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CFA Society Washington, DC (CFAW)
Interim Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
The CFA Society Washington DC (CFAW) is looking for an Interim CEO to lead the organization. The Interim CEO is responsible for the overall management of the CFA Society Washington, DC (CFAW) office, for an interim period following the departure of CFAW’s full-time CEO, up to and including a transitional overlap period with the hiring of a permanent CEO or alternative management arrangement.
CFAW is an association of 1,900+ investment professionals whose mission is to facilitate a vibrant, engaged community that advances members’ professional success. CFAW is a member society of CFA Institute with an annual budget just north of $700,000. CFA stands for Chartered Financial Analyst, the gold standard in the investment industry for investment knowledge and ethical standards.
The CEO role includes implementing the strategic plan set forth by the Board of Directors (“Board”), supporting governance initiatives, managing staff, and managing relationships with members and volunteers, as well as CFAW’s external constituencies (e.g. the CFA Institute, external stakeholders, sponsors, and others) as needed.
The Interim CEO reports to and is accountable to the Board.
More specifically, the responsibilities of this position fall into the following areas:
The Interim CEO is responsible for the overall management of the CFA Society Washington, DC (CFAW), including:
Managing the day-to-day operations of the CFAW office and staff;
Managing ongoing activities in support of the strategic plan set forth by the Board of Directors (Board) and CFAW’s mission – to advance members’ professional success and facilitate a vibrant, engaged community; and,
Managing relationships with members and volunteers, as well as CFAW’s external constituencies (e.g., the CFA Institute, external stakeholders, sponsors, and others).
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National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and inspirational Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (ED/CEO) who will lead with vision, growth, and impact in mind. The new ED/CEO will serve as a partner to the Board of Directors, providing both the strategic mindset and managerial expertise needed to meet the expanding needs and expectations of members. The ED/CEO will guide NSPE’s re-envisioning of the organizational value proposition and the creation of a new business model to take NSPE into the future.
For more than a century, Professional Engineers (PE) have prioritized public health, safety, and welfare by committing themselves to the highest standards of ethics and expertise. NSPE was founded in 1934 to help Professional Engineers live out those commitments. NSPE helps its members work toward a safer, more forward-looking society through its support for the entire PE journey, from education to continual career growth. Their mission: Fostering licensed professional engineers in service to society. NSPE is based in Alexandria, VA, and has a budget of more than $9 Million and a professional staff of 38.
NSPE’s next ED/CEO must be a strategic, innovative, and financially astute leader who can foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. This spokesperson will drive organizational growth, champion diversity, and ensure NSPE’s continued relevance and influence in a rapidly changing engineering landscape.
This visionary leader will engage as a servant leader with the NSPE board, NSPE Education Foundation board, affiliated state society leadership, members, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Board of Governors, and affiliated organizations – the National Academy of Building Engineers (NABIE) and National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) to achieve mutually agreed upon goals and in support of the organization’s overarching strategic plan.
The ED/CEO will help ensure that NSPE cultivates and maintains an organizational culture of member-centricity while focusing on constituent needs in NSPE’s federated membership structure. Prior Executive Director/CEO experience, a Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential and experience working in a scientific, STEM or built environment association/non-profit is preferred. The new ED/CEO will need a leadership style that is adaptable, flexible and comfortable navigating and implementing change.
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National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
Executive Director
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing, with nearly 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and more than 35 other countries. Established in 1944, NATS members work in independent studios, community schools, elementary and secondary schools, or higher education institutions. Members represent the diversity of today's music landscape, teaching in all vocal styles – including classical, musical theatre, and commercial music.
The Board of Directors is excited to announce the search process to replace the retiring Executive Director, who has served for more than 17 years.
The primary NATS programs and services currently delivered to its members and their students include workshops and conferences, student and professional auditions, educational and professional development resources, and numerous mentorship opportunities, including the NATS Intern program. The Association's publications include the scholarly Journal of Singing and newsletters, Inter Nos and Intermezzo. In addition, networking and leadership development occurs through regional, chapter, and committee volunteer activities.
NATS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a budget of about $1.5 million and over $1.4 million in investments. Eight staff support the national organization. The Association is seeking a remote-based executive, as the organization operates virtually.
