Summary
Description
About Us
Since 1948, the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP), a large chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians, has championed the cause of family physicians and their patients in the state of Colorado. CAFP has 2,500+ family physicians, residents and medical student members and is recognized as a leader in developing and delivering outstanding education for family physicians in Colorado, for a strong advocacy presence at the Capitol on behalf of its members, and for exceptional public health efforts. Located in Denver, Colorado, the CAFP is a 501 (c)(6) organization with a staff of four professionals and an annual budget of ~$700,000. A member-elected Board including an Executive Committee of six officers governs the business of CAFP. The CAFP is committed to promoting health equity and advocating for equal access to healthcare by dismantling the systems and biases that prevent both.
Job Summary
The Executive Vice President of the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians is responsible for the effective conduct of the affairs of the CAFP. The EVP directs the overall day-to-day operations of CAFP and its many programs and services, and manages, motivates and mentors staff in a team-oriented environment. This position also oversees the Academy’s education programming, membership initiatives, public health and advocacy efforts. The EVP is responsible for achieving operating and financial objectives for the CAFP and for the CAFP Foundation, its 501(c)(3) foundation. The EVP serves as a partner to the Board in fulfilling its direction to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
Reporting Relationships
The EVP reports directly to the President of CAFP and is responsible to the Board of Directors. The position also serves as EVP of the CAFP Foundation. The EVP is an ex officio, non-voting member of the CAFP Board of Directors, the CAFP Executive Committee and the CAFP Foundation Board of Trustees.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership – Provides leadership and direction in developing and retaining competent, high-performing and professional staff. Hires, directs, and evaluates staff, including overseeing matters of recruitment, salary and benefits, and HR policies.
- Governance – Serves as primary staff to the Academy. Stimulates and supports both the working and decision-making bodies of the organizations by serving as advisor to the Board, providing data, background, and relevant materials as well as insights and viable options to assist the Board in its decision-making. Executes decisions of the CAFP, the CAFP Executive Committee and CAFP Foundation Board when appropriate. Maintains all official records and archives including, but not limited to, minutes, financial reports, and tax returns consistent with Colorado and federal law. Empowered to execute documents on behalf of the Academy.
- Advocacy – With direction from the Board, and in collaboration with policy staff, the CAFP lobbyist, and responsible committees, guides the organization’s advocacy initiatives and other external activities, effectively focusing energies and available resources to achieve agreed-upon objectives.
- Strategic Planning – With the Board of Directors, develops and updates strategic and financial plans, establishing short- and long-range goals, measurable objectives and time frames for implementation, as well as regular progress reports to the Board. Recommends and participates in the formulation of the Academy’s internally- and externally-focused policies and assists in the implementation of policies, directives and programs approved by the Board
- Financial Management – Oversees the development of an annual budget and future fiscal projections in collaboration with the CAFP Treasurer. Oversees financial performance with full profit and loss responsibility for the CAFP and the CAFP Foundation, including timely and accurate preparation of budgets, progress reports and all required filings.
- External Relations – On behalf of CAFP policies and objectives, collaborates and coordinates with other private and public Colorado and national health care organizations (especially including AAFP) and agencies.
- Membership – Understands the basic needs of the membership through appropriate survey research and trend evaluation and recommends actions or policies to meet those needs. Oversees marketing and public relations activities and projects of the Academy including recruitment, retention and engagement efforts for each member segment.
- Communications – Facilitates and supports staff and volunteer efforts to forward CAFP initiatives and balance organizational priorities through clear, effective and frequent communication to the general membership, including a variety of modalities. In concert with the CAFP President and other elected leaders, represents CAFP views and perspectives to the news media and the public.
- Education – Oversees the continuing professional education activities of the CAFP and efforts to identify and secure funding for education efforts.
- Public Health – Oversees health of the physician and public committee activities and projects.
- Grant Management – Directs activities associated with grants and contracts including identification of opportunities, development of proposals, implementation of grants received and appropriate reporting.
- Fundraising and Donor Relations – Designs, implements and coordinates activities to enhance a culture of philanthropy and stewardship that appropriately and consistently promotes engagement and fundraising strategies to enhance and grow revenue for the CAFP Foundation, including special events.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, healthcare administration, public health or a related field. A combination of education and related professional experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience working in a complex organization with demonstrated success in leading, planning and organizing operations.
- Experience managing and motivating staff, including hiring and performance management.
- Experience working with boards of directors and/or managing non-profit association governance.
- Demonstrated experience with financial planning and managing budgets.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in business or healthcare administration, public health or a related field.
- Executive-level leadership experience, including managing team dynamics, conflict and building consensus.
- Understanding of health care issues at the state and national levels, including public health initiatives.
- Experience working with physicians.
- Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential.
- Experience managing Association strategy and finances, including grant writing.
Competencies:
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences, including staff, physicians and state and national partners.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and a willingness to engage and partner with other health care organizations, legislators from all political perspectives, and other parties to advance the CAFP’s goals.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of the organization and promoting these values in all aspects of work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting applications and social media management.
Conditions of Employment:
- Significant scheduling flexibility is required, including 1-2 evenings a week and occasional weekend availability, particularly during the Colorado legislative session (approximately November – May).
- 5-10% travel to approximately 6 conferences/events per year, both in-state and nationally.
- This position is based in the Denver, CO area, and an in-person presence is required, one day per week in the office plus additional time at the Capitol during the legislative session, and local events.
Salary and Benefits
- The hiring range for this position has been established at $125,000 – $140,000, commensurate with experience. The position is also eligible for up to a 3% bonus, dependent on meeting established metrics.
- The CAFP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K, and generous paid time off benefits.
To Apply
- Please send a cover letter, a resume/CV and a list of references to apply@coloradoafp.org by June 1, 2025. Third party applications will not be accepted.
- Screening of applications begins immediately. Please direct questions to apply@coloradoafp.org.
