Current Job Openings

Director of Major Gifts

Supervised by: Director of Development

Status: Full-time minimum of 32 hours, a four-day work week, exempt

Supervises: None at this time

Date revised: September 2025

Organization Description 

The mission of the Chicago Abortion Fund is to advance reproductive autonomy and justice for everyone by providing financial, logistical, and emotional support to people seeking abortion services and by building collective power and fostering partnerships for political and cultural change. We envision a world where everyone has the freedom and autonomy to create lives, families, and communities that are healthy, safe, thriving and where the full range of reproductive choices, including abortion, are accessible and affirmed.

Summary of Position

The Director of Major Gifts will play an integral role in CAF’s department of Development expanding upon individual giving, focusing on major gifts and planned giving. This seasoned and strategic fundraiser will operate with autonomy to not only manage, but also grow CAF’s portfolio of high-capacity donors. The Director of Major Gifts will also build off of the existing infrastructure and strategy needed to secure six and seven-figure commitments that will help sustain CAF’s impact for decades to come. Given that the Director of Major Gifts is a new role starting during a time of transition for the organization, it is intended that this role will grow into the outlined essential job functions.

Compensation

  • Starting salary range: $92,829 to $114,604 (based on experience and qualifications)

  • A 401K is offered, with a 5% employer contribution matched if employee contributes

  • Unlimited paid time off, mandatory four weeks off; paid parental leave; federally observed holidays

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, including dental and vision, with 50% coverage for dependents.

Work schedule

  • A full-time work week at CAF is defined as a minimum of 32 hours over four days. This may change in the future.

  • Illinois residence is required by the start of employment. Work is partially remote. A minimum of 2 days in the office. The office is in the West Loop. This may change in the future.

Essential Job Functions:

Major Gifts and Planning Giving Program (approximately 90%) Manages the full lifecycle of foundation, government, and corporate grants, including research, cultivation, proposal writing, submission, reporting, and renewal

  • Serve as a strategic leader of the major gifts and planned giving program in partnership with the Senior Director of Development, managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, as well as managing the portfolios of the Senior Director of Development, Deputy Director and Executive Director. 

  • Design, implement, and evaluate individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to grow philanthropic revenue.

  • Partner with executive leadership and board members to advance major gift and planned giving asks and continue to strengthen the organization’s fundraising culture.

  • Personally solicit and close major and planned gifts, maintaining a revenue goal of at least $1-2 million.

  • Identify and qualify new major donor prospects, expanding the organization’s base of transformational investors.

  • Provide thought leadership in donor engagement strategy, leveraging organizational milestones, campaigns, and impact data.

  • Collaborate across departments to align funding opportunities with programmatic priorities and articulate a compelling case for support.

  • Produce and deliver high-quality briefing materials for leadership, ensuring well-prepared, donor-centered engagement.

  • Represent the organization externally with sophistication, serving as an ambassador in donor meetings, events, and community settings.

  • Maintain rigorous pipeline and portfolio management through timely documentation, forecasting, and reporting.

  • Mentor and model best practices for development team members, contributing to a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration.

  • Operate with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment and discretion in donor relationships and strategic decision-making.

Other (approximately 10%)

  • Conducts ongoing prospect research to identify new funders and partnership opportunities

  • Maintains a grant calendar and proactively manages deadlines

  • Develops cultivation strategies for top institutional prospects

Qualifications & Experience

  • 7+ years of experience in major gifts, capital campaigns, and planned giving with high-level of autonomy.

  • Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and family foundations.

  • Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to inspire confidence, trust, and enthusiasm among high-net-worth donors, board members, and senior leaders.

  • Demonstrated success in building and managing a high-performing portfolio of 100–150+ donors/prospects, with clear revenue outcomes.

  • Sophisticated understanding of philanthropic strategy, donor psychology, and complex giving vehicles (planned giving, DAFs, family foundations, etc.).

  • Excellent strategic thinking and planning abilities with the capability of designing and executing donor engagement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

  • Strong executive presence and polished communication skills. 

