Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CFMA is a non-profit organization seeking a strategic, relationship-driven professional to serve as Chapter Strategy Manager. This role involves leading the strategic planning process for local chapters, facilitating planning sessions, and ensuring chapters have actionable strategic plans with measurable goals.
Responsibilities
- Own the full strategic planning cycle for assigned chapters — preparing session materials, facilitating planning discussions with volunteer boards, and delivering the final documented strategic plan
- Facilitate planning sessions and present to senior-level construction financial professionals serving in volunteer leadership roles, navigating varied leadership dynamics and personalities to build alignment around shared goals
- Conduct regular check-ins with chapter leaders to monitor progress against the plan, address challenges, and refine priorities as needed
- Partner with the Chapter Engagement Program Manager to review chapter health metrics, identify support needs, and align strategy accordingly
- Serve as a trusted partner to chapter leaders and the Chapter Resource Committee, providing guidance, responsive communication, and shared vision
- Represent CFMA in a high-visibility capacity through presentations, meetings, trainings, and events
- Collaborate with the Director, Chapter Engagement and national staff to advance shared departmental and organizational goals
Skills
- Strong facilitation and public speaking skills, including proven comfort presenting to and facilitating discussions with senior-level executives
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in association chapter management and leadership
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement
- Proven ability to work effectively with volunteer leaders and navigate complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics
- Ability to translate data, feedback, and observations into measurable, attainable action plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and responsiveness
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% within the assigned region
- Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, OneNote, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Monday.com, ACGI, and Glue Up
- High proficiency in Excel and comfort working with data, reporting, and engagement metrics
- Experience supporting volunteer committees or leadership groups within an association or membership organization
Benefits
- Eligible for annual performance-based bonus
- Mission-driven work supporting a nationwide professional community
- Collaborative, supportive team culture
- Robust benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 5% employer match
- Life & AD&D (2x salary up to $250,000)
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- PTO up to 20 days annually + paid holidays
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