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About Catalyst , Inc.
Catalyst is a global organization with headquarters in New York and cohorts in Canada and Europe. Our agile workforce thrives on collaboration and delivers meaningful results from all over the world.
Our mission inspires us every day: to make workplaces work for women. Because when workplaces work for women, they work for everyone. Guided by our core values — Responsibility, Collaboration, Authenticity, and Innovation — we create a culture where innovation thrives and meaningful change happens.
Title: Director of Development
Reports To: Chief of Staff
Location: Remote
Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 USD (Placement within this range is dependent upon experience and geographical location)
SUMMARY
The Director of Development is a strategic and results-driven fundraising leader responsible for designing and executing Catalyst ’s major gifts strategy to drive sustainable revenue growth. This role identifies and develops funding opportunities, cultivates and secures major and transformational gifts, and builds a diversified pipeline of corporate, foundation, and individual donors.
As a highly visible ambassador for Catalyst , the Director leverages influence, relationship-building, and strategic partnership development to engage senior business leaders, funders, and key stakeholders. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Director works closely with executive leadership to align fundraising priorities with organizational goals, translate strategic initiatives into compelling investment opportunities, and expand Catalyst ’s network of supporters and champions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Major Gifts Strategy & Revenue Generation
Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of high-value donors and funding partners, including corporations, foundations, and individual philanthropists
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major and transformational gifts, with a focus on securing contributions of $100,000+.
Develop and execute donor engagement and stewardship strategies to strengthen relationships and increase funding.
Identify and pursue new funding opportunities while overseeing external fundraising consultants and partners to support revenue growth.
Strategic Account Management
Lead the development and execution of engagement plans for key accounts, ensuring coordinated, high-quality interactions across the organization.
Partner with internal stakeholders to align donor interests with Catalyst ’s programs, research, and thought leadership initiatives.
Track and report on portfolio performance, pipeline health, and revenue projections.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate withGlobal Revenue and Supporter Success teamand program leaders to design compelling funding opportunities.
Work closely withcommunicationsand marketingteams to develop proposals, presentations, and donor-facing materials.
Support leadership in positioning Catalyst ’s value proposition to senior executives and funders.
Foundation Relations & Grants
Manage foundation relationships, including outreach, proposal development, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain strong stewardship practices.