Executive Director

Executive Director

Chicago, IL

Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, we provide shelter for adults and children, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence. As the longest-serving domestic violence agency in Chicago, CAWC has a respected and vibrant history of person-centered, responsive, transparent, and innovative services and advocacy for abused adults and their children. Over the years, CAWC has evolved in response to changing needs, focusing on client-based services that are both trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive.

CAWC is a 501(c)3 designated nonprofit organization, staffed by a team of multicultural, multilingual professionals, volunteers, student interns and governed by a volunteer member Board of Directors who represent a variety of business and community interests. CAWC enjoys a broad base of support from government, corporations, foundations, and individual contributors as well as special event revenues.

Following a decade of growth and innovation, the next Executive Director (ED) of Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) will have the opportunity to capitalize on CAWC's strong reputation and to lead the organization into its exciting next chapter of developing a larger facility, leveraging organizational excitement, and effectively addressing the complex needs of survivors. The next Executive Director will work to provide even greater organizational procedures, processes, and infrastructure, while preserving the spirit of service that has characterized CAWC's level and quality of service. CAWC's inclusion in MacKenzie Scott's latest round of "Yield Giving" funding serves to highlight the work and passion that is demonstrated by CAWC's history and ambitious plans for the future.

CAWC seeks candidates who have served in a senior-level, executive role with a mission-driven organization of similar or larger size. CAWC seeks a seasoned leader to help lead and navigate change in response to the growth and opportunities brought during the past decade. The ideal candidate's background includes nonprofit experience and is highlighted by a track record of high-level program administration; business acumen; exceptional written and verbal communication skills in multiple mediums; aptitude for public speaking; demonstrated experience in the domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human services-related fields; and success in the ability to obtain government grants.

The candidate will be a proven and effective leader with a passion for the mission and experience serving as a catalyst in fulfilling an agency's vision. This individual will bring leadership characterized by a visionary and strategic outlook, the ability to garner broad community support, sound business and management acumen, the ability to increase the visibility of the organization and the ability to launch and carry forward major new projects and programs.

The salary range for the position is $130,000-$160,000, commensurate with experience. CAWC also provides a full range of benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, as soon as possible, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/3VQjHxV (click the Apply button at the bottom of the page). For best consideration, kindly apply by Friday, May 24, 2024.

For further information about Connections for Abused Women and their Children, please see https://www.cawc.org/.