  • Ability to craft compelling proposals, deliver persuasive presentations, and represent the organization at the highest levels.

  • Data-driven approach with proficiency in donor pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM systems.

  • Ability to collaborate across departments and with executive leadership to align funding opportunities with programmatic priorities.

  • High degree of independence, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive donor information and decision-making.

  • Commitment to mentoring, modeling best practices, and contributing to a culture of excellence within the development team.

  • Passion for the mission and ability to articulate a compelling case for transformational philanthropy.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s just fine. We strongly encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Work Environment 

  • Standard office equipment use required (computers, scanners).

  • Frequent sitting and virtual communications (email, video conferencing).

  • Off-site work will be required; accessibility will be prioritized.

  • Evening and weekend will occasionally be required.

  • Must be able to conduct business in English; however, fluency in languages other than English is a plus. Spanish pay differential available for qualified candidates.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 How to Apply

  • Please send a cover letter and resume on Bamboo

  • Position to begin as soon as possible.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality

CAF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor and is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team. CAF actively seeks to build and maintain a diverse staff regarding race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation. As an organization working in solidarity with the reproductive justice movement, CAF is committed to fostering the leadership and elevating the voices of women, young people, people of color, Native people, immigrant and refugees, low-income people, LGBQ+, and transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, people who have had abortions, people with disabilities, young parents, people who were formerly imprisoned, people who have received funding for abortions, and people living in the many intersections of these experiences. 

If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email danielle@chicagoabortionfund.org or call 847-774-0456 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Caller Support and Follow-Up Program Manager

Supervised by: Director of Service Delivery

Status: Full-time minimum of 32 hours, a four-day work week, exempt

Supervises: Support Coordinators, Senior Support Coordinators

Date Revised: September 2025

Organization Description 

The mission of the Chicago Abortion Fund is to advance reproductive autonomy and justice for everyone by providing financial, logistical, and emotional support to people seeking abortion services and by building collective power and fostering partnerships for political and cultural change. We envision a world where everyone has the freedom and autonomy to create lives, families, and communities that are healthy, safe, thriving and where the full range of reproductive choices, including abortion, are accessible and affirmed.

Summary of Position

The Caller Support & Follow Up Manager leads post-abortion engagement and care, including follow-up systems, emotional support programs, and leadership pathways for grantees.

The Caller Support & Follow Up Program Manager reports to the Director of Service Delivery and is responsible for leading CAF’s post-abortion engagement and sustained support programming. This role is focused on deepening relationships with grantees and people who have had abortions, beyond their appointment windows. The Caller Support & Follow Up Program Manager will design, oversee, and regularly attend CAF’s Community Circle programming for people who have had abortions, create community connection, and support in executing meaningful leadership pathways for other people who have had abortions. This role includes supervision of Support Coordinators, engaged case management, facilitation of emotional support offerings, and supporting caller-led storytelling and advocacy pipelines. 

The Caller Support & Follow Up Program Manager is a position created during a time of transition for the organization, and it is intended to grow into the outlined essential job functions.

Compensation

  • Starting salary range: $78,374 to $96,758 (based on experience and qualifications).

  • A 401K is offered, with a 5% employer contribution matched if employee contributes

  • Unlimited paid time off, mandatory four weeks off; paid parental leave; federally observed holidays

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, including dental and vision, with 50% coverage for dependents.

Work schedule

  • A full-time work week at CAF is defined as a minimum of 32 hours over four days. This may change in the future.

  • Illinois residence is required by the start of employment. Work is partially remote. A minimum of 1 day in the office, preferably 2 days. The office is in the West Loop. This may change in the future.

