The mission of the Adult Congenital Heart Association is to improve and extend the lives of the millions born with heart defects through education, advocacy and promoting research. Founded in 1998, the Adult Congenital Heart Association is an organization begun by and dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with congenital heart disease and advancing the care and treatment available to communities across the country.
Position Summary
The President is a national role, reporting to the board of directors, and has strategic, operational and developmental responsibility for ensuring that ACHA achieves its strategic objectives to forward its mission and vision. This position is responsible for the overall management, direction and financial well-being of the organization. The President ensures alignment of ACHA’s programs with its organizational values and the implementation of ACHA’s Strategic Plan. This position oversees the process of establishing program priorities, identifies necessary resources, and implements policy and procedures to ensure organizational excellence and sustainability. This position ensures that ACHA responds to the changing congenital heart landscape, maintains relevance, and maximizes organizational opportunities.
Position Duties and Partial List of Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
In conjunction with the Board develops the organization’s strategic plan, goals, and objectives
Board and Organization Development
Provides timely updates to the Board on matters of importance and ensures the Board is kept up-to-date on the work and achievements of ACHA
Financial Leadership
Ensures the organization successfully meets its financial commitments including the development of long and short-term financial plans
Approves yearly organizational budget and submits to the Board for approval
Fund Development
Ensures the Development Plan meets its targets completely and on-time.
Supports the Medical Advisory Board and Board of Directors giving programs as requested by the Board Chair
Operations
Review and approve all new operational policies and procedures
Review and approve ACHA’s technology and operations plan
Program Development
Reviews proposed program activities and approves programs that meet the organization’s strategic and financial goals
Serves as lead staff contact with Medical Advisory Board
Reviews and approves all research projects, goals and management policies
Communications and Public Relations
Reviews and approves ACHA’s annual Communications Plan to ensure alignment with the organization’s short and long-term goals and financial commitments
Serves or selects a designee as faculty/speaker at national/international ACHD conferences
Meets regularly and as-needed with Congressional staff and federal agencies
Candidate Qualifications
Understanding of ACHA’s mission, goals, and objectives and ability to lead, motivate, inspire, and communicate a shared vision to all staff
Consistently demonstrates, both internally and externally, integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for ACHA’s mission
Demonstrated success in executing short and long-term strategic plans and initiatives
Working knowledge of the concepts, practices, and delivery of health advocacy, health education, and public health policy initiatives
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities, including healthcare professionals, individuals with chronic/life-threatening disease, and minority populations
Strong knowledge of and proven ability to develop and implement multi-faceted development, fundraising, and communication strategies and plans.
Strong communication skills-a powerful voice for ACHA.
Proven success is building corporate, foundation and major gift supporters.
Public policy experience on Capitol Hill, Federal Agencies, Administrative officials and other stakeholders.
Ability to provide effective fiscal stewardship and financial oversight for a $2M+ non-profit agency operating budget
Ability to effectively work with a Board of Directors
Possesses strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, external business partners, members, government officials, funders, and the community
Demonstrated non-profit leadership experience, preference for experience leading a health advocacy organization
Experience working with a Board of Directors, volunteers, development, and communications
BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Health Education, Public Health, or related field of study
MBA/Masters Degree in Non-Profit Administration is preferred
The Batten Group has been retained to partner with ACHA on this national search effort. All inquiries will be kept confidential and can be sent to Jim Batten, Principal at jim@thebattengroup.com. You can review the complete job description at www.thebattengroup.com (this link will take an interested person directly to the posting on our site, when activated)