Executive Director

Priests • Chicago, Illinois • 6d ago

Executive Director

The deadline for applications is Sunday 20^th April 2025

Location:                  Chicago, Illinois

Location type:            Full-time remote with regular domestic and international travel

Reporting to:             Board President

Manages:                 Staff of two

Annual salary:            $120K USD

Contract type:            Permanent

Working hours:          Full-time

Candidate level:         Senior Executive, CEO

Background
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) is a leading advocate for survivors of clergy and religious abuse. Combining expert legislative advocacy with a self-help group model, SNAP is the largest and most active support network for survivors of institutional abuse. Founded in 1988 by Barbara Blaine, a survivor herself, SNAP began with a focus on the Catholic faith and has since expanded to support survivors from all religious backgrounds. SNAP’s groundbreaking work, in collaboration with the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), successfully brought the Vatican before international legal bodies like the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC) and resulted in the first-ever case against the pope and the Vatican for crimes against children. Today, SNAP has over 25,000 members with support groups in more than 60 cities worldwide, dedicated to healing the wounded, protecting the vulnerable, and stopping abuse.

Purpose of the role
SNAP is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead the organization through a pivotal period of transition and growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to build on SNAP's legacy while ensuring organizational sustainability and long-term impact. The Executive Director will strengthen internal operations, enhance administrative systems, and expand fundraising efforts to support SNAP’s survivor community and key stakeholders. This leader must bring strategic vision, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to SNAP’s mission—empowering survivors, advocating for systemic change, and driving the organization’s long-term success.

Primary responsibilities
The job holder will have the following key functions and responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with the Board of Directors to implement a three-year strategic plan focusing on administration, funding, communication, and partnerships.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including survivors, support group leaders, advocacy leaders, attorneys, and other partners.
Develop and maintain internal administrative processes that support survivor needs, ensure trauma-informed practices, and foster collaboration with chapter support groups and advocacy communities.

Duties:

Develop funding proposals, manage donor relationships, and ensure successful implementation of major projects.
Establish scalable and well-documented back-office processes to ensure continuity and seamless knowledge sharing.
Oversee financial reporting, audits, and budget ratification to ensure fiscal transparency and accountability; attend quarterly board meetings as needed.
Develop and facilitate the annual conference and leaders' meeting to advance the organization's mission, strengthen partnerships, and recruit and train survivor leaders.
Enhance the organization's visibility and support by leveraging its brand, partnerships, and marketing efforts through website management, social media, and professional marketing materials.
Design and uphold a rigorous vetting system to align participants with the organization's mission, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Support the global network of survivor support groups and maintain proactive advocacy by monitoring and responding to relevant news and legislative updates.

Essential Qualifications

Commitment to SNAP Network’s mission with a passion for advocacy and survivor support.
Five or more years of nonprofit leadership experience.
Proven experience in budget management, including preparation, analysis, and reporting.
Strong fundraising expertise with donor relations experience.
Excellent IT skills with experience using databases for fundraising growth.
Monitor and respond swiftly to relevant news, including legislative updates, arrests, and cover-ups, ensuring the organization remains proactive in advocacy, public awareness, and strategic communications.
Facilitate the annual conference and the annual leaders meeting.
Strong organizational abilities in planning, delegation, and program development.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with and motivate chapter leaders, donors, and board members.
Demonstrated experience building relationships with survivors of abuse and key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience growing an international organization.
Experience working with survivor populations, volunteers, and support groups.
Experience revitalizing an organization's brand to increase reach and impact.
Lived experience as a survivor or dedicated advocate for survivors.
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent non-profit management experience.

Please If you have any questions about the role or organisation and would like an informal chat ahead of submitting a formal application, please reach out to Shoshana Grammer at shoshana@darylupsall.com. An applicant’s pack is available on request.

The deadline for application is Sunday 20^th April 2025

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