Essential Job Functions:

Program Oversight (approximately 50%)

  • Manage the day to day operations of caller follow-up programming, including the structure of phone, text, and email based communications

  • Along with the Director of Service Delivery and cross departmental collaborators, support the design, implementation, and evaluation of post-abortion care programs, such as Community Care Circles

  • Collaborate cross departmentally to support leadership development pipelines for CAF grantees, including storytelling and organizing opportunities

  • Support the development of caller-facing materials for community engagement pathways (e.g., pamphlets, web content)

  • Collaborate with other Program Managers where appropriate to incorporate caller feedback into program design

  • Serve as relief for Senior Support Coordinators as needed

  • Serve as primary Support Coordinator of last resort in the event that an assigned Support Coordinator or case manager is unable to work their shift or work with a specific client

Team Management (approximately 30%)

  • Supervise, coach, and support coordinator-level program staff

  • Lead onboarding, skill-building, and training related to helpline support coordination 

  • Facilitate regular coaching and case review sessions to ensure compassionate and consistent care

  • Drive the development of a healthy team culture grounded in deep collaboration, trust, curiosity, equity, feedback, and sustainability.

Collaboration & Strategy (approximately 15%)

  • Work with the Director of Service Delivery to align follow-up programming with the overall service delivery model

  • Coordinate with Development, Advocacy, and Communications staff to elevate caller stories and needs

  • Partner with Operations and other programs staff members to ensure smooth handoffs and care continuity across programs

  • Maintain and support compliance with documentation and evaluation systems in relevant databases, in coordination with the Operations team 

Other (approximately 5%)

  • Works pro-actively and in good faith to support and strengthen the overall stability and effectiveness of the organization

  • Co-create and maintain a culture that fosters deep collaboration, trust, and coordination across functional organizational areas

  • Maintains a collaborative, positive, professional and friendly approach to working with supervisor, other staff, grantees, and external stakeholders

  • Actively participate in required convenings, summits, retreats, and staff meetings, and participate in required staff communications

  • Update professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities approved by CAF, maintaining networks, and participating in professional organizations as relevant to the role

  • May be involved in other cross-department work including but not limited to supporting development, operations, and communications as assigned by the supervisor.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Experience

  • 2+ years of work experience leading a team, organization, or group through transformation or change 

  • 2+ years of continuous work experience in case management, customer service, social services, call center or related work 

  • Familiarity with and/or past attendance of CAF Community Circles programming or other post-abortion programming

  • Flexible approach to work and ability to effectively manage ambiguity in a dynamic work environment 

  • Excellent organization, time management, and detail orientation 

  • Self-motivated, resourceful, creative, and able to work with a significant amount of autonomy; strong problem solving skills 

  • Commitment to and understanding of reproductive justice and demonstrated experience supporting low-income communities and communities of color

  • Experience in assisting people with receiving services with compassion, kindness, and empathy  

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in leadership roles 

  • Ability to work within a small team effectively and make collaborative decisions 

  • Ability to lead and train staff, interns, students, and volunteers 

  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends 

  • Experience with confidential information management 

  • Records maintenance skills and ability to gather and analyze statistical data 

  • Demonstrate broad experience with some combination of: Google Suite, task management software and social media

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s just fine. We strongly encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Work Environment 

  • Standard office equipment use required (computers, scanners)

  • Frequent sitting and virtual communications (email, video conferencing)

  • Some off-site work may be required; accessibility will be prioritized

  • Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required

  • Must be able to conduct business in English; however, fluency in languages other than English is a plus. Spanish pay differential available for qualified candidates

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

How to Apply

  • Please send a cover letter and resume to Bamboo

  • Position to begin as soon as possible.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality

CAF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor and is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team. CAF actively seeks to build and maintain a diverse staff regarding race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation. As an organization working in solidarity with the reproductive justice movement, CAF is committed to fostering the leadership and elevating the voices of women, young people, people of color, Native people, immigrant and refugees, low-income people, LGBQ+, and transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, people who have had abortions, people with disabilities, young parents, people who were formerly imprisoned, people who have received funding for abortions, and people living in the many intersections of these experiences. 