The next Executive Director will have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five to seven years of progressive career leadership and management experience in a professional membership association. The Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation would be helpful. A strategic, operational, and hands-on leadership and management style would be a good fit for a small association with a high level of integrity and ethical standards. A passion for the NATS mission is required which aligns with the membership. Background, education, or experience in the arts field is highly desirable.
The successful candidate’s solid foundation in association management will help them partner with the Board of Directors to address current issues, chart a future, and increase the organization’s visibility in the vocal music field.
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Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)
Chief Executive Officer
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is the leading international organization dedicated to advancing the field of cardiac electrophysiology and the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Established by a group of visionary physicians and scientists committed to enhancing patient care through research, education and innovation, the Society’s early mission centered on fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals and researchers working to improve patient outcomes.
Today, HRS maintains a hybrid and remote staff model, allowing for operational flexibility and accessibility to a global membership base. The organization employs more than 50 full-time staff and supports a diverse global network of over 9,000 professionals, including physicians, scientists, researchers and allied health providers. HRS has a robust operating budget of $22 million, which sustains its extensive network of volunteers and supports annual scientific sessions, continuing education programs and collaborative research efforts.
In 2024, the Society expanded its advocacy footprint by establishing Heart Rhythm Advocates (HRA) to enable more robust engagement in political advocacy and lobbying activities that shape healthcare policy and support the electrophysiology community.
HRS seeks a dynamic, collaborative and mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will lead with vision, impact and growth in mind. As HRS and the profession it represents face an exciting moment in time, the CEO will partner with the Board to advance the field of electrophysiology and drive the Society’s global engagement strategies, content development and delivery, advocacy efforts and business model.
The next CEO must be a strategic, innovative and financially astute leader who will continue to foster a culture of transparency, accountability and inclusivity. This individual will drive organizational growth, champion diversity and ensure HRS’s continued relevance in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
The CEO will partner with the Board on the Society’s new strategic plan and will have responsibilities that are intricately connected to its priorities. The CEO will build upon the Society’s actions that have included cutting-edge clinical guidelines, professional education, patient information, advocacy initiatives, and research and leadership opportunities within the field of heart rhythm disorders.
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Board positions
Institute for Technology in Health Care (ITHC)
Executive Board Members
The Institute for Technology in Health Care (ITHC) is seeking two Executive Board Members to serve this nonprofit organization with a mission to support projects designed to identify, investigate, and apply new and existing technologies to the solution of health care problems. The Institute provides small grants that enable individuals and institutions to devise technologic applications that perform with more efficiency and greater accuracy.
Executive Board Members serve as ambassadors for the organization, leverage professional and personal connections to benefit the organization’s visibility, and participate in one or more committees.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the Institute’s mission and has extensive professional experience at the executive leadership level with accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. The ITHC seeks individuals with a commitment to and understanding of its mission and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and building excitement and consensus among diverse communities. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for using existing technologies as a solution to health care problems are required qualifications. The ITHC is actively seeking two potential Board members with specific areas of expertise: one in clinical engineering, and one in legal practice.
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American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
Chief Finance and Administrative Officer
ASAE helps associations, and the professionals who lead, manage, and work in them, transform society through the power of collaboration. We are looking for someone to serve on a five person core team as the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer. Candidates must be able to work in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment with a team based approach for strategic oversight and cross functional alignment, where colleagues are engaged, respect and support each other, hold themselves accountable, and celebrate their work.
ASAE is a membership organization of more than 52,000 association executives and industry partners. Since it was established 100 years ago, its members have and continue to lead, manage, and work in or partner with organizations in more than a dozen association management disciplines, from executive management to finance to technology. With the support of the ASAE Research Foundation, a separate nonprofit entity, ASAE is the premier source of learning, knowledge, and future-oriented research for the association and nonprofit profession and provides resources, education, ideas, and advocacy to enhance the power and performance of the association and nonprofit community. ASAE Business Services, ASAE’s for-profit subsidiary, provides business products and services to ASAE members as well is the incubator for the development of future products and services.
