Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive OfficerLocation: Remote within Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC region (must be able to travel throughout Delaware as needed)

Compensation

$140,000–$180,000 base salary + benefitsLead the Future of Delaware's Business and Professional CommunityA well-established professional membership organization serving Delaware's business community is seeking an entrepreneurial and relationship-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through its next chapter of growth and transformation.

Following the retirement of a highly respected CEO who led the organization for more than 25 years, the Board is seeking a dynamic executive who can build upon a strong foundation while identifying new opportunities to increase membership, strengthen engagement, expand revenue streams, and elevate the organization's impact across the state.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader who enjoys building relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and serving as the public face of an influential organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the organization
• Partner with the Board of Directors to develop and execute long-term growth initiatives
• Drive membership recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts
• Identify and implement new revenue-generating programs and partnerships
• Serve as the organization's primary representative with business leaders, policymakers, regulators, and community stakeholders
• Strengthen relationships throughout Delaware's business and professional communities
• Oversee budgeting, financial stewardship, and organizational performance
• Support advocacy initiatives and collaborate with external government affairs resources
• Lead and develop a small internal team while fostering a culture of accountability and service
• Build visibility and awareness of the organization's mission and value proposition

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience within an association, nonprofit, membership organization, chamber of commerce, professional services firm, or similar environment
• Strong operational and business management experience
• Demonstrated success driving organizational growth, membership engagement, fundraising, business development, or revenue generation
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with boards, committees, and external stakeholders
• Strategic mindset coupled with hands-on execution abilities
• Ability to serve as a visible and active leader throughout Delaware
• CPA designation or accounting industry experience is welcomed but not required.