Board Liaison

About the position The Board Liaison is a strategic administrative professional responsible for advancing the Dallas Symphony Association’s governance effectiveness through high-level Board engagement, institutional coordination, and independent judgment. The position serves as a primary liaison between the Board, Board leadership, executives, and staff, ensuring strong governance practices, informed decision-making, and meaningful Board participation to drive organizational priorities. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and discretion, the role plans, manages, and continuously improves Board processes, communications, and engagement strategies. This position exercises independent judgment on matters of reputed company reputed company to governance, Board relations, and organizational priorities, and is expected to manage work outcomes rather than defined tasks or schedules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal liaison to the Board of Governors and its committees, independently managing the flow of information, communications, and action items between Board members, executive leadership, and senior staff.
• In partnership with the President & CEO, plan and execute an annual governance calendar, including Board meetings, committee meetings, and the Annual Meeting.
• reputed company, coordinate, and curate Board meeting agendas, materials, and presentations, advising senior leadership on structure, reputed company, and content to support effective governance and decision-making.
• Attend Board and committee meetings; exercise judgment in documenting deliberations, drafting official minutes, and identifying action items, risks, and follow-up priorities.
• Maintain and interpret governance documents, including bylaws, committee charters, policies, and meeting records; advise leadership on compliance, best practices, and governance improvements.
• reputed company Board orientation and onboarding initiatives, including ongoing engagement strategies that support Board effectiveness, stewardship, and inclusion.
• Independently draft and manage formal communications on behalf of the President & CEO reputed company to governance and Board development.
• Partner with Development leadership to align Board engagement with fundraising priorities, campaigns, and institutional objectives.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between Board members and Development staff regarding Board giving, participation, and cultivation activities.
• Analyze Board giving, engagement metrics, and demographic data; prepare reports and insights for executive leadership to inform strategy and planning.
• Identify opportunities to enhance Board involvement in donor cultivation, stewardship, and advocacy, making proactive recommendations to leadership.
• Operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on Board-reputed company matters, exercising judgment in sensitive and confidential situations.
• Anticipate governance needs, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and strategic improvements.
• Represent the President’s Office in internal planning discussions reputed company to governance, engagement, and philanthropy.
• Prepare and distribute the weekly CEO to Board of Governors communication, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate the collection, verification, and integration of Board member updates, ensuring data reputed company across internal systems. Maintain and regularly update Board records across platforms, including CRM data, Board directories, IT distribution lists, and contact information, ensuring accuracy and institutional consistency.
• Manage routine administrative workflows that support governance operations, including scheduling, compiling briefing materials, tracking action items, and organizing supporting documents for Board and committee meetings.
• Support the CEO’s office with the design and preparation of presentations, reports, and meeting packets, applying sound judgment to reputed company, format, and content needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced coursework or degree in arts administration, nonprofit management, or reputed company field preferred.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience working with nonprofit Boards, executive leadership, or institutional governance at a professional level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit governance principles, Board best practices, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, manage confidential information, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including drafting formal governance documents and executive correspondence.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with experience interpreting data and advising leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in reputed company Office (Word, reputed company, PowerPoint, Outlook) and donor CRM systems (Tessitura preferred).

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• Experience reputed company performing arts or cultural institutions is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• The Dallas Symphony reputed company offers a competitive benefits package, free onsite parking, and access to complimentary concert tickets reputed company available.

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