If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email danielle@chicagoabortionfund.org or call 847-774-0456 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Extended Hours Support Coordinator

Supervised by: Extended Hours Program Manager  

Supervises: none at this time

Status: Full-time, exempt, salaried for a 32-hour work week

Date revised: September 2025

Organization Description 

The mission of the Chicago Abortion Fund is to advance reproductive autonomy and justice for everyone by providing financial, logistical, and emotional support to people seeking abortion services and by building collective power and fostering partnerships for political and cultural change. We envision a world where everyone has the freedom and autonomy to create lives, families, and communities that are healthy, safe, thriving and where the full range of reproductive choices, including abortion, are accessible and affirmed. 

Summary of Position

The Extended Hours Support Coordinator supports the helpline program at the Chicago Abortion Fund (CAF) by providing financial, logistical, and compassionate support to people seeking abortion care in Chicago, Illinois, and the greater Midwest. The Extended Hours Support Coordinator works individually and as part of a team with CAF’s staff and volunteer case managers to advance reproductive justice in Chicago, Illinois, and the Midwest. 

Compensation

  • Starting salary range: $71,188 to $87,887  (based on experience and qualifications). Position qualifies for additional pay per the compensation philosophy. 

  • A 401K is offered, with a 5% employer contribution matched if employee contributes 

  • Unlimited paid time off, mandatory four weeks off; paid parental leave; federally observed holidays 

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, including dental and vision, with 50% coverage for dependents. 

Work schedule

  • A full-time work week is a minimum of 32 hours over four days

  • Illinois residence is required. Relocation fees are not provided by CAF 

  • Hybrid schedule: minimum one day in the office per month (West Loop, Chicago)

Essential Job Functions:

Helpline Support (about 75%) 

  • Serve as “Lead Support Coordinator” for Extended Hours shifts: manage and triage the incoming calls and wrap-around support requests, and delegate work to volunteer case managers (when applicable) 

  • Complete intake, working alongside CAF callers to determine and provide critical and immediate financial, logistical, travel, and emotional support

  • Provide individualized case management to identify financial and logistical needs to access care; collaborate with CAF staff, case managers, and/or those needing our support, often in communication and partnership with clinics, other abortion funds, and allied organizations

  • Utilize critical thinking skills to assess and appropriately respond to grantees and support requests 

  • Provide direct support to colleagues, volunteer case managers, and/or interns 

  • Manage and fulfill wrap-around support requests effectively 

  • Make independent strategic decisions to ensure those needing our services get the care they deserve in a sometimes difficult and faced-paced environment where immediacy is required 

  • Collaborate with and represent CAF to other abortion funds, clinics, and reproductive justice, rights, and health organizations with integrity and care 

  • Demonstrate accountability and responsibility in work that is completed and tasks that are assigned in a timely manner 

  • Support recruitment and training of volunteer case managers as needed 

Administration (about 20%) 

  • Enter and update data in grantee database in an organized and timely manner 

  • Manage administration for case management including regular documentation, tracking case closure rate, and reporting grantee feedback

  • Monitor program budget, track expenditures/transactions, and support related financial administration for case management 

  • Ensure implementation of CAF policies and practices, including but not limited to data protection and confidentiality 

  • Create and modify helpline program resources to support staff, case managers, and grantees 

  • Perform duties required of all staff to support smooth internal operations 

Other (about 5%)

  • Works pro-actively and in good faith to support and strengthen the overall stability and effectiveness of the organization

  • Co-create and maintain a culture that fosters deep collaboration, trust, and coordination across functional organizational areas

  • Maintains a collaborative, positive, professional and friendly approach to working with supervisor, other staff, grantees, and external stakeholders

  • Actively participate in required convenings, summits, retreats, and staff meetings, and participate in required staff communications 

  • Participate in reproductive justice movement-building initiatives such as coalition meetings, rallies, lobby days, and community partner events as appropriate 

  • Update professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities approved by CAF, maintaining networks, and participating in professional organizations as relevant to your role 

  • Support related programmatic activities as needed and assigned by the supervisor 

  • May be involved in other cross-department work including but not limited to supporting development, finance, and communications as assigned by the supervisor 

Qualifications & Experience

  • 2+ years of continuous work experience in case management, customer service, social services, or call center related work 

  • Commitment to reproductive justice and abortion access for all people 

  • Knowledge of intersectionality and the impact that privilege and oppression can have on people’s ability to access abortion 

  • Working knowledge of the abortion access crisis we are currently navigating 

  • Experience in assisting people with receiving services with compassion, kindness, and empathy 

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; strong critical thinking skills. 

