CEO - Well-respected trade association

Association Headquarterss searching for a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as the next CEO of a well-respected trade association. This is an exciting opportunity to guide a thriving organization, engage with passionate members, and accelerate its mission within the industry. The ideal candidate balances strategic leadership with operational savvy expressing the ability to think big while managing day-to-day priorities. Will command confidence and respect while building strong relationships with members, volunteers, and industry leaders.

Come with the understanding of the mindset of entrepreneurs and business owners while navigating a nonprofit, trade association environment.
Thrives in a fast-moving environment, translating strategy into actionable results.

The chief executive officer of the association leads under the direction of its officers and board leaders. The CEO is responsible for the effective conduct of the affairs of the association and assists the officers and the board leaders in the formulation of the association's mission, goals, and objectives. Infrequent consultation with the Association President, the CEO plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the staff, programs, and activities and is responsible for its fiscal management and staffing.

To be considered for this position, the online application must be submitted, along with an updated resume. All applicable fields on the application are required.

• Assures that Association has proper governing and legal documents
• Responsible for association operating in compliance with applicable laws and regulations (State and Federal laws, Articles and bylaws, etc.)
• Follows AH's published best practices with respect to articles of incorporation, annual incorporation filings, and Bylaw compliance)

• Follows AH's best practices in leading assigned organization to create a Strategic Plan and update it regularly
• Oversee implementation of the Strategic Plan
• Lead Board to maintain a strategic focus

• Ensures that assigned organization has appropriate coverage for all programs and performs a regular review to confirm that it is maintained.
• Oversees proper filings related to copyrights and/or trademarks in order to properly protect assigned organization's intellectual property

• Effectively lead Board and Committee structures that align with an organization's strategic plan
• Oversee creation and consistent delivery of Board orientations
• Facilitate creation and documentation of an effective Leadership Development program in conjunction with Board so that a constant pipeline of emerging leaders is created and maintained
• Create and maintain a nomination process that aligns with the strategic goals and focus of the organization
• Identify skill gaps
• Oversee proper voting process
• Oversee a consistent Board self-assessment process
• Execute and maintain required volunteer governance forms (anti-trust, confidentiality, conflict of interest, whistle blower, etc.)

• Develop, present and manage the organization within an annual budget
• Oversee effective financial reporting to the Board and relevant committees, proactively alert Board to any significant variances
• Create and maintain an investment policy statement and all related reporting
• Oversee an annual audit by an outside accounting firm

• Conduct annual partnership survey and work with AH's CERO and client partner Board to respond to any reported concerns
• Review client contract with all team members on a regular basis
• Follow all document retention policies
• Follow all file structure policies

• Oversee all events and conferences
• Maintain an awareness of online educational options, virtual meeting options

• Maintain an understanding of all market segments and stakeholders
• Lead conversations with Volunteer leaders to document membership trends and perform the necessary analysis
• Facilitate regular membership surveys to maintain an understanding of member experiences and identify opportunities for new…