The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the overall financial management of the organization and implementing strategies that continue to improve the financial health of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. The CFO reports to and works with the Chief Executive Officer, is a member of the Executive Team, and communicates regularly with the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. The CFO will be serving as a key figure in grant management for the organization. This individual will need to be flexible, efficient, and excel at communication.
Read the full Chief Financial Officer job description here.
If you are an exceptional leader with the qualifications, attributes, drive and determination required to be extraordinary, we are very interested in speaking with you.
Please submit your interest in confidence to:
Karen Nichols
Sr. Consultant, Executive Search
Ratliff & Taylor, Inc.
knichols@rtcpi.com
412-638-0880 cell
Stacy Urbanic
Sr. Consultant, Executive Search
Ratliff & Taylor, Inc.
surbanic@rtcpi.com
440-829-6185 cell
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Innovative, passionate and fun professionals are encouraged to apply now to be a part of our growing team.
The start of the New Year is a time for looking towards the future with a sense of promise for what’s to come, but it also offers the opportunity to reflect on our past.
As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Dr. King’s life and work serve as a continuing reminder of the power we all have to help affect change in our communities, not just on this day of remembrance, but every day of the year.
Martin Luther King’s enduring legacy of fighting for the dignity and rights of every human being is at the heart of our mission at CRCC.
Specifically, I see our organization’s pursuit of social change reflected in the words of Dr. King’s 1963 “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” in which he wrote:
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
This belief that when one person is denied justice, we all are denied justice is what CRCC’s advocacy work is predicated on.
Sadly, many survivors of sexual assault still don’t get the support they need today. This is especially true in our Black communities.
According to a 2018 report published by The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community:
The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and so many others have only served to sow more distrust causing survivors even more trepidation and hesitation to come forward to report instances of abuse.
Just as Dr. King changed the world by speaking up for the suppressed and subjugated among us, CRCC is working tirelessly to end the silence surrounding sexual violence so that we may help erase its stigma.
By coming together to take a stand against injustice, we can all help ensure tomorrow is a brighter day for survivors of sexual assault in our communities.
Be Well,
Sondra Miller
President & CEO
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) has been awarded over $3.4M in grant funding to expand services and programming to those experiencing human trafficking.
“Young people, people of color and those who identify as LGTBQ are especially vulnerable to being trafficked in our community.” said Cleveland Rape Crisis Center President & CEO Sondra Miller. “This funding will allow Cleveland Rape Crisis Center to broaden its service menu and delivery footprint, making it easier for survivors to access comprehensive services.”
Ohio currently ranks sixth in the nation for human trafficking, with minors accounting for 27% of reported cases, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.*
“Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has provided support to survivors of sex trafficking for nearly half a century. We are humbled by our funders’ continued trust in our work and excited to expand and innovate our services even more” added Miller.
Specific projects include:
Funding was supplied from the following sources: U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Victims of Crime & Office of Violence Against Women; State of Ohio; Ohio Children’s Trust Fund and Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services.
About Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
The mission of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promote healing and prevention, and advocate for social change. In 2020, the Center provided counseling, advocacy and crisis intervention services to more than 10,000 rape and sexual abuse survivors and reached thousands more through its prevention, education and training programs in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center operates a Human Trafficking Drop-In Center providing expert, trauma-informed crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling services for survivors of human trafficking.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Issues Response to Cleveland Police Detective Dereliction of Duty
Ignored DNA match in rape case
Today, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) issued the following statement in response to a Cleveland police detective facing two misdemeanor charges that accuse him of lying to prosecutors during a 2019 rape investigation and failing to re-open the case after receiving information that DNA matched a suspect.
“Yesterday, charges were filed against a Cleveland police detective for misconduct in a 2019 rape case.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is enraged to learn about this case. We are concerned for the survivor at the center of this case and recognize that this news impacts many other survivors of sexual assault. We are here for you and prepared to support you.
Unfortunately, this mishandled case is not an isolated incident. Historical misconduct in the Special Victims Unit of the Cleveland Division of Police has been well documented. For far too long, too many rape and sexual abuse survivors in Cleveland have been left to investigate their own cases or accept that justice is not accessible to them. This is inexcusable.
For more than a decade, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has been advocating for change within the unit and broader system. The time for incremental improvement is over. Survivors expect more from our police department and criminal justice system.
We would like to thank the investigators and prosecutors who worked to bring charges in this matter and the officers, prosecutors, advocates and medical professionals who work hard every day to support rape survivors. We know you are disgusted by this behavior and tired of this pattern too.
