CEO Search Frequently Asked Questions

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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 [1].

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... [2].

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.