Board Effectiveness Director: Board Performance & Engagement (Volunteer Board Role)

At Atlas Assistance Dogs®, we believe everyone who could benefit from a service dog should be able to have one. Our nonprofit helps people with disabilities train their own qualified service dogs, while educating ethical trainers and building a more inclusive world - one partnership at a time.

As our Board Effectiveness Director, you’ll be the chair of our Board Effectiveness Committee and help keep the board itself performing at its best - fostering engagement, learning, and accountability so that Atlas can keep growing with integrity and heart.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Commitment

• ~1-5 hours per week, averaging 5
• 15 hours per month.
• Hybrid or virtual participation.
• Monthly virtual board meetings, quarterly deep dive meetings and annual meeting attendance.
• 3year renewable term.

Why You’ll Love This Work

You’ll help shape how Atlas leads - ensuring our board functions not just efficiently, but meaningfully. You’ll work alongside passionate, skilled volunteers dedicated to inclusion, empowerment, and the extraordinary bond between people and dogs.

Ready to Apply?

Apply through this link: https://atlasdog.org/join-our-board-of-directors/