Nonprofit
Board of Directors / Leadership Team – The Well of Mercy
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Board of Director – The Well of Mercy
Location: West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL (Hybrid – remote with occasional on-site meetings)
Organization: The Well of Mercy
Position Type: Leadership Team
Time Commitment: Flexible; approximately 3–6 hours per month
Website: www.thewellofmercy.com
About Us
The Well of Mercy is a nonprofit, long-term transitional housing program providing safe, stable housing and a pathway to independence for women and their children in Chicago. Residents can stay for up to five years while completing education, securing employment, and rebuilding their lives. Our family-centered, dignity-driven approach blends stability, support, and opportunity for families overcoming homelessness and the impacts of domestic violence.
Position Overview
We are seeking committed, mission-aligned individuals to join our Board of Directors. Board members help shape the strategic direction, sustainability, and long-term impact of The Well. This role is ideal for someone who wants to use their professional expertise, leadership, and community connections to uplift women and children building new chapters of their lives.
This is an unpaid volunteer leadership position.
What You’ll Do
- Provide strategic guidance on organizational planning, funding priorities, and future growth
- Support fundraising efforts by leveraging your network and participating in campaigns/events
- Offer governance and oversight, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical practice
- Advise on programming and operations alongside the Executive Director and leadership team
- Serve as an ambassador for The Well within your professional and personal communities
- Attend quarterly board meetings, virtual or in-person, with optional committee participation
- Help sustain long-term stability through thoughtful policy, partnership, and resource guidance
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, lived experience, and professional expertise, especially in:
- Nonprofit leadership or governance
- Finance, accounting, or budgeting
- Fundraising, philanthropy, or development
- Housing, social work, family services, or community-based programs
- Entrepreneurship, business strategy, or operations
- Legal, HR, compliance, or organizational development
- Communications, marketing, or public relations
Ideal candidates are collaborative, thoughtful, mission-driven, and able to commit to regular engagement.
Time Commitment
- Approximately 3–6 hours per month
- Quarterly board meetings
- Optional subcommittee involvement or event support
Why Serve on Our Board?
- Shape the direction of a mission that transforms families’ lives
- Contribute to generational healing and long-term stability
- Join a passionate, community-centered leadership team
- Make a meaningful impact using your unique skills and strengths
- Help expand and strengthen a growing organization
How to Apply
Please send the following to mary.zeien@thewellofmercy.com :
- Your resume
- A brief note about why you’re interested in this role
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Well of Mercy
6339 N. Fairfield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 274-4227
