[Hiring] Executive Director @Etherio

Role Description

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.

Essential Functions

• Leadership and Management
  • 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.
  • Drive innovative thinking around programs, communications, publications, membership benefits, continuing education, meetings & events, advocacy and industry issues.
• Fundraising and Grant Management
  • 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.
• Finance, Governance and Operations
  • 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.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• This position is fully Remote and will work with the core team based in the Washington, DC area.
• Ability to travel at most 20% per year.
• Requires flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends to meet client, event, or company needs.

Essential Physical Functions and Work Environment

• Must be able to remain either in a stationary sitting position for extended periods (such as when working in the office), while also being able to stand and/or move for extended periods (such as when executing events onsite).
• Need to lift, carry, push, or drag boxes or equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Frequently moves inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Need to adapt and function in various physical settings (for example, conference centers, indoor and outdoor spaces).
• Occasionally required to position self in a stooping, kneeling, or crouching manner.
• Frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Frequently uses computers and other electronic equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and more.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules.