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THE ORGANIZATION

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is a global association for occupational safety and health professionals. For more than 100 years ASSP has supported occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals in their efforts to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. ASSP provides education, advocacy, standards developments and a professional community to members in order to advance their careers and the OSH profession as a whole. ASSP has a staff of 72, annual revenue of $15M and is located in Park Ridge, IL.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO oversees and holds the organization accountable for the budgeting, reporting and monitoring of all financial activities, ensuring proper financial controls, and identifying ways to increase financial reserves and profitability. The CFO is responsible for ensuring the overall financial health and stability of ASSP and the ASSP Foundation by managing financial reporting, budgeting and planning, treasury, tax, risk and insurance. The position contributes to ASSP’s strategic planning process with financial analyses and evaluations. The CFO oversees human resources function, which includes compensation and benefits, as well as organizational planning and talent development Finally, the position is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the ASSP headquarters building in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serves as the first line support for the CEO. Leads efforts to drive organizational performance ensuring appropriate resources are available to meet organizational needs.
• Oversees financial reporting to Board of Directors, Finance Committee, staff and external stakeholders. Compares and explains actual to planned results and identifies performance improvement strategies.
• Develops and reviews organization's operating budget and capital plan.
• Leads organizational evaluation of products and services to ensure alignment to business goals and strategic direction. Evaluates business decisions affecting all significant revenue, expense, and capital items.
• Creates a long-term financial sustainability plan and manages short-and long-term funding reserves.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Stays abreast of trends in the financial industry through professional development and information sharing with team.
• Builds and develops a top-tier finance and accounting team by actively recruiting, training and developing talented staff.
• Manages Banking and Treasury needs, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet cash needs; safeguarding cash assets; managing commercial bank accounts; overseeing investment accounts; and maintaining relationships with bankers and investment managers.
• Oversees insurance policies to ensure effective coverage is in place.
• Oversees Human Resources, including reviewing salary administration and spending versus budget; evaluating benefit revisions and enhancements; participating in staff culture improvement efforts; developing appropriate Human Resource policies; and participating in talent and organizational development. Supports staff recruitment process.
• Directly supervises the Controller, Manager, Human Resources and Supervisor of Administration.
• Collaborates on new business initiatives.
• Works with outside advisors to manage pension liability. Provides fiduciary oversight pension and 401k plans.
• Reviews and evaluates potential significant contracts for ASSP, the Foundation, chapters, and regions.
• Provides financial training and support to chapters and regions.
• Oversees management, maintenance and operations of office building and grounds; reviews capital expenditures for maintenance and improvements; manages vendors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance. MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience in corporate environment or accounting firm; 5+ years of non-profit and/or association experience
• Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets and organizations
• Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting and compliance
• Experience with HR leadership to develop strategies for future success and provide day-to-day oversight
• Exceptional consensus building skills, and a collaborative team player
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to make effective presentations on complex topics to top management and boards of directors
• Demonstrated supervisory, coaching and staff leadership development skills
• Experience with change leadership and change management
• Sound ethical character with unquestioned integrity, honesty, and transparency, and a commitment to ASSP principles and ethics
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and knowledge of accounting software programs
• Travel required to education events, meetings and annual conferences

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong, confident and inspiring leader
• Thrives in entrepreneurial, “roll-up-your-sleeves” environment
• Driven by results
• Creative self-starter able to work both individually and as a member of collaborative teams
• Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all levels

SEARCH PROCESS This search is being conducted by Mary McMahon, Associate, Tuft & Associates, Inc. Qualified candidates should submit, in confidence, a resume and a cover letter that outlines relevant personal qualifications to:

• Complete the resume submission form below, and include your resume and cover letter.
• Email your resume and cover letter to Tuft & Associates, Inc. at cbabjak@tuftassoc.com.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION -- BACKGROUND

The American Lung Association was founded in 1904 with a goal to cure tuberculosis. Today, lung diseases are some of the most common conditions in the world. Nearly 34M Americans live with lung disease, including lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The American Lung Association, in fulfilling its mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, touches more than 25M Americans each year through its initiatives in education, advocacy and research. The Lung Association plays a national leadership role in addressing all issues related to lung disease through its strategic imperatives of defeating lung cancer, championing clean air for all, improving the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families, and creating a tobacco-free future.

The American Lung Association also works on national, state and local levels to address threats to lung health, including tobacco and e-cigarette usage, air pollution and climate change, asthma, COPD and infectious diseases like pneumonia, the flu, and COVID-19 respiratory diseases.

The American Lung Association is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors comprised of a diverse cross-section of scientists, healthcare and policy professionals, and local advocates who inform the work of staff and volunteers.  With an annual operating budget of over $160M, and a staff of 450 individuals the American Lung Association is headquartered in downtown Chicago.  Its activities are funded from contributions from individual donors, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.

The American Lung Association holds the top 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.

THE POSITION

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the American Lung Association will possess the skills to envision and lead the implementation of innovative marketing strategies that build on and enhance the Lung Association’s highly respected brand.  These efforts will lead to expanded brand awareness, increased fundraising revenue, and enhanced relevance among American Lung Association’s multiple internal and external stakeholders.

This highly strategic, creative and collaborative CMO is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, forward-looking strategy that utilizes strong digital and e-commerce business know-how in order to advance the organization’s mission.

Supervising a marketing, communications, and digital / e-commerce team of 38 individuals, the CMO will oversee and guide a team that can translate action plans into outcomes.  The position requires an experienced data-driven strategic leader who has successfully planned, executed, and evaluated multi-channel campaigns and digital fundraising efforts and has built and managed high performing teams.

The CMO will demonstrate an inclusive leadership style and share the organization’s commitment to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion in its practices, programs and processes. The CMO will reflect their personal and organizational commitment to diversity, equity in inclusion through actions that help build and contribute to an inclusive culture in which everyone can bring unique talents, skills and perspectives, and feels welcomed and valued. The CMO also will serve as a valued member of the Executive Leadership Team.

The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Chicago headquarters and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work; occasional travel is required.

The position reports to the National President and CEO.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy, Vision and Leadership

• Develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance the Lung Association’s brand awareness and reputation and increase visibility of its programs and priorities.
• Identify emerging issues and partner with members of the Executive Leadership Team and volunteer leaders to recognize marketing communications opportunities and solutions. Execute appropriate strategies and build consensus to support them.
• Lead, mentor, develop and supervise the marketing, communications, digital and e-commerce team in developing and executing integrated marketing plans, content creation, branding, and digital delivery.
• Develop and execute a strategy to increase digital fundraising results.
• Create a marketing/public relations strategy for the organization’s leadership to cultivate meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences, including key media, influencers, partners, and donors. Serve as communications counselor to the organization’s volunteer leadership.
• Prepare and manage budget and report on results.

Marketing/Communications

• Build and lead best in class communication and campaign strategies to build awareness of and enhance the reputation of the American Lung Association in order to increase impact, donations and volunteer support.
• Oversee communications function, including strategy, planning, goal setting and communication of results at the national and local levels.
• Build strategies that raise awareness of the communities and populations that are disproportionately impacted by lung health, work to build awareness of lung health with communities disproportionately impacted, and demonstrate or raise up the work that ALA is doing to address these inequities.
• Lead the acceleration of growth in individual giving via digital fundraising through the development of new strategies, program innovation and optimization.
• Responsible for forecasting revenue annually; identifying meaningful key performance indicators that contribute to the generation of revenue.
• In partnership with the Chief Technology Officer, ensure that technology and data infrastructure support the evolving needs of digital fundraising program; lead the building of roadmaps to meet future visions or pathways to growth.
• Build best in class advertising and awareness campaign strategies; set goals, track key performance indicators, and report on results.
• Oversee the growth and cultivation of customer relationships through digital channels (e.g., email, lung.org, social media, paid advertising).
• Partner with Development team to strategically integrate marketing/communications with business and fundraising efforts. Manage communications, advertising, and PR for fundraising and signature events.
• Collaborate with Programs and Advocacy to ensure branded assets are available for all events.
• Ensure the American Lung Association is in front of the media on lung health issues. Manage team to engage, cultivate, and manage key media contacts to ensure positive and strategic coverage.
• Facilitate, utilize, and leverage data and data analytic tools to evaluate the success and relevance of various campaigns and report results, ensuring that business decisions are data and market driven.

Business Development & Engagement

• Develop and leverage donor and influencer networks to generate leads for the Development team.
• Partner with Development team to reach donors, reflecting segmentation, targeting, and value proposition development.
• Rally the Lung Association’s stakeholders (staff, donors, chapters, etc.) around the brand; ensure brand standards are maintained across all channels.
• Create and execute innovative stakeholder communications strategies to educate and inform current supporters about activities and accomplishments.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 15+ years of progressive marketing experience in planning, managing, and executing multi-channel, multi-segment marketing campaigns. Leadership and staff management experience required, preferably in a nonprofit setting.  Advanced knowledge of delivering marketing messages through traditional and digital marketing, video, mobile platforms, and social media. Digital fundraising experience required.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Strategic, innovative thinker who drives change by bringing people together and has a track record of translating strategic thinking into action plans and successful outcomes.
• Experience in developing and implementing digital fundraising strategies, with a demonstrated record of success.
• Demonstrated experience in developing marketing content with written and visual components that produce compelling material and desired results.
• Inclusive, collaborative style; skilled at working with others to achieve shared goals and drive mission delivery.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage and mentor an integrated high-performing marketing/strategic communications team.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Comprehensive understanding of data and metrics, including web analytics and social media engagement. Ability to evaluate and extrapolate insights from platforms such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics and Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Deep understanding of digital fundraising and CRM tools (Luminate Online, Salesforce Marketing Cloud and NPSP, Razor’s Edge, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills with planning, and follow-through capabilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, staff, volunteer leaders, other organizations, and industry contacts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines. Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.
• Results oriented problem solver.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, the Board of Directors, and staff.

Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smokefree workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form. SEARCH PROCESS This search is being conducted by Gail Luxenberg, Tuft & Associates, Inc. Qualified candidates should submit, in confidence, a resume and a cover letter that outlines relevant personal qualifications to:

• Complete the resume submission form below, and include your resume and cover letter.
• Email your resume and cover letter to Gail Luxenberg, c/o at cbabjak@tuftassoc.com. 

THE ORGANIZATION The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) is a trade association of 500+ foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers providing products for food preparation, cooking, storage, and table service. NAFEM has emerged as a foodservice industry leader and equips its members to succeed with a variety of products and services. They represent the industry in Washington and support programs and organizations that move the industry forward. NAFEM offers educational opportunities to ensure that the next generation of young professionals is prepared for the foodservice industry’s future direction. They stay on the cutting edge of current trends and emerging issues to provide members and the industry at-large with leadership and expertise. NAFEM is located in downtown Chicago, with a staff of 8 and a two-year operating budget of $11 million. POSITION SUMMARY   The Executive Assistant is responsible for managing administrative programs/projects for the association and providing administrative support to the Executive Vice President, Vice Presidents , CFO and the Headquarters team as appropriate. This role also includes serving as the administrator for NAFEM’s Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) program, an individual industry-wide earned designation for foodservice professionals.  Started by NAFEM in 1988, the program was created to recognize continuing education and professionalism among foodservice industry professionals. There are currently 1,300 foodservice industry professionals who carry the CFSP designation.  After completing the program requirements (industry participation and a comprehensive examination), CFSP designee holders are required to renew their certification annually. The administrator maintains the CFSP designee database, approves maintenance credits, invoicing, billing, etc. While this is a NAFEM-developed program, it is open to the industry and the administrator is the face of the program to the industry and integral to the success, understanding and growth of the program. While simple to administer, it requires accuracy, patience and personality to anticipate the needs of individual designees and the total program.  The candidate work and support of the program aligns with NAFEM’s role as an industry education/professional development supporter. Position Responsibilities:

