Chief Association Executive jobs in Washington

Position Profile (coming soon)

The Organization

Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) convenes a powerful network of nonprofit organizations across Washington State to learn, advocate, and collaborate so that nonprofits can achieve their missions and thrive. NAWA’s work falls into three broad categories: Learning; Advocacy; Collaboration.

Through participation in this network, nonprofits (staff, board, and volunteers) become more sustainable and effective. Stronger nonprofits contribute to healthy, collaborative, economically vital, and civically engaged communities. Many of Washington state’s most effective nonprofits are members of the Nonprofit Association of Washington. NAWA is becoming more equitable and elevating equity throughout the nonprofit sector.

NAWA is governed by a 12-member board of directors, has a staff of twelve (12), and the projected FY 2024 budget is approximately $1.8M.

The Position

The Executive Director provides overall staff leadership for the Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA). The Executive Director (ED) works closely and collaboratively with NAWA’s staff, board, and partners to advance the nonprofit sector in Washington state. The ED will shape and communicate the vision and strategic direction of NAWA, lead staff, and volunteers, and ensure that the organization is well-managed and accountable to its membership.

Key responsibilities include program leadership, staff leadership, community relations, advocacy, fundraising, financial management and administration, and partnering with and supporting the board.

The ideal candidate will be an inspirational leader and strategic and systems thinker able to build a shared vision and understanding to advance the nonprofit sector in Washington state. This includes demonstrated prowess in advocating and promoting policy, equity, social and racial justice initiatives.   They will build coalitions and teams and cultivate the skills and abilities of staff and member organizations.   We seek an innovative, business-savvy, data-driven, and heart-centered leader who can think broadly and understand the nuances of the communities served by our nonprofit organizations.   Strong relationship-building and a human-centered approach are important to the work.   The ED will be a supportive and open-minded leader who is able to prioritize and organize resources to support NAWA’s programs and capacity in support of the sector.

Compensation and Benefits 
This is a full-time, exempt position with a target starting compensation range of $130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience. NAWA offers a generous benefits package, including: 
    Employer retirement match
    Paid Time Off
    Medical, dental, & vision coverage for the employee
    Sabbatical after 6 years of service
 
To be considered:

The position is open until filled. Applications are welcome from January 2, 2024. Candidate materials are reviewed on an ongoing basis. To be considered, follow the link below to submit a resume and a two-page (or less) cover letter addressed to Trudy Soucoup, Board President.

Equity Statement

As part of our commitment to revolutionize nonprofits’ place in our state and world, the Nonprofit
Association of Washington is committed to be a champion and a leader in the quest for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the nonprofit sector. For us, this means using a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens in all the work we do, including looking at ourselves as a nonprofit. We know this means constant learning.

If we err, we ask for grace and further discussion, so we can hold ourselves accountable to communities of color, rural communities and others who have been marginalized, and can continue learning and being challenged. We welcome the greater discussion, so we can make the strongest decisions for the issues that affect our membership and become a leader in learning and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion for our state’s nonprofit organizations.