Executive Director

Etherio•Remote DC, DC

34d•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Association Executive Director serves as the Executive Director for a healthcare association client and its foundation, responsible for strategy, partnerships, revenue growth (membership, grants and corporate sponsorships), program excellence, operations, and culture. This is a relationship-driven, outward-facing role that grows the association’s impact across industry, academia, regulatory, and provider communities while ensuring best-in-class governance and financial stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Healthcare experience: 10 years or more
Association Management: 10 years or more highly preferred
Hands-on budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
Marketing experience with keeping and attracting new members in non-profit organizations.
Demonstrated experience working with governing boards and volunteer leadership.
Fundraising and grant management skills and experience required.
Strong strategic planning skills, including program development and project leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to oversee, recruit, and collaborate with strategic partners.
Knowledge of continuing education provider recognition.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient with web-based tools and technology.
Ability to maintain composure and remain calm under pressure with a positive attitude.
Excellent computer and database management skills; experience with website management, association management systems and registration systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree (i.e. MD, PhD, MBA, MPH, MPP, MPA) and/or Certified Association Executive (CAE) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Leadership and execution of organization’s multi-year strategic plan aligned to mission, growth, and impact metrics.
Monitor changing conditions related to the industry to enable the association to provide leadership in developing and communicating programs and resources.
Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic partners.
Stay informed on trends in association’s healthcare policy and initiatives.
Serve as a spokesperson; represent the association at national/regional meetings, media opportunities, and strategic forums.
Advise the association Boards with providing clear reporting, decision-ready recommendations, and action plans regarding programs and projects of importance to the organization so the Boards may effectively carry out their responsibilities.
Drive innovative thinking around programs, communications, publications, membership benefits, continuing education, meetings & events, advocacy and industry issues.
In coordination with the association’s Foundation, develop and execute a comprehensive revenue strategy spanning grants, corporate sponsorships, institutional partnerships, and philanthropic giving.
Lead grant proposal development and submission, oversee the team in preparing and organizing grant submission materials, and monitor grant execution.
Oversee deliverables for reporting requirements for grants and government contracts.
Work with finance team to ensure fiscal integrity, including annual budgets, monthly financials, audits, grant compliance, and legal obligations for 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3).
Maintain policies and procedures aligned with nonprofit best practices and Etherio standards.
Manage association staff and consultants, including contractual consultant agreements. Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with associations goals.