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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Dear List Members, </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">BoardWalk Consulting is doing a national search for a new CEO for United Ability in Birmingham, Alabama. This is a significant employment opportunity for the right person. I recommend that you enter the link leading to the position announcement and examine the required qualifications carefully to make sure you are qualified for it. You are welcome to talk to Paula Nicholas at BoardWalk consulting if you have any questions. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Best wishes, </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Dick Davis, Chair <br>NFB Employment Committee</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">I am reaching out to ask for your help with at search that BoardWalk Consulting (</span><a href="http://www.boardwalkconsulting"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">www.boardwalkconsulting</span></a><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">) has underway for the CEO for United Ability in Birmingham, AL. The organization suffered the loss of its beloved leader of 38 years in early June. UA’s Board of Directors has appointed an interim CEO while the search for the CEO successor is underway. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">The next CEO will join a highly respected and solidly resourced nonprofit with seven decades of success to its credit. The CEO is charged with oversight of a $12 million annual budget and a full-time staff of 185 individuals. With assets of just under $43 million and virtually no debt, the organization is on sound footing. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">We are looking for a strong leader with connection to an organization that provides service to people with disabilities. This could be as an Executive Director, head of operations or as a board member with a personal connection to the mission. The search committee is open to Individuals who have completed a successful first career in for- profit or other large nonprofit organizations but who seek to make an impact as CEO of United Ability.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">More information is available about the position at<u>: </u></span><a href="http://bit.ly/UnitedAbilityCEO"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">http://bit.ly/UnitedAbilityCEO</span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">If you have time to discuss this with me or want to make a recommendation, I can be reached at </span><a href="mailto:paula@boardwalkconsulting.com"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;text-decoration:none">paula@boardwalkconsulting.com</span></a><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif"> or call me at 615.293.4176.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Thank you for your time. 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