• Provide project and administrative support primarily to the EVP, Vice Presidents, CFO, and Headquarter Team, as appropriate.
• Manage the administration of the Certified Foodservice Processional (CFSP) program including record-keeping (database management of all designee records); invoicing (annual dues renewal), prospecting (assisting prospect interested in becoming CFSPs to secure materials); administer the CFSP test to new designees; managing purchasing of materials, test taking, annual credit renewals)
• Strategic planning for CFSP program management – Work with senior headquarters team members to continuing plan for program enhancements and improvements based on interface with CFSP designees.
• Develop content as applicable to program/administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to web site, electronic newsletters, white papers, tool kits, etc., providing information and resources to members.
• Manage association’s relationship with key outside service providers for overall office management, building relations, etc.
• First point of contact for requestors (members/industry) regarding information on association programs and services.
• Organize general office functions (team meetings, organizational timelines/project management schedules, conference calls, staff meetings, etc.
• Key interface for member questions on benefits of membership and the CFSP program
• Provide assistance in organizational initiatives including but not limited to membership, meetings, tradeshow, workforce development and social purpose.
• Manage general requests from members for information on NAFEM programs and services.
• Serve as project manager on database additions (how we add information about each member to their database record to provide better service)
• Track and prioritize daily/weekly/monthly tasks for optimal efficiency
• Respond and follow up on calls, emails and other inquiries
• Maintains and supervises relationships with vendor partners to deliver membership materials (plaques, invoices, web links, survey offerings, etc.)
• Monitor budgets and accounts, track expenditures to ensure that revenue and expenses are kept within established boundaries.
• Review financial information for accuracy, such as invoices for office products, CFSP dues collection, and ensuring that revenues and expenses are properly coded to the association’s operating budget.
• Maintain and organize electronic files.
• Write and edit reports on program results as appropriate.
• Travel on behalf of NAFEM, as appropriate to board meetings, tradeshows and conferences to learn, or to represent NAFEM program and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Associates degree preferred or related years of experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience, ideally in a high performing environment with project management experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal, and diplomatic skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to communicate and represent information for executive level consideration both internally and with board and volunteer leadership
• Detail oriented, take initiative, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to develop and manage systems and processes, as well as organize and prioritize multiple complex and tasks.
• Respond and follow up on calls, emails and other inquiries.
• Provides excellent customer service with timely, accurate, and courteous responses to all members and key stakeholders.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

NAFEM offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month. SEARCH PROCESS This search is being conducted by Mary McMahon, Associate, Tuft & Associates, Inc. Qualified candidates should submit, in confidence, a resume and a cover letter that outlines relevant personal qualifications to:

• Complete the resume submission form below, and include your resume and cover letter.
• Email your resume and cover letter to Tuft & Associates, Inc. at cbabjak@tuftassoc.com.

THE ORGANIZATION The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) was founded in 1971 and is the largest dental student organization in the United States. With a membership of more than 22,000, ASDA represents 82% of dental students from all 69 dental schools.  ASDA’s mission is to protect and advance the rights, interests and welfare of dental students.  The association introduces students to lifelong involvement in organized dentistry and provides services, information, education, representation and advocacy.  ASDA representatives vote in the ADA House of Delegates, sit on most ADA councils and commissions and comprise one of the most respected student organizations in the nation. ASDA is located off Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, with a staff of 14 and an operating budget of $4.5 million. POSITION SUMMARY The Business Development Manager is responsible for selling and overseeing fulfillment of sponsorships, exhibits, and advertisements.  In collaboration with the Director of Business Development, the Business Development Manager will develop, create and  implement new sponsorship opportunities and programs and help optimize and expand existing programs, as well as prospect, negotiate and contract with prospective companies. Responsible for overseeing external and internal resources to manage projects from proposal through completion. Position Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage non-dues revenue initiatives.
• Secure support for sponsorships and exhibits for two ASDA annual conferences and oversee the benefits associated with sponsorships and exhibits
• Manages fulfillment of annual event sponsorships and exhibit opportunities
• Develop and implement strategies for cultivating and adding new prospects
• Develop exhibitor, sponsorship and partnership promotional and marketing materials.
• Cultivate and develop relationships with current and potential sponsors
• Develop surveys and track exhibitor partner and sponsorship satisfaction making recommendations for enhancements or developments of new opportunities
• Manage the sales and analytics for Advertisement Campaigns
• Collaborate in developing the annual budget, establish annual revenue goals, and ensure budget targets are met
• Collaborate with external parties on behalf of ASDA.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Result oriented with 3+ years experience in advertising, exhibit and/or sponsorship sales with an association and/or dental organization.
• Solid understanding of proposals, contracts, basic financial analysis, CRM and marketing
• Membership, customer service mindset
• Demonstrated track record of sales achievements and ability to develop and execute creative solutions
• Self-starter, ability to lead with energy to position partnership discussions at both the strategic and tactical level
• Demonstrated project management experience, ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Experience managing budgets and managing towards financial targets
• Collaborative, team player, ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Some travel and weekend/overtime work required.

SEARCH PROCESS This search is being conducted by Mary McMahon, Associate, Tuft & Associates, Inc. Qualified candidates should submit, in confidence, a resume and a cover letter that outlines relevant personal qualifications to:

• Complete the resume submission form below, and include your resume and cover letter.
• Email your resume and cover letter to Tuft & Associates, Inc. at cbabjak@tuftassoc.com.