AVP Manager of Board Relations

About Us:

The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) believes stable and sustainable affordable housing is the foundation of strong communities and we strive to contribute to comprehensive neighborhood revitalization through our lending and partnerships. A nationally recognized leader in affordable housing finance, CPC has provided a consistent source of capital to underserved housing markets throughout New York State since our inception in 1974.

Today, CPC stands as the largest CDFI solely committed to investing in multifamily housing, having invested more than $15 billion to finance the creation and preservation of more than 230,000 units of quality housing in neighborhoods across New York State and beyond. CPC has a robust construction lending platform, a mortgage bank, and equity and impact investment platforms that focus on our three goals: Expanding Affordable Housing, Closing the Racial Wealth Gap and Investing in the Green Economy.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a real difference in people's lives. We're looking for talented individuals who are passionate about our mission and share our values of commitment, respect, excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Role Summary:

The Manager of Board Relations will serve as a primary point of contact, facilitator, and project manager for the CPC Board of Directors. This individual will work closely with CPC's CEO, Chief of Staff, and senior leadership team to ensure smooth planning and facilitation of all board-related activities, including quarterly board meetings, committee meetings, ongoing recruitment, and onboarding of new directors. They will also support the CEO in maintaining a regular series of 1:1 touchpoints with each member of the board. The position reports to the Chief of Staff (CoS) in the Office of the CEO.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the regular cadence of board and committee meetings:
  • Develop the annual schedule of quarterly board meetings and all associated committee meetings, coordinating with the CEO, board chair, committee chairs, and all board members to ensure the effective transaction of board business. Schedule special board meetings as needed, using the same process.
  • Coordinate and manage all aspects of the CPC board retreat, a new annual meeting of board focused on long-term strategic direction. Partner with Corporate Communications and senior staff to manage retreat logistics and content development. Coordinate with external experts who might serve as moderators and guest speakers, as well as outside vendors, facilities personnel, and others as needed.
  • Work with members of the CPC Management Committee, CPC's general counsel, and other senior leaders to coordinate and develop all board meeting materials, including agendas, presentations, minutes, and regular reporting on progress against goals. Ensure that board books are assembled and sent to all staff and board members in a timely manner.
  • Support senior leadership staff assigned to a board committee to ensure that meetings are planned for and run with efficiency, and that materials are prepared and provided to board members in a timely manner.
  • Manage all logistics for, and attend, all board and committee meetings.
• Support board refreshment and onboarding:
  • Work closely with the CEO and members of the Governance Committee to identify, recruit, and manage board prospects, seeking to bring the board to its full complement of 15 directors.
  • Work with CoS and General Counsel to develop and manage a comprehensive director onboarding and orientation protocol.
• Ensure that the CEO, and the Office of the CEO more broadly, maintain active working relationships with all board members:
  • Proactively schedule regular 1:1 meetings between the CEO and each director to foster relationship-building and active thought partnership.
  • Ensure that the CEO has materials and information needed for board meetings and interaction with directors.
  • Manage organizational communications to the board between regular board meetings, sharing updates and requesting information when needed.
  • Maintain board-related data, supporting compliance, reporting, and other organizational needs.
  • Partner with the General Counsel to maintain board class lists, attendance and engagement records.
• Support the core functions of the Office of the CEO, and lead special projects as assigned by the CoS.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience working with senior level executives and board members, preferably in a board relations or communications role.
• Graduate degree in public administration, management or related field. Comparable work experience will be considered.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with a strong track record of success in nonprofit communications preferred.
• In particular, we seek a candidate with expertise in crafting clear, impactful messages that are targeted towards an executive-level audience. Strong ability to communicate strategically, translating detailed operational data into actionable insights that support proactive decision-making.
• Experience in managing executive communications with tact and judgment. Ability to anticipate executive needs and proactively provide relevant information.
• Proven ability to build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with partners and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Skilled in creating detailed project plans, setting clear milestones, and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed for board meetings or events.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Commuter benefits
• PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability
• Tuition assistance program
• Two "work from anywhere" weeks per year
• Summer Fridays
• Collaborative working spaces
• Service days to support our communities
• Employee development and engagement events
• More about our offerings and culture here

This is a full-time, hybrid role where you will work from the Manhattan office two - three days a week. The salary range is $105,000 - $130,000, dependent on experience.

The Community Preservation Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, training and termination are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status.