Description
ABOUT BOARDSOURCE
For almost four decades, BoardSource has helped shape nonprofit governance. Today, we are advancing a broader vision: a nonprofit sector where boards lead with purpose, steward power responsibly, and remain accountable to the communities they serve. Through research, thought leadership, membership, and practical governance solutions, BoardSource works alongside nonprofit leaders to transform governance practices, strengthen organizations, and help our sector fulfill its role within civil society, in line with our Theory of Practice.
BoardSource is seeking a full-time, exempt Director of Content & Governance Education to design, develop, and scale nonprofit leadership resources. This high-level position will operationalize the co-creation elements of BoardSource’s Theory of Practice and integrate
its “Purpose-Driven Board Leadership” (PDBL) framework across the sector. The search is being managed by executive search firm NPAG.
Job Overview
Salary Range: $128,000 - $160,000
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid, in-office at least twice a month; requires up to 25% travel).
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Chief Program & Strategy Officer (CPSO); works in close partnership with the Director of Learning & Research.
Key Responsibilities
Thought Leadership: Serve as an internal subject-matter expert on nonprofit governance; translate emerging sector trends into accessible guidance, frameworks, and articles.
Content Strategy & Curricula: Build and implement an integrated content strategy to support member programs, toolkits, and training curricula across multiple delivery formats (written, video, asynchronous tools, and live sessions).
Community Co-Creation: Engage nonprofit leaders, consultants, and community stakeholders to collaboratively design and validate educational materials.
Program Management: Oversee the Governance Consultant Membership program and handle budget, workplans, and timeline tracking for content initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of professional work experience in the nonprofit sector, with a background in managing educational content or governance frameworks.
Key Skills: Deep expertise in nonprofit governance models, strong writing/facilitation skills, and a clear understanding of community-centered program design.
Application Requirements
Candidates must apply through the NPAG website and submit a resume alongside a specialized cover letter that answers two specific narrative questions regarding:
Direct experience implementing a community-centered approach to create a program or resource.
A personal narrative of serving on or working directly with a board and how it shaped your views on purpose-driven governance.