Set the vision, goals, and annual strategic plan for our National Board of Directors from the group to the individual level to ensure we continue to have an incredible board that catalyzes the organization's work
Set the vision, goals, and template strategic plan that Executive Directors customize to build and manage best-in-class regional boards
Provide support, alignment, and thought partnership to a growing portfolio of 6-10 regional Executive Directors and their boards over the next five years
Develop board and council member profiles tied to strategic needs
Drive the creation of strategic materials (memos, decks) that support all board moments from meetings, strategy calls, 1:1 engagement plans, etc
Set the vision, goals, strategic plan, and create the materials and systems for Braven’s growing body of advisory councils (including Employer Partner, Faculty, Higher Ed Presidents, Technology, etc)
Manage the prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship of the National Board members in collaboration with the CEO, including bi-weekly or monthly check-ins with all board members
You are responsible for $3-4M in direct national board and council giving; additionally, we work to build boards and councils that provide networks, accounting for 35% of our overall revenue annually
Support the prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship of the regional board members in collaboration with Executive Directors
Manage the prospecting, cultivation, and ongoing stewardship for members of certain high-profile councils
Set the guidelines and best practices for board and council group and individual stewardship nationally and regionally
Create systems and tools for research, stewardship, communications, and board and council building at the national and regional levels
Manage and analyze accurate data collection of materials and information related to national and regional board members, as well as council members
Create learning and development opportunities to ensure excellent board and council management across Braven.
Project manage national board meetings, strategy sessions, and the annual joint board convening, and provide the systems and processes to manage council and regional board meetings
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
BS/BA or relevant experience
Work Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience
You bring exceptional political acumen and relationship intelligence — having demonstrated an ability to map stakeholder ecosystems, identify key influencers, and cultivate trust across varied networks to open doors and advance organizational priorities.
You have demonstrated professional experience working with executives, board members, and high-profile individuals, and managing high-stakes relationships with success
You have a deep understanding of local and national ecosystems and networks, and how to maneuver successfully within
You have 5+ years of project management experience and leading high stakes meetings
You have 5+ years of experience managing complex relationships with individual stakeholders and are able to exercise direction, diplomacy, and handle confidential information
You have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with and quickly gain the respect and support of various key constituencies, including the board of directors, champions, partners, and prospects
A successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major champions
You have exceptional management, leadership, presentation, and written and interpersonal communication skills
You manage vertically and horizontally within internal and external settings
You have excellent written and oral communication skills
You have a customer first, hospitality orientation with excellent stakeholder management skills and attention to detail
You are strategic, analytical, and have a strong EQ when it comes to managing external relationships
You pursue ambitious, measurable goals with joy, an action-oriented mindset, and perseverance
You’re extremely detail-oriented and sweat the small stuff, while also not losing sight of the big picture
You build strong external and internal relationships with a variety of stakeholders and have significant experience tailoring your approach to others' beliefs, motivations, and contexts
You are a voracious reader and devour everything from the Wall Street Journal to Page Six
You are a constant learner who continually reflects to improve and actively creates space for upward feedback from individual contributors and managers
You exemplify Braven’s core values
Benefits
Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
12 weeks of paid parental leave
A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff