Director of Data and Technology

Chicago Abortion Fund (CAF) is seeking its first Director of Data and Technology to lead and scale the organization's technology, data, and security infrastructure in support of its mission to advance reproductive autonomy and justice.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations and supervising a Database Manager, this role combines individual contributor and management responsibilities: building CAF's technology stack, aligning a product roadmap with the organization's needs, and managing internal staff and outside consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute CAF's IT strategy, product roadmap, and overall technology strategy
• Establish and enforce IT policies, standards, and best practices (security, access controls, data governance, disaster recovery)
• Manage and optimize cloud-based tools and environments
• Own maintenance, security, and updates of CAF's databases, case management software, CRM, and analytics tools
• Lead data security, privacy, and risk mitigation in a highly sensitive environment
• Design and implement a modern telecommunications/VoIP strategy
• Develop and monitor the IT budget; liaise with external IT partners and vendors
• Supervise and coach the Database Manager

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development, IT, and/or product management
• Experience building or scaling IT functions in small/mid-sized organizations
• Strong experience with cloud/SaaS environments, databases, analytics tools, and CRM platforms
• Experience with IT security, data privacy, and risk management frameworks
• Strong programming skills in multiple languages (Python, SQL, Scala, or Java)
• Experience with Telecom/VoIP implementation
• Deep commitment to reproductive justice and mission-driven work

Illinois residency required; hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in CAF's West Loop, Chicago office.

Chicago Abortion Fund has retained Morten Group, LLC to conduct this search. Applicants should apply at mortengroup.com/active-searches/caf with a cover letter and resume in PDF format by September 11, 2026.

Four-day work week. Full benefits including 401K with up to 5% match, unlimited PTO with a mandatory four weeks off, paid parental leave, and 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums.

Must be able to conduct business in English.