Job Description

Director of Affiliate Policy & Sustainability

Base Pay Range: $95,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Affiliate Impact Officer (CAIO)

Posting Date: January 2024

Start Date: March 2025

Location: New York City (hybrid)

Dress for Success Worldwide is a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 130 affiliates in over 20 countries. We have helped over 1.3 million women work towards self-sufficiency.

Job Description:

The Director, Affiliate Policy & Sustainability, is a key leadership role responsible for advancing governance practices, compliance, and operational excellence across Dress for Success Worldwide’s global affiliate network. In this capacity, the Director will directly manage and implement governance-related initiatives, including strengthening affiliate agreements, developing policies, and supporting nonprofit business management.

Essential Functions:

This full-time role is pivotal in building and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and compliance mechanisms across the affiliate network. The Director will play a hands-on role in ensuring operational excellence and building capacity for governance initiatives while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with affiliates and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

1. Policy and Compliance:
   • Manage affiliate agreements, renewals, and compliance tracking to ensure adherence to Dress for Success’s standards.
   • Research best practices to inform and improve policies and procedures related to governance and operational standards.
2. Affiliate Board Governance Advisory:
   • Foster relationships with affiliate boards to promote improved governance practices.
   • Guide the development of additional clauses and requirements in agreements to improve board oversight and effectiveness.
   • Develop toolkits and resources to help affiliates adopt and maintain governance best practices.
3. Sustainability and Accountability:
   • Implement strategies to enhance long-term operational and financial sustainability for affiliates.
   • Develop mechanisms to track and encourage transparency and accountability in affiliate operations.
4. Nonprofit Business Management:
   • Enhance processes for evaluating and approving new affiliate applications.
   • Oversee onboarding for new affiliate leaders, providing tailored training on governance and leadership best practices.
   • Establish ongoing monitoring systems to assess affiliate adherence to governance standards.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience in nonprofit management, governance, or a related area.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in nonprofit governance or a related role.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex legal and compliance processes.
• Proven success in influencing and supporting boards to strengthen governance.

Supervisory Responsibility: The Director of Affiliate Policy & Sustainability will supervise one Coordinator.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position with a business schedule from Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Work Authorization: Employment at Dress for Success Worldwide is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and your ability to meet the terms of current immigration laws.

AAP/EEO Statement: Dress for Success Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of their demographic background.

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