Executive Director - New Opportunity

Association Headquarters • ,

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead both an influential industry organization and a mission-driven foundation. Our high-level, long-term client seeks a visionary Executive Director to lead both their organizations into the next chapter of growth, influence, and impact. This leader will serve as chief executive officer, strategic advisor to the Board, industry spokesperson, fundraiser, and champion for their mission. The Executive Director will work across manufacturers, retailers, regulators, standards organizations, healthcare professionals, donors, and consumer advocates. The Executive Director is responsible for overall leadership of the Alliance and Foundation, including strategy, governance, finance, membership, certification, communications, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, meetings, fundraising, and staff leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience.
• Significant experience working with boards of directors.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• Experience leading membership organizations or trade associations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with advocacy, public policy, regulatory affairs, standards development, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

• CAE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board to establish and execute strategic priorities.
• Lead long-range planning and organizational growth.
• Support the Board and committees.
• Maintain strong governance practices and leadership development.
• Partner with the Board on strategic planning
• Support board development and succession
• Ensure compliance with bylaws, policies, and fiduciary responsibilities
• Lead committee and volunteer engagement
• Grow revenue through membership, sponsorships, grants, and partnerships.
• Develop and manage annual budgets
• Oversee audits, investments, and financial controls
• Diversify revenue sources
• Ensure long-term financial sustainability
• Strengthen engagement among member companies.
• Expand membership value and retention.
• Lead engagement with regulatory agencies and standards organizations.
• Represent the Alliance on public policy and industry issues.
• Serve as primary spokesperson
• Represent the organization before regulators and standards bodies
• Lead public policy and advocacy initiatives
• Build relationships with manufacturers, retailers, and partner organizations
• Serve as spokesperson.
• Oversee media, public affairs, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies
• Cultivate donors, sponsors, and grantmakers
• Grow philanthropic support
• Measure and communicate program impact
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Foster accountability, succession planning, and professional development.

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible work schedules available
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company paid basic life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee Paid
• AFLAC available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Paid holidays
• 401k retirement plan available
• Training and Development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive