Muscular Dystrophy Association Managing Director Interview Questions
& Process

It started with a phone interview and a screener. It was basic, just regular interview questions, nothing super job-specific. After HR reviewed my answers, I was told I'd hear back in about a week about the next steps. They also asked about salary expectations, which caught me off guard. Then, there was another phone interview with the Regional Development Director.

After submitting my online application, I received a response within a week, which included a request to schedule an interview. The first interview was a phone call with a junior interviewer. Instead of discussing my qualifications, the interviewer described the role as 'the good, the bad and the ugly,' mentioning upfront expense payments before reimbursement and the expectation of working weekends. It seems the role is more about management than leadership, and perhaps they avoid candidates with extensive nonprofit experience to prevent challenges. I was promised an email detailing benefits, but never received it even after two weeks. My salary expectations, which are moderate given my experience and education, likely contributed to the lack of further contact. I have since accepted an offer from a company with a more organized hiring process and competitive local pay. I am no longer interested in MDA.

They start with phone interviews to narrow down the candidates. They ask typical questions about your experience, salary expectations, and job expectations. They're not just listening to your answers, but also paying attention to your attitude and enthusiasm. The role requires management experience, good time management, experience with budgets or numbers, a strong work ethic, and commitment to fighting Muscular Dystrophy. If you pass the phone interview, they'll schedule an in-person interview. Be aware that if you're out of state, you'll have to pay for your own travel, and there are no guarantees. The in-person interview typically involves the Regional Director and sometimes a Regional Coordinator. You'll need to prepare a presentation, often in PowerPoint, usually about why you're the best fit for the job. Following the presentation, they'll ask about four main behavioral questions. For these, you must provide SPECIFIC examples. It's fine to pause and think to recall details. Focus on the exact circumstances and your actions. They might ask follow-up questions for more details. After this, you'll usually hear back about the decision. Many candidates don't make it past the initial phone screen, so getting an in-person interview is a good sign.