Atlas Assistance Dogs · 6 days ago
Board Effectiveness Director: Board Performance & Engagement (Volunteer Board Role)
Washington, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveAtlas Assistance Dogs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities train their own qualified service dogs. The Board Effectiveness Director will chair the Board Effectiveness Committee, focusing on board performance, engagement, and accountability to support the organization's growth.
Individual & Family Services
Hiring Manager
Lisa Lunghofer, Ph.D.
Responsibilities
Lead the annual board self-assessment, translating insights into actionable goals
Dive deep into board-led initiatives and strategic areas that connect governance to real organizational progress
Facilitate at least one board development or training session each year
Track participation, follow-through, and overall board health using simple, transparent systems
Collaborate with the Board Continuity Director and Board Philanthropy Director to strengthen board culture and engagement
Participate in regular board activities, contributing your ideas, insight and passion to further Atlas’ mission
Qualification
Required
Experience in nonprofit board governance, leadership development, facilitation, or strategic planning
Natural curiosity to problem solve and 'peel the onion'
The ability to create space for reflection and learning while driving accountability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfort leading group discussions
A collaborative mindset and belief that good governance fuels lasting mission impact
You're comfortable using basic digital tools (like ClickUp or shared online workspaces) to stay organized, collaborate, and keep things moving between meetings
US based
Company
Atlas Assistance Dogs
Millions of Americans live with disabilities, yet fewer than 1% have a service dog.
Founded in 2016
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase