Board of Directors / Leadership Team – The Well of Mercy

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

mary.zeien@thewellofmercy.com

www.thewellofmercy.com