The Chief Finance and Administrative Officer (CFAO) is a key executive leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the financial and administrative functions of this $30 million organization, based in Washington, DC. The CFAO will play a crucial role in the strategic planning, financial management, and operational effectiveness of ASAE and its subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance, administration, and business operations, along with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
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American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
Managing Director, ABSI
ASAE helps associations, and the professionals who lead, manage, and work in them, transform society through the power of collaboration. We are looking for someone to join our team as the Managing Director, ABSI. Candidates must be able to work in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment where colleagues are engaged, respect and support each other, hold themselves accountable, and celebrate their work..
ASAE is a membership organization of more than 52,000 association executives and industry partners. Since it was established 100 years ago, its members have and continue to lead, manage, and work in or partner with organizations in more than a dozen association management disciplines, from executive management to finance to technology. With the support of the ASAE Research Foundation, a separate nonprofit entity, ASAE is the premier source of learning, knowledge, and future-oriented research for the association and nonprofit profession and provides resources, education, ideas, and advocacy to enhance the power and performance of the association and nonprofit community. ASAE Business Services, ASAE’s for-profit subsidiary, provides business products and services to ASAE members as well is the incubator for the development of future products and services.
Association Business Solutions Incubator (ABSI): ABSI is a department aimed at providing resources, support, and guidance to associations looking to develop new products, services, or business models. ABSI is designed to help associations innovate and generate new revenue streams, which are crucial for their sustainability and growth in an increasingly competitive environment.
The Managing Director, ABSI will focus on developing and delivering entrepreneurial, revenue-generating products and services for professional and trade associations and their members. This role requires an innovative, strategic leader who can drive growth, profitability, and sustainability by creating and implementing impactful products, services, and initiatives tailored to the needs of the associations. The Managing Director will leverage the organization's resources and market insights to identify new opportunities, build a high-performing team, and maintain a strong focus on financial growth the drives new member value and revenue, while advancing the mission of supporting and expanding member services.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience, with at least 5 years in product development, revenue generation, for profit experience or association management and a proven track record of results driven success in driving new revenue growth through the development of partnerships, products and services for a target market.
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The Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF)
Chief Communications Officer
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF) is a nonpartisan organization founded in 2012, EDF is the nation's preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring America’s 14.3 million military caregivers, spouses, parents, family members, and friends who care for our nation’s wounded, ill, or injured veterans. EDF has a budget of $12 Million, a growing staff of more than 30, and its office is located in Washington, DC.
EDF is recruiting a strategic, innovative, and visionary communications professional to take on this important new role of Chief Communications Officer (CCO). The successful CCO, who is also a doer as is typical in a smaller organization, will lead by example through a tireless work ethic, commitment to mission, focus on excellence, creative thinking, and ability to promote EDF’s work on behalf of military and veteran families. Driving greater awareness and positive perception of EDF’s brand and reputation, the CCO will be responsible for creating a centralized communications function that maintains mutual understanding between the Foundation and its key constituents and delivers strategic alignment, consistent brand voice, and audience-centric messaging across all channels. This position will also serve on the Foundation’s Executive Management Team and work across the organization to ensure that EDF’s strategic goals around communications and marketing are met and exceeded. The individual who assumes this position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Development Officer.
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American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
Chief Program & Business Innovation Officer
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) seeks a mission driven leader to serve as Chief Program & Business Innovation Officer (CPBIO). This innovator will guide and grow major areas of ASBMB’s programming to expand reach and impact; member value; revenue generation; and partnership-building at an exciting time of innovation and investment.
ASBMB’s mission is to build and empower a broad community of molecular life scientists to advance discovery. ASBMB has approximately 11,000 members, with a staff of about 34 and a budget of $11,000,000. While its robust reserve enables the Society to operate a range of valued programs, a newly formed Innovation Fund will dedicate resources to expand and generate new programs that power impact and revenue.
