Executive Director

Executive Director

• DOVE, Inc.
• July 08, 2024
• Quincy, MA

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Executive Director DOVE, Inc.

About DOVE, Inc.

DOVE (Domestic Violence Ended), Inc. was founded in 1978 and has since grown from one crisis hotline to a comprehensive multi-service organization. DOVE is a premier domestic violence organization in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. DOVE provides a range of services for individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence, including the following:

• 24-hour hotline
• emergency housing
• safety assessment and planning
• supportive education
• counseling
• support groups
• legal assistance
• assistance accessing governmental benefits
• community-based services
• community outreach and education
• children’s services

Since 1978, DOVE has sheltered nearly 5,000 families, answered more than 45,000 calls through our 24-hour hotline, and served over 3,000 clients through our community-based services.

At DOVE, we believe that all people have the right to live free from the fear of abuse. At its core, DOVE’s work is about fostering healthier and safer relationships for all. DOVE recognizes that oppression and systemic inequity are root causes of problems we strive to address with and on behalf of our survivors. We acknowledge that it is impossible for us to fulfill our mission without creating an equitable and inclusive environment for our staff, partners, and the people we serve. For more information, please visit our website at

Mission

Hope, healing, safety, social change. Working together to end domestic and partner violence.

Vision

A community unified in peace, justice, and equity, for the safety and well-being of every individual.

Values

Anti-oppression. Being bold and taking risks. Connection. Culture of learning and growth. Empowerment. Integrity.

Statement of Welcome and Affirmation

DOVE welcomes refugee and immigrant survivors both documented and undocumented; people with disabilities; people who are hearing impaired; BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color); LGB, Queer, Trans, and Non-Binary individuals; people of all religion and faith beliefs; and individuals whose first language is not English. DOVE welcomes people of all identities, including those not named.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic and impactful organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and supporting survivors. The Executive Director will have the chance to shape the future of DOVE, driving innovation and expanding the organization’s reach and influence. This role offers the opportunity to work with a passionate team, committed community partners, and a supportive Board of Directors, all working together to create meaningful change.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, DOVE’s Executive Director leads a team of 23 full-time employees, 5 of whom are direct reports, as well as a number of part-time employees.

Contact

Maureen Alphonse-Charles and Sarah Avendaño of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role, please fill out our . All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a part of Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients.

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