Executive Management Services
- Maintain a complete understanding of the purpose, vision and mission of the association.
- Be responsible for implementing the decisions of the Board of Directors.
- Support all standing committees, task forces, and ad-hoc committees as directed by the association President.
- Provide leadership, management and visionary direction.
- Be knowledgeable of the profession of the membership base and their day-to-day practices to satisfy the needs of the members and the goals and objectives of the association.
- Provide day-to-day management of operations and staff.
- Provide staff support and maintain liaison relationship with the leadership to develop and implement association programs, policies and procedures.
- Maintain timely communication at all levels.
- Assist in the development of both short and long range goals and objectives.
- Provide leadership training; board orientation and governance programs; assist with strategic planning sessions.
- Assure compliance with governing documents (e.g., Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Standing Rules, Manual of Operations, Policy Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, Best Practices, Handbooks, Insurance, etc.).
- Maintain corporate filings and serve as agent for service of process.
- Assist the board/committee with nomination procedures in accordance with the governing documents.
- Review, update and provide recommendations, if necessary, of operating budgets and governing documents.
- Obtain necessary advice relating to legal, legislative and tax issues.
- Negotiate contracts and prepare for legal review.
- Support and assist in the formulation and execution of policies as established by the Officers, Board of Directors, and Committees.
- Provide direction in the area of regional/chapter relations, if applicable.
- Coordinate and maintain membership benefit programs and affinity agreements.
- Ensure membership development (retention and recruitment) programs are utilized and maintained at all levels.
- Manage relations with outside vendors and contractors.
- Manage continuing education programs, i.e., MCLE, DOI.
- Maintain relations with allied industries, regional and national associations.
- Maintain relations with the members; direct member outreach.
- Prepare articles and content material for publications/Website as needed.
- Organize and assist in the development of annual reports.
- Board and committee coordination, including formulation and dissemination of agenda packets, minutes, reports, and notices.
- Prepare and distribute management reports on a consistent basis.
- Adequately staff board meetings and take minutes as needed.
- Attend educational conferences and any other meetings as needed.
- Maintain resource library of pertinent industry information.
Association Management Services