The Board of Directors of ZeroV seeks a collaborative and visionary leader with significant experience leading systems-level change to guide the coalition’s next chapter in the effort to end intimate partner violence. The incoming CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors—composed of community members and representatives from Kentucky’s 15 regional intimate partner violence programs—and
lead a talented and long-tenured staff of 25. After a long history of stable executive leadership and significant growth and legislative success, the next leader will build on this significant momentum to further elevate the organization’s profile, expand its impact, and maintain support for the programs across the state providing direct service to end intimate partner violence.

This is a pivotal moment for ZeroV and for the broader movement to end intimate partner violence. Like many organizations that rely on public support, ZeroV faces significant financial uncertainty due to shifts in state and federal funding. The organization has successfully maintained and expanded this support despite challenges, but it does remain vulnerable. The next CEO will be charged with navigating this uncertainty and identifying pathways for diversifying funding for organizational sustainability. The next CEO at ZeroV will be an engaging leader, who excels at building relationships and inspiring others to join them in their commitment to abolish the social conditions and systems that spark, enable, and amplify intimate partner violence. They will be a passionate advocate and educator, with a commitment to ethical, data-driven storytelling to demonstrate the urgency and impact of the work of ZeroV and its member programs. The CEO will benefit from a national network of leaders of similar coalitions and cultivate relationships with stakeholders including program directors, elected officials, government agencies, and community partners.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in coalition or movement leadership, a strategic approach to nonprofit management, and a deep commitment to survivor-centered values. They will also bring extensive experience working with boards of directors and understand the nuances and complexity of working with a majority-member board to steward the financial and operational health of the organization. 

Leading a talented and passionate team, the CEO at ZeroV will lead by example and promote a culture of accountability and ongoing professional development across the organization. They will take a collaborative approach to leadership, with an emphasis on shared purpose, transparency, and care.