As a key member of the executive leadership team and deputy in CEO’s absence, the CPBIO will be responsible for guiding the conception, launch, and growth ASBMB program strategies and revenue development across several core program pillars—scientific publishing, major convenings (e.g., conferences and symposia), and learning/professional development—and play a vital role in helping to grow and communicate ASBMB’s value to the molecular life science community. The role will prioritize new innovative offerings and align, adapt and grow legacy initiatives consistent growth strategies. The CPBIO will help cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, forward-looking environment, working with the CEO, volunteers and staff to reinforce the vital impact of molecular life sciences and ASBMB’s leadership across academic and industry sectors.
ASBMB is grounded in a rich history of achievement and a tradition of innovation. Its leadership welcomes new strategies to drive its next century of distinction and impact. It fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment and welcomes voices from across science, industry, and society. The CPBIO will play a catalytic role in building on the Society’s rich legacy and shaping its next era of growth and influence.
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ASIS International
Chief Financial Officer
ASIS International is seeking a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide leadership and direction to the organization regarding all financial matters and ensures ASIS business and financial practices are consistent with industry, legal, and ethical standards.
Founded in 1955, ASIS International is the world's largest membership organization for security management professionals. With hundreds of chapters across the globe, ASIS is recognized as the premier source for learning, networking, standards, and research. Through its board certifications, award-winning Security Management magazine, and Global Security Exchange—the most influential events in the profession—ASIS ensures its members and the security community have access to the intelligence and resources necessary to protect their people, property, and information assets
The organization has 34,000+ members, an employee base of close to 60 staff, and a budget of approximately $27M. The CFO manages a staff of six and one direct report. This will be a remote position.
The CFO serves on Executive Leadership Team, advising CEO and other senior staff on important financial matters. The CFO will serve as a leader within the ASIS corporate headquarters, in support of the CEO, to help ASIS achieve its mission and strategic objectives. The CFO will also lead an established Division of the organization, ensuring all goals and objectives are being reached and support the other divisions/departments to achieve their goals and program(s) financial objectives. This role will ensure that the finance department is complying with all organizational policies & procedures, and project milestones, that cross divisional lines such as those established by accounting (e.g. budget and on-going financial management), human resources (e.g. performance management), and information technology. The CFO is expected to meet or exceed budget/forecast targets and financial performance goals and objectives.
Serving as the primary ASIS’ representative on all financial matters to the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee and the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors, the CFO collaborates with the Treasurer to provide essential data and information for Board decision making, coordinates the format for presentation of financial information to stakeholders; and maintains the cost allocation policies necessary to carry out activity-based costing..
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National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA)
Senior Director of Marketing
The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) is seeking a versatile, creative leader to be the next Senior Director of Marketing, guiding innovative marketing for programs, products, and services. This is an exciting opportunity to bring a new marketing perspective to the NWPCA’s lean, inspired staff pursuing the association’s vision, focused on the ongoing expansion of the NWPCA as the thought, information, and advocacy leader for wooden pallets and wooden transport packaging solutions. The new Senior Director will continue to fuel NWPCA’s extraordinary organizational growth, having doubled in size in the last five years.
NWPCA, with a budget of over $5 Million and staffing up to 18 team members, is the largest organization of wood packaging professionals in the world. The association has more than 800 company members in 40 countries who manufacture, repair, and distribute pallets and wood packaging in unit-load solutions, or who supply products and services to the industry.
The Senior Director of Marketing will work to innovate NWPCA’s marketing strategies further to deliver value and to better tell the story of the organization’s impact on the industry. NWPCA seeks to extend brand recognition and influence in the communities it serves. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the Senior Director will serve as a key member of the team, significantly influencing the organization’s growth through the development and execution of NWPCA’s strategic marketing, branding, and content activities. This individual is the central hub for all marketing initiatives, collaborating across all functions of the organization to strengthen NWPCA’s brand and position.
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit with a strategic mindset and tactical capability, this is an organization in which you will thrive. If you are passionate about data and use it to inform your decision-making and drive sustainable results, you are ideal for this role. You are the perfect fit if you possess the drive to accomplish great work and flourish in an environment with talented, bright, and ambitious team members. This role supervises a small team.
NWPCA is based in Alexandria, VA, and operates on a hybrid schedule.
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American Planning Association (APA)
Chief Communications Officer
The American Planning Association (APA) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and visionary Chief Communications Officer (CCO) to lead and unify the organization’s internal and external communications, marketing, and public affairs strategy.
