The role of the chief staff executive (CSE) whether titled executive
director, president or CEO is one of vital responsibility. This
role must be filled by an experienced, enthusiastic, and articulate
individual who is able to carry out Board policy while offering
proactive assistance. The CSE must be capable of developing a close
working partnership with the volunteer leaders he or she serves.
Partners carefully consider all factors in
selecting and placing a chief staff executive in this crucial
leadership role. Following the selection process, Partners
supports the CSE with continuing professional education, technologically
advanced management systems and a service network to support
all facets of an organization’s
mission.
Chief staff executives at Partners are prepared to focus Primarily on the advancement of an association’s strategic objectives. They do this by becoming educated and knowledgeable about the professions and industries they serve. Association partners come to see their chief staff executive as well versed in their mission and as long time members of their own organization. By accomplishing this, a CSE develops a strong and lasting relationship with the volunteer leaders and the profession or industry being served.
Partners focuses on internal training for its current CSEs and
those who will serve in that role in the future. The firm provides
an intensive annual program of training based on the subject disciplines
of the American Society of Association Executives Certified Association
Executive examination. The core subjects in association management
are augmented by applying business perspectives as well as ensuring
that the most up to date legal requirements for not for profit
organizations are covered.
The result of our CSE corporate culture is the empowerment of
association leaders to shape their industry, manage change, and
respond to challenges and opportunities knowing each step of the
way that they are supported by a strong, capable chief staff executive
and management partner.
