multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment

•          Solid computer and database skills. Excellent skills in the functional use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word. Experience with Raisers Edge a plus.

•          Interest in social justice and equity, diversity, and inclusion strongly desirable

Organizational Profile:

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.

As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Russia, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.

Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.  PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities. 

Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.