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Lead California's Disability Advocacy Network into the Future

Closing / removal date: Rolling basis – priority deadline June 23, 2025

The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and values-driven Executive Director to lead a statewide movement grounded in the Independent Living philosophy—where people with disabilities define and lead the change they seek.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) is a membership-based organization which operates within an Independent Living (IL) framework. The IL philosophy places a sharp focus on self-determination, and the concept that people with disabilities are the best and most knowledgeable experts regarding their own needs.

Independent Living Centers (ILCs), as well as other disability-centered organizations, form a coalition that relies on CFILC to serve as the statewide network's advocacy body.

Under the direction of the Chair of CFILC, the Executive Director implements the policies of the board, and communicates the vision, mission and goals of CFILC to ILC staff, legislators and public policy makers as well as other organizations. The Director promotes full participation of ILCs and other disability organizations in the activities of CFILC; ensures effective flow of communication between all members, coalitions and community partners, etc.; monitor budgets; leads CFILC management team; is responsible for organizational fund development; and facilitates the achievement of CFILC's annual strategic planning goals.