  • Previous experience with project management or task management software 

  • Experience managing confidential information 

  • Experience maintaining accurate records 

  • Previous experience, or the ability to quickly learn, gathering and analyzing statistical data and generating reports 

  • Demonstrate broad experience with Google docs and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point) 

  • Self-motivated, resourceful, adaptive, responsive, and able to make strategic decisions in a sometimes difficult and faced-paced environment where immediacy is required 

  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; experience working in collaboration with multiple organizations 

  • Ability to work equally well independently and as part of a collaborative team 

  • Comfortable asking for support or help when needed 

  • Open to giving and receiving feedback and committed to practicing this regularly

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s just fine. We strongly encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Work Environment 

The physical demands are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job:

  • Standard office equipment use required (computers, scanners)

  • Frequent sitting and virtual communications (email, video conferencing)

  • Some off-site work may be required; accessibility will be prioritized

  • Evening, early morning, and/or weekend will be required. Position qualifies for additional pay per the compensation philosophy 

  • Must be able to conduct business in English; however, fluency in languages other than English is a plus. Spanish pay differential available for qualified candidates

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

How to Apply

  • Please send a cover letter and resume to Bamboo

  • Position to begin as soon as possible.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality

CAF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor and is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team. CAF actively seeks to build and maintain a diverse staff regarding race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation. As an organization working in solidarity with the reproductive justice movement, CAF is committed to fostering the leadership and elevating the voices of women, young people, people of color, Native people, immigrant and refugees, low-income people, LGBQ+, and transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, people who have had abortions, people with disabilities, young parents, people who were formerly imprisoned, people who have received funding for abortions, and people living in the many intersections of these experiences. 

If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email danielle@chicagoabortionfund.org or call 847-774-0456 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

Support Coordinator

Supervised by: Program Manager  

Supervises: none at this time

Status: Full-time, exempt, salaried for a 32-hour work week

Date revised: September 2025

Organization Description 

The mission of the Chicago Abortion Fund is to advance reproductive autonomy and justice for everyone by providing financial, logistical, and emotional support to people seeking abortion services and by building collective power and fostering partnerships for political and cultural change. We envision a world where everyone has the freedom and autonomy to create lives, families, and communities that are healthy, safe, thriving and where the full range of reproductive choices, including abortion, are accessible and affirmed. 

Summary of Position

The Support Coordinator supports the helpline program at the Chicago Abortion Fund (CAF) by providing financial, logistical, and compassionate support to people seeking abortion care in Chicago, Illinois, and the greater Midwest. The Support Coordinator works individually and as part of a team with CAF’s staff and volunteer case managers to advance reproductive justice in Chicago, Illinois, and the Midwest. 

Compensation

  • Salary range: $71,188 - $87,887 (based on experience and qualifications).

  • A 401K is offered, with a 5% employer contribution matched if employee contributes 

  • Unlimited paid time off, mandatory four weeks off; paid parental leave; federally observed holidays 

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, including dental and vision, with 50% coverage for dependents. 

Work schedule

  • A full-time work week is a minimum of 32 hours over four days

  • Illinois residence is required. Relocation fees are not provided by CAF 

  • Hybrid schedule: minimum one day in the office per month (West Loop, Chicago)

Essential Job Functions:

Helpline Support (about 75%) 

  • Serve specific roles as required by service demands, including but not limited to working to manage and triage incoming external and internal communications, and delegating work to other Support Coordinators

  • Make independent strategic decisions to ensure those needing our services get the care they deserve in a sometimes difficult and faced-paced environment where immediacy is required

  • Complete grantee intake, working alongside CAF callers to determine and provide critical and immediate financial, logistical, travel, and emotional support 

