Executive Director - Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals; FICP

Position: Executive Director - Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP)
Overview

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) - Executive Director

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market. The Executive Director will lead these efforts by driving strategic initiatives, fostering innovation, and leveraging collaborative partnerships to advance the mission of Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) within a dynamic, member-driven professional association. In this highly visible leadership role, the Executive Director will guide the organization with vision and resourcefulness, ensuring continued growth, member engagement, and impact across the financial and insurance conference planning community.

At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.

FICP provides access to education, experience-sharing, and networking opportunities to help meeting professionals and hospitality partners in the financial services and insurance industry excel. With a strong community and year-round programming, FICP builds strategic partnerships, drives professional growth, and strengthens the visibility of meetings and events as critical business drivers.

As Executive Director, you will provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership for FICP. In collaboration with the FICP Board of Directors and Executive Committee, you will manage the association’s business operations, drive its mission forward, and ensure organizational excellence across programs, membership, education, and industry engagement. Your leadership will support FICP’s continued growth, enhance its reputation, and expand its value for members and hospitality partners alike.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

• General Administration – develop and execute the annual operations plan based on the strategic plan; establish and monitor key performance indicators to ensure alignment with strategic goals and continuous improvement.

• Maintain and update governing documents, including bylaws, policies, and best practices manuals.

• Identify and pursue additional revenue opportunities.

• Represent FICP within the industry, ensuring visibility and integrity.

• Sign and manage all association contracts according to the board-approved policy.

• Lead a highly effective staff team and function as a liaison between the staff and Board where needed.

• Leadership & Culture – foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and excellence; support FICP’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity; identify emerging trends and technologies to keep FICP relevant and forward-thinking.

• Board of Directors & Governance – ensure effective governance practices with the Board; coordinate Board meetings (agenda development, materials distribution, minute-taking); support the Chairperson with committee appointments; manage volunteer recruitment, training, and recognition; track and report progress on the strategic plan and drive innovation.

• Membership – develop and execute strategies to grow and diversify FICP’s membership base in partnership with the Board; assess member needs and oversee recruitment and retention; manage the annual dues process and the membership database (including the online Membership Roster); serve as a spokesperson for FICP on association and industry issues.

• Education & Events – oversee site selection and contracts for the Annual Conference; partner with leadership and event teams to deliver the Annual Conference, Education Forum, and other key events; secure hospitality partner sponsorship and participation; evaluate the impact and quality of FICP programs.

• Finance – monitor financial performance and prepare monthly financial statements; develop annual budgets and pricing strategies; oversee investments and annual audits; ensure financial stability and accountability; identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring regulatory and…