Fractional Executive Director
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Momentum Association Management LLC
Madison, WI, US
Summary
The Executive Director acts as the lead staff for associations, partnering with volunteer boards to execute strategy and oversee daily operations. They are responsible for managing budgets, supervising staff, and ensuring exceptional service delivery for clients.
Job Description
Position Summary
Acts as the lead staff executive for one or more associations, partnering with volunteer boards to execute strategy and oversee operations.
Key Responsibilities
Board Leadership
- Prepare board meetings.
- Advise volunteer leaders.
- Implement board decisions.
Operations
- Oversee budgets.
- Manage vendors.
- Supervise projects and staff.
Client Success
- Serve as primary client contact.
- Identify strategic opportunities.
- Ensure exceptional service delivery.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years nonprofit or association leadership.
- Board governance experience.
- Budget management.
- Project management.
About Momentum
Momentum Association Management partners with professional associations and nonprofit organizations to provide executive leadership, membership management, meetings and events, marketing, operations, and strategic support. Our team works remotely across multiple clients while delivering the responsiveness and professionalism of an in-house staff.
Success in the First 90 Days
- Learn Momentum systems and processes.
- Build strong client relationships.
- Independently manage assigned responsibilities.
- Identify at least one process improvement.
Growth Opportunities
Momentum is a rapidly growing Association Management Company. Team members who demonstrate initiative, reliability, and leadership will have opportunities to take on additional clients, lead strategic projects, and grow into more senior positions.
Why Momentum
Flexible remote work • Diverse client portfolio • Mission-driven work • Professional growth • Collaborative startup culture.
Founded in 2025 by Joe Sapp, MBA, CAE, and Matt Ott, MS, FASAE, CAE, CMP, AAiP. Momentum Association Management is a full-service association management company serving associations of all shapes and sizes. Momentum was founded with the idea that associations deserve more than just an administrative resource - but a team that is focused on growth and innovation. Our founding team is comprised of association management enthusiasts, dedicating their entire careers to advancing the missions of associations.
At Momentum, we don’t just manage associations—we champion their missions and help turn their vision into progress.
Our Services Include:
Full-Service Association Management
Hybrid and Outsourced Association Management
Strategic Planning
Meeting and Conference Management
Consulting Services (Program Assessments, Organizational Reviews)
Marketing and Communications
Accounting Services for Associations
IT and Technology Services
Founded
2025
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Strategic Management Services
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin
Founded in 2025 by Joe Sapp, MBA, CAE, and Matt Ott, MS, FASAE, CAE, CMP, AAiP. Momentum Association Management is a full-service association management company serving associations of all shapes and sizes. Momentum was founded with the idea that associations deserve more than just an administrative resource - but a team that is focused on growth and innovation. Our founding team is comprised of association management enthusiasts, dedicating their entire careers to advancing the missions of associations.
At Momentum, we don’t just manage associations—we champion their missions and help turn their vision into progress.
Our Services Include:
Full-Service Association Management
Hybrid and Outsourced Association Management
Strategic Planning
Meeting and Conference Management
Consulting Services (Program Assessments, Organizational Reviews)
Marketing and Communications
Accounting Services for Associations
IT and Technology Services
Founded
2025
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Strategic Management Services
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin