NAD Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Description

Provides strategic and visionary leadership, oversees advocacy, operations, fundraising, and serves as the primary public representative of the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation

Master’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Nonprofit Management, or related field required

Experience

10+ years of senior leadership experience required
Minimum 5 years in a nonprofit setting required
Proven track record of successful advocacy at the national level
Demonstrated experience in nonprofit financial management and fundraising
Excellence in organizational management and staff development
Experience working with boards of directors and diverse stakeholders

Language and Cultural Competency

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) required
Outstanding communication skills in both ASL and written English
Deep understanding of deaf culture and the deaf and hard of hearing community
Strong relationships within the deaf and hard of hearing community

Core Competencies

Strategic vision and innovative thinking
Political acumen and diplomatic skills
Proven non-profit organization management skills
Strategic financial and business acumen
Excellence in relationship building and networking
Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive results
High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
Cultural competency and commitment to diversity

Key Qualifications

Master’s degree, extensive nonprofit leadership experience, strong advocacy and fundraising background, financial management skills, and fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience leading a state and/or national nonprofit organization
Track record of successful policy advocacy at state and federal levels
History of successful grant writing and major donor cultivation
Experience with federal grant management and compliance
Established relationships with congressional offices, federal agencies, and national advocacy organizations
Experience working on disability rights, civil rights, or social justice issues
Published work in policy briefs, academic journals, or advocacy publications

Contact

Innivee Strategies – [email protected]

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

National Association of the Deaf (NAD)

Job Location: Hybrid/Remote; Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland
Company Type: Non profit
Industry Type: Professional & Community Services
Service Areas: Advocacy - Individual, Advocacy - Policy
Population Served: Deaf, DeafBlind

About the organization

The NAD is the nation’s oldest civil rights organization advocating for the civil, human, and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States.