Vice President of External Affairs

Job overview

The Vice President of External Affairs role is primarily office-based in Chicago, IL, with two remote days; salary is $162,754–$180,838 per year. The Chicago Foundation for Women invests in grassroots leadership and organizations advancing equity for women, girls, and gender-expansive people. As a member of the leadership team, the vice president leads integrated external affairs strategy and the teams responsible for fundraising, marketing and communications, and external engagement. The role advances the Foundation’s strategic plan by strengthening partnerships, public presence, fundraising, and mission-aligned impact.

What you'll do

• Advise the President and CEO, leadership team, and board
• develop external affairs strategy
• oversee marketing, communications, and fundraising plans
• track fundraising goals
• represent the Foundation with community, media, and partners
• lead a seven-person team through two direct reports
• strengthen digital strategy and data-informed decision-making.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

vice president of external affairs

executive leadership

fundraising

marketing and communications

chicago il

chicago foundation for women

$162,754–$180,838 per year

community partnerships

brand strategy

team leadership

two remote days

monday–friday

9:00 am–5:00 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, 403(b) employer contribution, vacation and sick days, personal days, floating and organizational holidays, paid leave, sabbatical policies, professional development allowance, and membership opportunities.

Why this role

Executive role requiring a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of progressive leadership experience; occasional night and weekend hours are required.

About the employer

Chicago Foundation for Women is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.