THE WOMEN'S NETWORK
Wichita, Kansas
POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Full-Time | Exempt
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
WORK LOCATION: On-site in Wichita, Kansas. Not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Relocation required for candidates outside the area.
SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, plus evening and weekend commitments for donor events, board meetings and community engagements. Local travel required.
LEAD THE WOMEN'S NETWORK'S RENEWAL AND NEXT CHAPTER
The Women's Network (TWN) is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead the organization through a deliberate season of renewal — stabilizing operations, rebuilding the leadership team and positioning TWN for a strong, sustainable future.
This is a role for a leader who is energized by complexity and finds meaning in building, not just running. The incoming Executive Director will inherit an organization with a clear mission, committed board, established programs and meaningful community relationships — and will be asked to bring the operational discipline, fundraising leadership and team-building ability to carry the organization into its next chapter.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the organization's chief executive, leading strategy, operations, fundraising, finance, governance and community partnerships.
We are not looking for a program director in an ED title. We are looking for someone who can run a nonprofit enterprise: someone who leads with strategy, builds with relationships and executes with discipline. The Board of Directors is an active, engaged partner in this rebuilding work — and is committed to sharing responsibility for the organization's turnaround.
ABOUT THE WOMEN'S NETWORK
The Women's Network empowers women to move from instability to economic independence through trauma-informed workforce development, career coaching and employer partnerships.
Sponsored by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, The Women's Network is rooted in the Catholic tradition of human dignity, compassion, justice and service. We welcome women of all backgrounds while honoring the values that guide our mission.
TWN's three core programs serve women at different stages of their path to economic mobility:
- Dress for Success Wichita — professional suiting and career resources
- Thursday Thrive — a professional development series for women
- Workforce Transformation Employment — a 14-week paid training experience
FIRST YEAR PRIORITIES
- Complete a structured transition from contracted leadership; build strong relationships with the Board, staff and community partners
- Assess organizational capacity and launch a phased staffing plan, beginning with the Program Director hire
- Lead the fall 2026 program cohort and maintain strong program delivery while assuming executiveresponsibilities
- Strengthen fundraising, major donor relationships and long-term financial sustainability
- Continue building operational systems, documentation and organizational infrastructure
- Partner with the Board to refine priorities and shape the organization's next strategic direction
- Strengthen technology, data management and internal reporting systems
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization across five primary areas.
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Lead strategic planning, organizational growth and long-term sustainability
- Foster a healthy, mission-driven culture and lead organizational change
- Ensure organizational decisions remain aligned with mission, strategy and long-term sustainability
- Lead the implementation and improvement of organizational policies, systems and operating procedures
FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
- Lead fundraising efforts, including major donors, foundations and corporate partnerships
- Cultivate relationships with community leaders and funding partners
- Serve as the organization's primary ambassador
- Build a sustainable culture of philanthropy that supports long-term growth
OPERATIONS AND GOVERNANCE
- Ensure strong financial stewardship, operational excellence, compliance and organizational risk management
- Partner with the Board of Directors to advance strategic priorities and governance
- Provide regular reporting on organizational, financial and fundraising performance
- Partner with the Board to build a stronger and more diversified operating revenue base
- Strengthen technology, data management, documentation and internal reporting systems
STAFF AND PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
- Recruit, develop and support a high-performing team
- Provide executive oversight while empowering staff to lead day-to-day program operations
- Implement a phased staffing and capacity-building plan aligned with organizational priorities
COMMUNICATIONS AND IMPACT
- Oversee organizational branding, communications and storytelling
- Communicate the organization's impact clearly and consistently to donors, partners and the public
- Serve as a consistent, credible public voice for TWN across community and media channels
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-7 years of significant senior leadership experience in nonprofit, business, philanthropy or management
- Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation or partnership development
- Experience leading organizational operations and managing budgets
- Strong financial and business acumen
- Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution during a rebuilding period
- Strong understanding of nonprofit governance and the staff-board partnership
- Experience using data, financial information and organizational goals to guide decisions
Experience in workforce development, human services, economic mobility, community development, philanthropy or systems change is preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience leading organizational operations.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a leader who is energized by the work of building — building organizations, developing teams, strengthening community partnerships and creating the operational foundation that allows mission-driven programs to thrive. The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Strategic and operational leadership with a track record of organizational improvement
- Fundraising and relationship-building experience, with the ability to grow philanthropic support
- Financial and organizational discipline, including comfort managing budgets and building systems
- The ability to lead change, develop teams and build organizational culture
- Sound judgment, integrity and collaborative leadership — including with an engaged, active board
- A passion for helping women achieve lasting economic independence
- Comfort with data, reporting and using organizational information to drive decisions
MISSION ALIGNMENT
The Women's Network is sponsored by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ and is inspired by the Gospel call to foster human dignity, justice, compassion and hope. We seek a leader who respects and supports this mission while serving women with dignity, compassion and integrity. Candidates of all faith backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary ($90,000 – $120,000, commensurate with experience)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and reference verification prior to the start date.
TO APPLY
Submit the following (materials may be uploaded with application or directly sent to [email protected]):
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three professional references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Women's Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. The Women's Network provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations for the role?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulation?
- Are you able to work fully onsite?
Experience:
- senior leadership: nonprofit, business, philanthropy, mgmt: 5 years (Required)
- fundraising, donor cultivation, or partnership development: 1 year (Required)
- financial analysis and budget management: 1 year (Required)
- leading organizational operations: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wichita, KS 67202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