  • Provide individualized case management to identify financial and logistical needs to access care; collaborate with CAF staff, case managers, and/or those needing our support, often in communication and partnership with clinics, other abortion funds, and allied organizations

  • Utilize critical thinking and strategic questioning skills to assess and appropriately respond to grantees and support requests 

  • Provide direct support to case managers, interns, and/or staff 

  • Collaborate with and represent CAF to other abortion funds, clinics, and reproductive justice, rights, and health organizations with integrity and care 

  • Create and modify helpline program resources as needed to support staff and case managers; confidently and effectively support those needing our services 

  • Demonstrate accountability and responsibility in work that is completed and tasks that are assigned in a timely manner 

  • Support recruitment and training of volunteer case managers 

Administration (about 20%) 

  • Enter and update data in grantee database in an organized and timely manner 

  • Manage administration for case management including regular documentation, tracking case closure rate, and reporting grantee feedback

  • Monitor program budget, track expenditures/transactions, and support related financial administration for case management 

  • Ensure implementation of CAF policies and practices, including but not limited to data protection and confidentiality 

  • Perform duties required of all staff to support smooth internal operations 

Other (about 5%)

  • Works pro-actively and in good faith to support and strengthen the overall stability and effectiveness of the organization

  • Co-create and maintain a culture that fosters deep collaboration, trust, and coordination across functional organizational areas

  • Maintains a collaborative, positive, professional and friendly approach to working with supervisor, other staff, grantees, and external stakeholders

  • Actively participate in required convenings, summits, retreats, and staff meetings, and participate in required staff communications 

  • Participate in reproductive justice movement-building initiatives such as coalition meetings, rallies, lobby days, and community partner events as appropriate 

  • Update professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities approved by CAF, maintaining networks, and participating in professional organizations as relevant to your role 

  • Support related programmatic activities as needed 

  • May be involved in other cross-department work including but not limited to supporting development, finance, and communications 

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Experience

  • 2+ years of continuous work experience in case management, customer service, social services, or call center related work 

  • Commitment to reproductive justice and abortion access for all people 

  • Knowledge of intersectionality and the impact that privilege and oppression can have on people’s ability to access abortion 

  • Working knowledge of the abortion access crisis we are currently navigating 

  • Experience in assisting people with receiving services with compassion, kindness, and empathy 

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; strong critical thinking skills 

  • Previous experience with project management or task management software 

  • Experience managing confidential information 

  • Experience maintaining accurate records 

  • Previous experience, or the ability to quickly learn, gathering and analyzing statistical data and generating reports 

  • Demonstrate broad experience with Google docs and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point) 

  • Self-motivated, resourceful, adaptive, responsive, and able to make strategic decisions in a sometimes difficult and faced-paced environment where immediacy is required 

  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; experience working in collaboration with multiple organizations 

  • Ability to work equally well independently and as part of a collaborative team 

  • Comfortable asking for support or help when needed 

  • Open to giving and receiving feedback and committed to practicing this regularly

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s just fine. We strongly encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Work Environment 

The physical demands are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job:

  • Standard office equipment use required (computers, scanners)

  • Frequent sitting and virtual communications (email, video conferencing)

  • Some off-site work may be required; accessibility will be prioritized.

  • Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

  • Must be able to conduct business in English; however, fluency in languages other than English is a plus. Spanish pay differential available for qualified candidates

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

How to Apply

  • Please send a cover letter and resume to Bamboo

  • Position to begin as soon as possible.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality

CAF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor and is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of the team. CAF actively seeks to build and maintain a diverse staff regarding race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation. As an organization working in solidarity with the reproductive justice movement, CAF is committed to fostering the leadership and elevating the voices of women, young people, people of color, Native people, immigrant and refugees, low-income people, LGBQ+, and transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, people who have had abortions, people with disabilities, young parents, people who were formerly imprisoned, people who have received funding for abortions, and people living in the many intersections of these experiences. 

If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email danielle@chicagoabortionfund.org or call 847-774-0456 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.