• Overseeing the business and administrative work of the Foundation, while collaborating with the Boards of Directors to support their governance role.
• Hiring, training, managing, and evaluating the performance of ACPE and Foundation staff, and overseeing contractor relationships.
• Leading the development of an overall Association strategic plan, monitoring plan detail, and overseeing progress towards its successful accomplishment.
• Investigating areas where Association resources could further the strategic plan and mission of the organization.
• Setting organizational goals and objectives; forecasting resource needs and funding.
• Overseeing the development and management of the budget, in collaboration with the Director of Finance, ensuring a constant income stream to support steady progress toward goals and protecting the Foundation's financial future.
• Assuring, in collaboration with the Director of Finance, the provision of regular, timely internal financial statements and forecasts to the Boards of Directors and the Finance and Audit Committee.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating the Foundation's fundraising program and actively participating in high-level fundraising activities such as major donor cultivation, major gift solicitations, grant proposal development and special events.
• Maintaining open, effective communication with the ACPE and Foundation Boards and with the membership.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation recognition requirements.
• Supporting the work of the Professional Ethics Commission in holding members to the highest standards and overseeing the initial ethics review process.
• Exercising executive authority and ensuring timely and effective communication with Commission and Committee Chairs in order to guarantee effective functioning, financial prudence, compliance with ACPE/Foundation Policies and Procedures, compliance with GAAP standards, and coordination with the overall mission and vision of ACPE and the Foundation.
• Working with leadership and staff to create meeting agendas for ACPE and Foundation Boards of Directors, Commissions and Committees.
• Overseeing meeting planning and coordination, and ensuring that prepared materials facilitate the participants' analysis of issues and decision making.
• Ensuring that the ACPE Board of Directors, Commissions and Committees and all other volunteer leadership positions have designated staff support.
• Working closely and regularly with affiliated spiritual and educational organization leaders on collaborative efforts as agreed upon with the ACPE Board of Directors.
• Recommending as appropriate to the ACPE Leadership Development Committee, individuals to serve on the Board of Directors, Commissions, Committees as vacancies occur.
• Recommending to the Foundation Board appropriate individuals for consideration to serve on the Board as vacancies occur.
• Building positive relationships with affiliate organizations (strategic partners), credentialing organizations, policymakers, researchers, international associations/collaborators, and others.
• Overseeing the ongoing implementation of a public relations strategy that positively positions ACPE to members, the profession, strategic partners, and the public, incorporating traditional and digital social media, and serving as ACPE's spokesperson.
• Representing ACPE by participating in key related associations and organizations, serving on committees and advisory groups.
• Performing other duties as directed by the ACPE Board of Directors.

• A master's degree in management required.
• A master's or terminal degree in theology or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Ten years of progressive, creative leadership in nonprofit association management and administration with a well-documented and successful history of working effectively with boards and membership, and sustaining relationships of trust and empowerment with staff.
• Successful experience in complex financial management.
• Understanding of fundraising and investments.
• A strong knowledge of association leadership and governance structures as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and both personal and staff development.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the fields of clinical education, psychotherapy, and spiritual care desirable.
• The successful candidate will have proven business acumen working with non-profits along with embodying and demonstrating respect for ACPE's theological/spiritual culture.
• He/she will champion our determination to uphold justice, respect diversity, and authentically hear all voices; and will respect, comprehend and believe in the value of the gifts we bring to those we train and the recipients of our care throughout the world.

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