BoardSource now seeks nominations and applications for our next Chief Program & Strategy Officer (CPSO). As a member of the senior leadership team, the CPSO will be an experienced leader, strategist, and manager who can lead the implementation of our three-year strategic plan across all program areas, further institutionalize our Theory of Practice, and help shape the long-term future of the organization.
Governance expertise is essential to success in this role. The CPSO must possess a deep understanding of effective nonprofit governance and demonstrate a strong commitment to Purpose-Driven Board Leadership as BoardSource's foundational governance framework. This individual will serve as a trusted governance expert both internally and externally, helping to translate governance principles into practical guidance, thought leadership, educational offerings, and organizational strategy.
More information about BoardSource may be found at: boardsource.org
This search is being led by Rachel Burgoyne and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez of NPAG. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and including responses to the below questions, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.
In your cover letter, please share your responses to the following questions. While you can use AI to help with editing, please draw from your own experiences in your answers.
Questions:
1. Please share a direct experience you have either working with or serving on a board and outline how that experience has shaped your thinking on the role that boards can play in advancing an organization’s purpose.
2. Please describe your nonprofit governance expertise, and share an example of how you have advised, educated, or worked with boards to strengthen governance and advance organizational purpose.
3. Please describe your management experience, including the size and scope of teams you have led. Share a specific example of how you aligned your team's work with organizational strategic priorities, ensured focus on the most important objectives, and held team members accountable for delivering results. What was your approach, and what outcomes were achieved?
BoardSource is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.