Executive Director

The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence seeks a relationship-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and strategic leader in the movement to end domestic violence, or allied movements, as Executive Director. The Executive Director will bring a spirit of humility and demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice alongside deep passion for helping shape the future of this movement in California in close partnership with members, the Board of Directors, staff, and other stakeholders. This position will drive the statewide development of intersectional alliances, bringing together stakeholders addressing issues that intersect with domestic violence; advocating for policies and practices that prevent and reduce domestic violence in California; and providing technical assistance to the statewide network of domestic violence agencies.The ideal candidate brings team and/or organizational leadership experience, with a history of supporting staff members’ work and capacity; experience working in a coalition and/or engaging collaboratively with a complex set of stakeholders; domestic violence program expertise inclusive of prevention and intervention strategies; and financial and fundraising acumen at or near the scale of $5 million annually.THE ORGANIZATIONThe California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (the Partnership) is the federally designated statewide domestic violence coalition. The Partnership is a non-profit member organization representing over 2,000 advocates, organizations, and allied groups. The Partnership’s diverse membership spans the entire state. Through our public policy, communications, and capacity-building efforts, we align prevention and intervention strategies to advance social change.The Partnership believes that by sharing expertise, advocates and policymakers can end domestic violence. Working at the state and national levels for nearly 40 years, the Partnership has a long track record of successfully passing over 200 pieces of legislation addressing domestic violence. Every day we inspire, inform, and connect all of those concerned with the issue, because together we are stronger.THE VISION & MISSIONThe Partnership promotes the collective voice of a diverse coalition of organizations and individuals, working to eliminate all forms of domestic violence. As an advocate for social change, we advance our mission by shaping public policy, increasing community awareness, and strengthening our members’ capacity to work toward our common goal of advancing the safety and healing of victims, survivors, and their families. We recognize that domestic and intimate partner violence is one of many interconnected forms of systemic oppression and unequal power. It silences diverse perspectives and prevents people and communities from their full potential. The Partnership leads and energizes the domestic violence movement by strengthening the capacity of the field to listen to the varied perspectives of survivors, families, and communities with the goal of ending domestic violence.THE POSITIONThe Executive Director (ED) will report to a Board of Directors of approximately 21 members providing direction, guidance, and leadership to the organization, including partnering with the Board to set strategic direction. Joining a dedicated and experienced team working to create a safe, healthy, and violence-free California, the ED will support a culture of belonging and healing, mentoring and developing a team of 15 to 20 staff. The ED will have oversight of all agency functions including governance, programs, communications, human resources, finances, fund development, and risk management. This position will also serve as liaison with the national, state, and local domestic violence communities, funding sources, governmental agencies, and other agencies and organizations.

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