Director of Board & Presidential Relations

The University of Vermont Foundation is growing its team as it prepares for a comprehensive campaign aligned with UVM’s Green, Gold, and Bold strategic vision. As Director of Board & ...

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The University of Vermont Foundation is growing its team as it prepares for a comprehensive campaign aligned with UVM’s Green, Gold, and Bold strategic vision. As Director of Board & Presidential Relations, you will serve as a key partner to Foundation and University leadership, leading board engagement efforts, supporting presidential advancement activities, and helping cultivate meaningful participation from the Foundation’s volunteer leaders. This role is ideal for a collaborative professional who enjoys bringing people together, managing complex priorities, and ensuring important relationships are thoughtfully stewarded and supported.

Position Summary

The Director of Board & Presidential Relations is a senior strategic partner within the University of Vermont Foundation, reporting to the Vice President & Chief Development Officer and working in close partnership with the Foundation President & CEO. The Director serves as the primary staff liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors and Foundation Leadership Council (FLC).

The Director is responsible for strengthening the effectiveness, engagement, and philanthropic leadership of the Foundation’s most senior volunteers. Working closely with the President & CEO, Board officers and committee chairs, Foundation colleagues, and University leadership, the Director ensures that Board and FLC members are meaningfully engaged in advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the University of Vermont Foundation in its service to the University of Vermont.

The Director also serves as the Foundation’s primary coordinator for advancement-related engagement involving the President of the University, helping ensure that the President’s time with donors, prospects, alumni, and volunteers is strategic, well-prepared, and supported by thoughtful follow-up.

This position requires exceptional judgment, discretion, relationship-building skills, and the ability to operate effectively at the intersection of governance, philanthropy, institutional leadership, and volunteer engagement.

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