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8 people are interested
Associate Board Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: The Network - Advocating Against Domestic Violence
Please visit the new page to apply.
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8 people are interested
WHO WE ARE
The Associate Board of The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence is a group of young professionals from the Chicago metropolitan area who are passionate about improving the lives of those impacted by gender-based violence. Together we raise funds and awareness of the work of The Network. We’re an inclusive group that combines our strengths and talents to promote the mission of The Network.
THE COMMITMENT
- Attend monthly meetings of the full Associate Board
- Host events to raise awareness and fundraise for The Network
- Contribute $500 annually through a combination of personal giving and soliciting donations
- Commit to a renewable one-year-term as a board member
- Share knowledge of The Network with your networks to help gain new supporters
OUR STORY
The Network (formerly known as The Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network) began in 1980 by 5 women from four different human service organizations that provided a variety of services for battered women and their children. Their goal was to organize a system that would utilize community resources in order to provide a connection for women impacted by domestic violence. They soon realized the advantages of creating a network that could facilitate communication and serve as an effective agent in bringing pressure to bear on the city and state on behalf of abused women. The partnership was intended to comprise a wide variety of domestic violence service providers including shelters, direct services, legal services, and those who worked at the advocacy and policy levels.
JOIN US
We are looking for young professionals who want to join our efforts to end gender-based violence! If you are interested or have questions, email thenetworkassociateboard@gmail.com.
Thanks in advance!
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About The Network - Advocating Against Domestic Violence
Location:
33 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL 60602, US
Mission Statement
The Network is a group of 40+ member organizations dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by gender-based violence through education, public policy and advocacy, and connecting community members with direct service providers. We lead collaborative work to imagine and realize radical ways to respond to and end gender-based violence, focusing on the intersections between systemic violence and gender-based violence.
Description
The Network performs its work in four focus areas:
- First response: The Network runs Illinois’ Official Statewide 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline (877-863-6338) and serves as first responder for tens of thousands of Illinois residents each year. In FY2023, the hotline responded to over 32,000 calls & texts for help and information.
- Advocacy & Public Policy: The Network pursues an advocacy/policy agenda on behalf of victims and service providers. This Program works to change laws and regulations and presses for systems dealing with domestic violence to do so in ways that maximize the prevention of, and ultimately an end to, abuse.
- Professional Training: The Network’s Centralized Training Institute (CTI) presents expert training for human service and healthcare providers and criminal justice personnel.
- Member Services: The Network provides its members with a venue to work together on common policy initiatives, joint fundraising opportunities and capacity building.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
33 N Dearborn AveChicago, IL 60602
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Public Relations
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- Administrative Support
- Advertising
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- After office hours and weekends
- If you are interested or have questions, contact Aaz Ehmke, Director of Development & Communications, at aehmke@the-network.org.