ICBA AFFILIATE & VOLUNTEER RELATIONS - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AFFILIATE RELATIONS

ICBA•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Vice President, Affiliate Relations is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of ICBA's relationships with affiliated state associations, ensuring strong partnership, engagement, and alignment in support of ICBA's mission and objectives. Serving as the primary liaison between ICBA and its affiliate network, this executive fosters trusted relationships with state association leaders, promotes collaboration around shared priorities, and helps strengthen the collective voice and impact of community banking at both the state and national levels. The EVP develops and executes strategies, programs, and initiatives that enhance affiliate engagement, support revenue growth, advance organizational priorities, and create value for affiliated state associations. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across the organization, the role drives enterprise-wide collaboration, aligns affiliate interests with ICBA's strategic plan, and helps inform organizational decision-making through affiliate insights, industry perspectives, and emerging trends. Additionally, the EVP leads the State Relations team, providing coaching, direction, and performance oversight while ensuring the successful execution of key initiatives and projects. The position is accountable for measuring results, evaluating organizational impact, strengthening volunteer leadership engagement, and continuously enhancing the value delivered to affiliated state associations and the community banking industry. This is a highly relational and strategic role that requires exceptional communication skills, political awareness, diplomacy, servant leadership, and a deep understanding of association management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of executive leadership experience required
Significant leadership experience working with state associations, affiliate organizations, membership organizations, trade associations, or the financial services industry required
Strong knowledge of association management, governance practices, and volunteer leadership structures.
Demonstrated strategic leadership experience with the ability to build partnerships, develop collaborative solutions, and achieve organizational objectives.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, listening, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives, boards, volunteer leaders, and stakeholders.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships, foster collaboration, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders while respecting the unique cultures, priorities, and operating models of affiliated state associations.
Strong commitment to servant leadership and a demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and lead high-performing teams.
Demonstrated business and financial acumen, including budgeting, resource management, and strategic planning.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to translate information into practical solutions and actionable strategies.
Understanding of technology platforms and data systems that support relationship management, organizational effectiveness, and member engagement.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation preferred.
Community banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee strategies that strengthen relationships, engagement, and collaboration between ICBA and affiliated state associations in support of shared priorities and the success of community banking.
Serve as a trusted advisor to ICBA leadership by providing insight into affiliate priorities, emerging issues, industry trends, and opportunities impacting state associations and their member banks.
Ensure the perspectives, needs, and priorities of affiliated state associations are effectively communicated and considered in organizational discussions, planning, and decision-making.
Foster an environment of trust, communication, and partnership that strengthens relationships among affiliated state associations and ICBA.
Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership and volunteer leaders regarding affiliate engagement, relationship health, and opportunities to enhance collaboration.
Serve as ICBA's senior relationship leader with affiliated state associations, building trusted partnerships based on mutual respect, transparency, and shared success.
Partner with state association executives, volunteer leaders, and boards to strengthen relationships, address opportunities and challenges, and identify areas for collaboration that support community banks.
Act as a resource, connector, and advocate for affiliated state associations by helping align affiliate needs with ICBA resources, expertise, and support.
Represent ICBA at affiliate meetings, conferences, board meetings, and industry events while maintaining a visible and accessible presence among affiliate leaders.
Champion affiliate engagement across ICBA and help ensure affiliate perspectives are incorporated into organizational initiatives, programs, services, and member-facing activities.
Partner with senior leaders across ICBA to strengthen coordination, communication, and collaboration with affiliated state associations.
Promote alignment around shared priorities while respecting the independence, governance, and unique needs of each affiliated state association.
Foster a culture of partnership, service, responsiveness, and continuous improvement throughout ICBA's affiliate relationships.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the State Relations function, ensuring resources, priorities, and activities align with the needs of affiliated state associations and ICBA's mission.
Lead and develop the State Relations team, fostering a culture of service, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Establish objectives, engagement goals, and success measures for affiliate relations efforts and evaluate results to strengthen relationships, organizational effectiveness, and overall impact.
Analyze affiliate feedback, performance metrics, and organizational outcomes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced service to affiliated state associations.
Provide leadership to direct reports by setting clear goals, managing performance through regular coaching and feedback, and fostering an inclusive, high performing team culture.

Benefits

Generous and competitive benefits package
401(k) savings plan offering 100% employer match of up to 6% of annual earnings.
Hybrid work environment
Monthly work from home stipends
Flexible work hours
Fitness discounts
Telemedicine
On-demand therapy
Work-life balance tools
Tuition reimbursement
Allowances for professional development
Frequent company social events
Friendly and inclusive workplace culture