Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors and NADSA staff to develop and implement strategic plans that advance the mission and vision of NADSA.
- Provide forward-thinking leadership to support members’ ability to adapt to emerging trends in the ADS and healthcare sectors.
- Foster innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery and organizational practices that support person-centered care.
Advocacy
Implement NADSA’s Strategic Plan, achieving the established long-term goals.Advocate for ADS priorities at state and national levels, fostering partnerships to enhance policy and funding outcomes.Membership Growth and Engagement
Lead strategies to grow and engage NADSA’s ADS center membership through tailored benefits, state chapters, and town halls.Foster inclusivity and accessibility to serve providers of all models and sizes.Harness the growth opportunities in the ADS sector to expand NADSA's reach and impact.Work with the Board of Directors to develop strategies for recruiting and sustaining Strategic and Institutional / Academic Partners.Annual Conference Oversight
Plan and execute NADSA’s annual conference, including program development, speaker recruitment, sponsorship acquisition, and future conference location selection.In conjunction with the Conference Task Force, curate tracks addressing ADS challenges and opportunities, including regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and person-centered care.Utilize the conference as a platform to showcase NADSA's leadership and drive organizational growth.Educational and Professional Development
Drive innovative educational offerings, including virtual platforms and leadership development programs.Expand NADSA’s role as a thought leader through collaboration with researchers, and publication of reports and white papers.Operational and Financial Leadership
Develop and manage NADSA’s annual budget of $, to ensure fiscal responsibility and growth.Supervise and mentor a team of two full-time employees, fostering a collaborative and high-performing organizational culture.Secure additional funding through grants, partnerships, and sponsorships to capitalize on growth opportunities.Marketing and Communication
Enhance NADSA’s visibility through strategic marketing initiatives, clear communication with members, and impactful advocacy campaigns.Promote the value of ADS in a growing and needed field to attract new members and partners.Desired Characteristics and Qualifications
We are seeking a leader who combines strategic vision with operational expertise and a passion for advocating on behalf of ADS providers and the communities they serve.
Strategic Visionary : Able to set ambitious goals and lead a team to achieve them.Growth-Oriented Leader : Excited by the opportunity to expand an organization within a rapidly growing industry.Advocate and Influencer : Skilled in representing organizational priorities to policymakers, funders, and stakeholders.Collaborative Leader : Ability to foster partnerships, build consensus, and engage diverse communities.Innovative Problem-Solver : Identifies forward-thinking solutions to advance NADSA’s mission.Effective Communicator : Excels in public speaking, advocacy, and transparent verbal and written communication.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred.Minimum of 7 years of senior management experience, preferably in a nonprofit or association setting.Proven expertise in event management, membership, financial oversight, and event management.Experience managing budgets of similar size and leading small teams.Familiarity with ADS or related healthcare fields is highly desirable.Travel required up to 20 days per year.
About National Adult Day Services Association The National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) is the leading voice of the rapidly growing Adult Day Services (ADS) industry and the national focal point for ADS providers. Our members include Adult Day Services center providers, associations of providers, corporations, educators, students, retired workers and others interested in working to build better lives for adults in Adult Day Services programs every day. We are positively impacting the lives of participants, families, communities and our nation.
