Associations West (AW) is a nonprofit membership organization that advances the educational and professional development needs of the association community. It is the nation’s second-largest regional society of association executives. Its membership includes professionals from associations and nonprofit organizations, as well as Industry Partners that provide goods and services to the association community.

Home to more than 1,600 association professionals and industry partners, AW is a vibrant community serving California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. More than a networking organization, AW creates opportunities for members to exchange ideas, address industry issues, and celebrate successes. Its year-round programs generate revenue and, more importantly, foster a community that has grown significantly over the past two years. These educational and networking opportunities help AW achieve its mission to nurture a vibrant, trusted community that empowers association professionals to drive their missions forward.

AW’s next President & Chief Executive Officer will be accountable for strategy implementation, operations, financial stewardship, staff leadership, stakeholder engagement, and external relationships. The role requires an executive who can translate mission into measurable organizational progress while balancing governance expectations, member needs, market realities, and the future of the association management profession in the West.

The role requires credibility with members, allied organizations, government agencies, and the broader association community, as well as the ability to articulate why AW matters and where it should lead next. The CEO is expected to position AW as a trusted voice on issues affecting the association management community. Internally, the position requires cultural stewardship, organizational alignment, operational discipline, and staff empowerment.

Associations West (AW) is headquartered in Sacramento, California, operates with an annual budget of $2 million, employs a staff and consulting team of 10 members, and has six direct reports to the President & CEO.

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For confidential consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to: AWCEOSearch@vettedsolutions.com or call +1 202 544 4759 (DC Office) or +1 310 860 6111 (LA office).