Executive Director, Nursing Association | Strategy & Policy

Wisconsin Nurses Association; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Nurses Association seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive, overseeing all organizational operations and programs in Madison, WI. The role advances the Association's mission, leads advocacy, and ensures financial viability, with frequent national travel and close Board collaboration.

The position requires a strong background in nonprofit leadership, healthcare policy, and governance, plus the ability to represent WNA publicly and manage WINPAC and NFW governance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing, healthcare administration, nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, public health, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or eligibility for Wisconsin licensure strongly preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible executive or senior leadership experience in a nonprofit association, healthcare organization, professional membership organization, or comparable setting.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with a governing board and volunteer leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief executive of the WNA and provide leadership for all organizational operations.
• Serve as the principal professional advisor to the Board of Directors, providing objective counsel and recommendations on strategic, operational, financial, governance, and policy matters.
• Partner with the Board to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic priorities and long-range plans that support organizational sustainability, resource procurement, leadership development, succession planning, financial viability, and member value.
• Recommend policies, procedures, and governance practices that strengthen the effectiveness of WNA.
• Implement policies and strategic priorities adopted by the Board of Directors.
• Ensure the Board receives timely, accurate, and comprehensive information regarding organizational programs, personnel, finances, operations, and emerging issues to support informed decision-making.
• Interpret organizational needs and provide professional recommendations regarding opportunities, risks, and strategic priorities.
• Facilitate and actively participate in Board, Executive Committee, Council, committee, Annual Meeting, and other WNA meetings.

Job description

Wisconsin Nurses Association seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive, overseeing all organizational operations and programs in Madison, WI. The role advances the Association's mission, leads advocacy, and ensures financial viability, with frequent national travel and close Board collaboration.

The position requires a strong background in nonprofit leadership, healthcare policy, and governance, plus the ability to represent WNA publicly and manage WINPAC and NFW governance.