Vice President, Council Governance Remote (anywhere in United States)

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Council Governance to lead the governance model for a nationwide federation of councils. The role oversees council chartering, credentialing, quality frameworks, and ongoing assessments of financial, governance, membership, and operational health. The Vice President will develop shared standards, tools, dashboards, and guidance; provide insights and recommendations to executive and board leaders; and coordinate tailored support and improvement plans with councils and internal partners. The role also leads viability reviews and guides strategic alliances, mergers, and organizational transitions, while managing and developing the Council Governance team. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 12 years of experience, including deep knowledge of nonprofit governance, organizational standards, chartering or accreditation, and enterprise risk management. Required expertise includes assessing organizational health, developing evidence-based standards and review methods, and guiding complex remediation, transitions, or organizational change. Working knowledge of due diligence, strategic alliances, mergers, and board-level governance is also required. Strong strategic thinking, communication, facilitation, analytical, project leadership, and change management skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and the ability to create assessment frameworks, dashboards, decision tools, and executive reports.

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Girl Scouts of the USA