Executive Director for ACG San Diego Chapter

About ACG San Diego:

ACG San Diego is the single-most comprehensive and efficient platform for the middle market deal-making community in San Diego, including private capital providers (Private Equity, Independent Sponsors, Family Offices & Lenders), Investment Bankers, M&A advisors & corporate executives.

ACG San Diego is part of the Association for Corporate Growth, which stands at over 14,000 members from corporations, private equity, finance and professional service firms representing Fortune 500, Fortune 1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies in 60 chapters throughout North America and Europe. Our members belong to ACG to be part of an influential community of leaders working with growing public and private companies worldwide.

For more information on ACG San Diego, please visit our website at https://www.acg.org/sandiego

Summary:

In this hands-on role, the Executive Director is responsible for managing the chapter’s day to day operations and collaborating with the ACG San Diego Board and Committee Chairs to develop and implement the strategic objectives of the organization. The Executive Director will provide direction and leadership to the chapter staff and work closely with members and volunteer leaders to drive chapter growth and a positive member experience.

Major Functions/ Accountabilities:

1. ACG San Diego Board Administration and Support

·      Works with ACG San Diego President & Board to determine the strategic direction of the organization. Creates goals and objectives that fulfill the mission of ACG San Diego.

·      Support operations and administration of the Board, working with the Executive Committee on meeting coordination & agenda development.

·      Prioritize the day-to-day management and back-office support of the organization, acting as the primary point of contact with any paid staff.

·      Responsible for determining external communication strategy and ensuring effective external communications via the organization’s website, emails, and all other member/stakeholder communications.

·      Interface between the San Diego Board and the broader organization, across all ACG chapters and ACG headquarters.

·      Actively participate, facilitate and support the committee and Board meetings and discussions.

·      Ensure smooth transition of new Board and committee members, upholding appropriate term timeframes & facilitating a consistent and robust leadership pipeline. 

2.      Financial Management

·      Work with ACG San Diego Board to develop a yearly financial strategy, building a balanced budget and prudently managing the organization’s resources within budget guidelines and financial growth goals. 

·      Monitor monthly and per event P&L’s, measuring program, membership and sponsorship performance to goals to ensure continued financial health of the chapter. 

    3. Program, Event and Service Delivery

·      Overall responsibility for the planning, execution, and success for all programs and events.

·      Work closely with the programs/events planning committees to ensure the quality of the speakers on interesting and timely topics relevant to the goals and mission of the Chapter.

·      Ensure that the marketing for all programs and events is executed in a timely and effective manner to achieve maximum attendance.

·      Responsible for financial and budget development, management, and ensuring the events are fiscally sound and profitable.

4. Member Relations

·      Work closely with the Membership Committee and other relevant committees, develop and implement the Chapter’s strategic plan for improving the quality and quantity of membership, as well as membership demographics.

·      Build relationships with San Diego members and industry prospects to publicize, promote and actualize the Chapter’s goals and values through events and programs.

·      Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and engages a membership of qualified professionals engaged in the M&A ecosystem. 

·      Ensure member information requests and questions are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

·      Follow the highest ethical standards, ensure accountability, and comply with all applicable laws.

5. Fundraising/Sponsor Relations

·      In conjunction with the ACG San Diego Board, assist with sponsorship strategy, planning & implementation, designing sponsor opportunities for the chapter within defined sales parameters, & assigning resources appropriately. 

·      Effectively manage sponsor relationships.

·      Identify new sponsors and/or industry categories that have not traditionally been Chapter sponsors.

·      Assist Sponsorship Committee chair and/or other Board members to secure already identified opportunities.

6. Other Duties as Assigned

·      Fulfill any additional needs of the organization to ensure ACG San Diego’s growth, impact and success as they arise.

Functional Competencies

¨    Executive presence, interpersonal skills and the ability to act as an effective facilitator within the volunteer leadership team of the organization.

¨    Ability to translate strategic guidance from the ACG San Diego Board into specific goals, and to initiate and/or manage programs and activities that meet those goals in a timely fashion.

¨    Demonstrated integrity to enable relationship building with members, partners, sponsors and other organizations.

¨    Experience managing outside contractors and/or in-house staff.

¨    Has a professional network and the ability to help identify and forge strategic partnerships and the ability to expand the sponsorship base.

¨    Proven success developing and implementing member recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies.

Qualifications:

¨    Bachelor’s degree or higher required

¨    Minimum of 3-5 years executive experience leading an organization or division of a larger entity, with responsibility for overall management, including financial management, administration, and implementing complex programs. (nonprofit management experience a plus)

¨    Ability to see and develop the “big picture” while maintaining attention to detail.

¨    Comfortable with the technology and tools needed to communicate, manage and lead an organization.

¨    Self-directed and able to set and achieve goals with minimal oversight.

¨    Ability to cultivate an open, respectful working relationship with all stakeholders where information is shared and communication flows openly.

¨    Proven ability to leverage results, constantly adapting and innovating to stay ahead of the needs of the Association and its members, partners and sponsors.

¨    Transparent and high-integrity leadership.

¨    Demonstrated budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting.

¨    Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.

¨    Strong public speaking skills and ability to convey a vision of ACG San Diego’s strategic future to the private capital ecosystem as well as the - Board, volunteers, sponsors and potential members. 

¨    Working knowledge of and relationships within the private capital ecosystem a plus.

¨    Knowledge of fundraising strategies and sponsor relations unique to nonprofit sector.

¨    Ability to collaborate with and motivate - Board members and other volunteers.

¨    Strong written and oral communication skills.

¨    Ability to interface with and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups.

¨    Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff. 

Salary & Benefits

Annual Salary is $100,000.00

ACG offers its staff health insurance—including health savings account and flexible spending account options. Along with generous vacation, sick and personal days; immediate investment into ACG’s 401k plan with a generous match; and an array of other benefits in a positive and collaborative work environment.