Executive Director

ABOUT THE ACOFP

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is a national professional medical association representing more than 26,000 practicing osteopathic family physicians, residents, students, and allied healthcare professionals throughout the United States.

Founded in 1950, ACOFP serves as the professional home for individuals committed to osteopathic primary care and family medicine. Headquartered in Chicago’s northwest corridor near O’Hare International Airport, the organization is recognized as the largest specialty society within the osteopathic profession and the largest osteopathic specialty society.

Osteopathic family physicians are Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) who specialize in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment. They emphasize whole-person, patient-centered care that considers mind, body, and spirit while helping patients navigate an increasingly complex healthcare system. Allopathic (MD) physicians who align with the principles and practices of osteopathic medicine are also eligible for ACOFP membership, as are allied healthcare professionals as associate members.

With a recentlyre-affirmedstrategic plan, strong financial footing, and a solid foundation of member engagement and professional influence, ACOFP is well positioned for its next phase of growth andongoingtransformation. As the osteopathic profession continues to expand nationwide, with new Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (COMs) being established and accredited each year, the organization is presented with significant opportunities to strengthen its influence, enhance member value, and grow its membership base.

ACOFP offers a compelling platform for a visionary leader to build upon its legacy while advancing innovation, relevance, and impact in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

ACOFP promotes excellence in osteopathic family medicine through quality education, visionary leadership, and responsible advocacy.

To be the professional home for all individuals committed to osteopathic primary care.

The Executive Director of the ACOFP and ACOFP Foundation (Foundation) serves as the chief executive and key management leader of ACOFP, working in partnership with the Board of Governors to advance the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability.

Reporting directly to the Board of Governors, the Executive Director oversees all operational, financial, and administrative functions of ACOFP and the Foundation. The Executive Director champions a member-centric culture that fosters engagement, satisfaction, and retention while promoting strong collaboration among staff, volunteer leaders, and members.

ACOFP has a staff of 18 professionals working remotely or on a hybrid basis. The Executive Director directly supervises six senior staff members and serves as staff liaison to the ACOFP Board of Governors, Executive and Finance Committee and the ACOFP Foundation Board of Directors, Executive and Finance Committee.

Priorities for the next Executive Director include strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding member engagement and growth, enhancing organizational relevance and visibility, and identifying innovative revenue opportunities that support ACOFP's long-term sustainability.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, collaborative, and financially sophisticated executive with demonstrated success leading complex membership-based or healthcare-related organizations.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Experience working within complex stakeholder environments, including physician-led organizations, volunteer leadership structures, and external partners.
• Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing organizational finances, reserves, grants and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Demonstrated success developing diversified revenue streams, including strategic partnerships, sponsor ships, grants and other non-dues revenue initiatives.
• Strong organizational leadership and team management skills, including oversight of hybrid or distributed staff environments.
• Exceptional communication,…