National Association of the Deaf

Updated June 18, 2010; subject to change

Q: What is the NAD Board of Directors' charge to the CEO Search Committee (CSC)?
A: The charge of the Board of Directors to the CSC is as follows:

• Nominate the three top finalists for the CEO position.
• Ensure a fair and thorough search process.
• Maintain inclusiveness and transparency throughout the process.
• Retain the confidentiality of the search process, including the names of applicants.
• Communicate with the public consistently via a public relations team managed by the CSC.
• Make decisions in line with the NAD mission statement and organizational values.
• Submit to the Board all information collected on proposed finalists to serve as the basis for selection of finalists and ultimately, their final CEO selection.

Q: What are the timelines for the CEO Search?
A: The CSC expects to recommend proposed finalists by summer 2010 and the Board of Directors hope to announce a selection by fall 2010. For timeline specifics, please see www.nad.org/about-us/ceo-search-process/ceo-search-timelines.

Q: Why is the CEO position description very broad?
A: The CSC wishes to attract applicants from diverse and nontraditional leadership and management backgrounds. For specifics, see www.nad.org/about-us/ceo-search-process/ceo-profile-and-position-descrip....

Q: What is the philosophy of the Board of Directors on CEO leadership?
A: The Board adheres to the Carver model of nonprofit policy governance and accountability.

Q: What is the salary range for the CEO position?
A: The CEO salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Q: Will the CEO be required to live in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area?
A: Yes. Although travel and networking will be a normal part of the job, the CEO is expected to work at the NAD headquarters in Silver Spring, MD.

Q: Is the CEO position contractual? If so, for how long does the contract last?
A: Yes, the Board of Directors requires a contractual agreement; the length is negotiable.

Q: When will candidate interviews be held?
A: Interviews are expected to be scheduled in Spring 2010; these will be held at the NAD headquarters in Silver Spring, MD.

Q: When will the Board of Directors release the names of the CEO Search finalists?
A: The names of CEO Search finalists will be announced by early summer, prior to the 50th Biennial NAD Conference in Philadelphia, PA.

Q: When will the new CEO take office?
A: The official hire date is April 1, 2011, with arrangements for transition prior to this date.