We look forward to working with new City leadership to enact the sweeping reforms that our community and rape survivors deserve. With a spirit of urgency and a fierce commitment to advocate for survivors, we are ready to partner and seek solutions with you. We can and must do better.
If you or someone you love or know is impacted by this news or has questions about a case, please call or text our rape crisis and support hotline at (216) 619-6192 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is standing by to believe and support you.”
We’re here for you, 24/7. Text or call (216) 619-6192 or chat online today.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) has named Melissa Winfield as Chief People & Culture Officer. Ms. Winfield will lead diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and develop the strategy and execution of attracting, retaining, engaging, motivating and developing talent.
Melissa comes to CRCC with a wealth of nonprofit leadership experience having served for the last decade as Chief Executive Officer at Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority. Prior to that, she served in a Human Resources role for the housing authority and as Assistant Vice President at Beech Brook, a children’s behavioral health agency with nearly 500 employees. One of her proudest accomplishments was leading an “Employer of Choice” initiative.
“As we build momentum for CRCC to have an even greater impact on survivors and our community, a key ingredient is developing our team of dedicated, expert employees to perform at their best. Another ingredient is nurturing our trauma-informed organizational culture so that employees of diverse backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included”, said Sondra Miller, President & CEO, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. “We are proud that Melissa will bring her extensive executive and human resource experience to her new role at the Center building even more momentum toward strategic growth and operational excellence.”
During her decade with the housing authority, Melissa was credited with transforming the way the agency interacts with tenants, employees and community stakeholders and regaining the agency’s reputation as a trusted community partner.
Among the many recognitions Ms. Winfield has received for her work, she was the recipient of the 2015 Woman of Achievement award. Honored as a “Woman Rising” – this award recognizes women who have helped others accomplish their goals against great odds or have done so themselves.
Ms. Winfield holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Administration and Management from Cleveland State University.
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About Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
The mission of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promote healing and prevention, and advocate for social change. In 2020, the Center provided counseling, advocacy and crisis intervention services to 10,000 rape and sexual abuse survivors and reached thousands more through its prevention, education and training programs in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties. For more information, visit clevelandrapecrisis.org or call 216-619-6194. The Center’s 24-hour Crisis & Support Hotline is 216-619-6192 (call/text) or clevelandrapecrisis.org/chat.
Dear Friend:
This is urgent. Will you use your voice in support of survivors today?
Over the past few years, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has experienced significant funding cuts. Tomorrow morning, the Senate Finance Committee will meet to determine their recommendations for the state budget for the next two years.
We’re calling on residents of Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga Counties to contact Finance Committee members Senator Dolan and Senator Cirino, today. You can use the sample message and contact information below to urge them to include Cleveland Rape Crisis Center in their recommendations. This funding would support targeted services for youth at risk of human trafficking.
Your voice can make a difference.
Thank you for taking action and supporting survivors!
Sondra Miller
President & CEO
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
For residents of Cuyahoga County:
Senator Matt Dolan
Dolan@ohiosenate.gov (cc: Sarah.Totedo@ohiosenate.gov)
(614) 466-8056
For residents of Lake and Geauga County:
Senator Jerry Cirino
Cirino@ohiosenate.gov (cc: Jacob.Dowling@ohiosenate.gov)
(614) 644-7718
Dear Senator [insert your lawmaker],
My name is [your name]. I am a constituent writing you from [your city] to urge you to financially support the work of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center operates the 24/7 Human Trafficking hotline in Northeast Ohio and is a lead service provider. Over the past four years, the Center has answered 767 hotline calls and provided crisis intervention, counseling, and justice system advocacy to 1,248 people.
The Center’s new Drop-In Facility fills a gap in services for survivors of Human Trafficking. Specifically, the agency has a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Youth Services (DYS) to provide targeted services for youth coming out of detention. These youth are among the most at-risk population for trafficking in the state. This site will provide the following intensive onsite services:
There is currently no funding tied to this MOU. Please support an amendment to Sub. House Bill 110 to provide $300,000 each fiscal year for these services through the DYS budget.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center provides direct services to more than 10,000 survivors in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga, and Lake Counties each year. Another 55,000 individuals are engaged through outreach, prevention, and training activities.
The Center received a 71% cut in VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding over the past few years, totaling more than $3 million in lost revenue. Your support today will make sure that our communities most vulnerable citizens will have access to the services they so desperately need.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Insert your name]
If you or a loved one have experienced rape or sexual abuse, no matter how long ago, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is here for you during COVID-19.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s counseling, advocacy, and case management services are available remotely via telehealth and teleservices, as well as in person.
In-person counseling, advocacy and case management services are available by appointment at our Clark-Fulton Office, Mentor Office, Shaker Square Office, Ashtabula Office, and Human Trafficking Drop-In Center.
Counseling, advocacy and case management are available by telehealth and teleservices, accessible by smart phone, computer or phone. Learn more about accessing services remotely.
At Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, our first priority is the health and safety of our clients. We are taking every possible precaution to keep you safe when you visit Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, including:
Clients, guests and visitors are expected to maintain physical distancing of at least six feet. Please practice good hygiene, including thorough hand-washing and avoiding touching your face. Please eliminate direct contact with others and avoid touching surfaces touched by others, to the extent feasible.
We want to make sure you can access the support you need – whether it’s in person, via telehealth, a phone call, or text. Support and healing are just a text or phone call away.
Make an appointment today for telehealth, remote, or in-person services. Call (216) 619-6192 or (440) 423-2020 24/7, or request an appointment online.
Si usted o un ser querido ha sufrido una violación o abuso sexual, sin importar hace cuánto ocurrió, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center está aquí para ayudarle durante la COVID-19.
Los servicios de psicoterapia, asistencia a las víctimas y gestión de casos de Cleveland Rape Crisis Center están disponibles de manera remota por medio de la telemedicina y los teleservicios, como así también en persona.
Los servicios de psicoterapia, asistencia a las víctimas y gestión de casos en persona están disponibles previa cita en la oficina de Clark-Fulton, en la oficina de Mentor, la oficina de Shaker Square, y Centro de Asistencia para Víctimas de la Trata de Personas.
Los servicios de psicoterapia, asistencia a las víctimas y gestión de casos se encuentran disponibles por medio de la telemedicina y los teleservicios a los cuales se puede acceder por teléfono móvil inteligente, computadora o teléfono fijo.
En Cleveland Rape Crisis Center nuestra máxima prioridad es la salud y la seguridad de nuestros clientes. Estamos tomando todas las precauciones posibles para preservar su seguridad cuando visite Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, entre las que se incluyen:
Los clientes y visitantes deben mantener el distanciamiento físico de por lo menos seis pies (2 metros). Por favor, mantenga buenos hábitos de higiene que incluyan lavarse las manos correctamente y evitar tocarse la cara. No entre en contacto directo con otros y evite tocar superficies que otras personas hayan tocado, en la medida posible.
Queremos garantizarle el acceso a la asistencia que necesite, ya sea en persona, a través de la telemedicina, por llamado telefónico o mensaje de texto. Puede obtener asistencia y sanación con solo una llamada telefónica o mensaje de texto.
Programe una cita hoy mismo para recibir servicios de telemedicina, remotos o en persona. Llame al (216) 619-6194, número interno 145 y deje un mensaje, póngase en contacto con la línea de asistencia (en inglés – (216) 619-6192), o solicite una cita en línea.
Expands with Official Opening of NEW Drop-In Center to Serve Survivors of Human Trafficking
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center marks this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with activities, films, discussions and the official opening of the new Human Trafficking Drop-in Center. The entire month of April will be dedicated to supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse by engaging the community across Northeast Ohio to raise awareness on this issue.
“For many survivors, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is a safe place for them to share their story,” said Sondra Miller, President and CEO of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. “It’s critically important for us to be there for survivors, whenever and wherever they need us. That’s why we’re continuously evolving the types of services we offer survivors. The opening of the drop-in center allows us to innovate the way we typically provide our services and give survivors of human trafficking a safe place with a wide-range of ways to support them.”
The new drop-in center offers a central location for survivors of human trafficking (both sex and labor) to access care and support. It will offer crisis support, advocacy, counseling, case management, job readiness, education opportunities, financial classes and many other supportive services to ensure long-term stability.
What can you do to support SAAM?
About Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
The mission of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promote healing and prevention, and advocate for social change. In 2020, the Center provided counseling, advocacy and crisis intervention services to 10,000 rape and sexual abuse survivors and reached thousands more through its prevention, education and training programs in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties. For more information, visit clevelandrapecrisis.org or call 216-619-6194. The Center’s 24-hour Crisis & Support Hotline is 216-619-6192 (call/text) or clevelandrapecrisis.org/chat.