APA is a 40,000-member, Chicago-based organization that promotes good urban and community planning. With a mission of “Creating Great Communities for All,” APA fulfills its mission by supporting its members and stakeholders through research, education, advocacy, certification, and convening.
The CCO will be responsible for creating a centralized communications function that maintains mutual understanding between the organization and its key stakeholders (members, partners, the built environment community), delivers strategic alignment, consistent brand voice, and audience-centric messaging across all channels. The CCO will oversee enterprise communications, public relations, media relations, brand management, digital strategy, solution marketing including customer insights, marketing analysis, stakeholder identification, input, consensus building and public affairs.
This executive role will work in close partnership with the CEO, executive leadership team, and elected leadership to shape APA’s voice and narrative in alignment with its mission, goals, and evolving landscape so as to proactively convey the story and impact of the planning profession. The ideal candidate brings experience leading integrated communications in a complex, mission-driven environment and a proven track record of building high-performance, data-informed communications teams. The CCO will report to the CEO.
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CFP Board
Managing Director, Program Development
CFP Board is the professional body for personal financial planners in the U.S. CFP Board consists of two affiliated organizations focused on advancing the financial planning profession for the public’s benefit. CFP Board of Standards (501 (c)(6)) sets and upholds standards for financial planning and administers the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification — widely recognized by the public, advisors and firms as the standard for financial planners — so that the public has access to the benefits of competent and ethical financial planning.
CFP Board seeks a new Managing Director of Program Development to lead the innovation, development and delivery of programs, products and services that advance the financial planning profession for the benefit of the public. Key areas of focus include initiatives that support CFP® professionals' delivery of competent advice to their clients; increase the diversity of the financial planning profession and expand access to people of all income levels; and expand opportunities for CFP professionals to engage in volunteer activities. The Managing Director will develop impactful partnerships that advance CFP Board's short and long-term goals and leverage existing CFP Board content to develop new, revenue-generating distribution channels. This role will also support CFP professionals in complying with laws, regulations and CFP® standards; help candidates prepare for and pass the CFP® exam; and enhance the value of CFP® certification along with positioning the CFP Board as the professional body for financial planning and a thought leader in the financial planning ecosystem.
Responsibilities encompass internal and external meetings planning, conference and event programming as well as, program development, volunteer management and the delivery of compelling content through online and print channels. In addition, the position contributes to a culturally competent financial planning profession. The Managing Director of Program Development collaborates closely with the Managing Directors of Research, Workforce, and Corporate Growth and the Director of Development -all reporting directly to the Chief Program Officer.
This position oversees programs which are part of both the 501(c)(3) and the 501(c)(6) entities and is based in the Washington D.C. office. The CFP Board works a hybrid schedule, which could be changed at any time. Travel is required of this position.
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Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)
Executive Vice President, Risk & Supervision
The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.
The ICBA seeks an Executive Vice President, Risk & Supervision to represent the association and advocate on its behalf, provide subject matter expertise and regulatory analysis, and manage the Government Relations team’s Risk and Supervision group. ICBA serves America’s community banks, engaging with them to face challenges, representing them nationally, and providing professional development, innovative products and services, tools and information. ICBA’s professional staff supports the community banking industry in numerous ways, drawing on a diverse set of skills, expertise, and cutting-edge technologies to provide thought leadership and key resources.
The Executive Vice President, Risk & Supervision represents the association and advocates its policy positions regarding regulation and legislation primarily before financial regulatory agencies and Congress. Internally, the Executive Vice President manages and oversees the Risk and Supervision group within the Government Relations team for ICBA, which includes Capital, Accounting & Finance Policy; Operations, Payments Policy; Housing & Consumer Finance Policy; BSA/AML; Cyber: and Consumer Protection Policy. The Executive Vice President Risk & Supervision also supervises Risk and Supervision policy staff and serves as co-staff liaison to the ICBA Safety and Soundness Subcommittee. The position reports directly to the Senior Executive Vice President, Chief of Government Relations and Public Policy.
ICBA's office is located in Washington, D.C.
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