Director of Leadership Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Plan, lead, and execute the core programs and services of the Leadership Roundtable both in-person and virtually.

• Create presentations and accompanying materials.

• Guide clients through the processes of priority identification, goal setting, and both short- and long-term implementation planning.

• Collaborate with clients to execute plans and evaluate outcomes.

• Provide leadership, management, and soft-skills training to adult learners through facilitated exercises, role play, group discussions, and case studies.

• Gather, analyze, and synthesize client data to identify themes, conclusions, and actionable steps.

• Assist clients in comprehending data and reports.

• Facilitate prayer and other spiritual practices for groups.

• Foster trusted relationships with Church leaders across the United States.

• Establish relationships and promote support services among dioceses, religious institutes, Catholic charities, foundations, seminaries, and national Catholic organizations.

• Renew and broaden existing engagements while pursuing follow-on opportunities.

• Conduct exploratory and assessment discussions with potential clients.

• Diagnose client needs and define suitable engagements.

• Collaborate with the Executive Partner to draft proposals, including scope, pricing, and terms.

• Represent the Leadership Roundtable at conferences and professional associations.

• Participate in and contribute to Leadership Roundtable gatherings, including the annual Summit and special events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive senior leadership experience — approximately fifteen years of progressively responsible leadership — either within Catholic institutions or in mission-driven organizations, foundations, or professional services.

• Proven fluency in the structure, culture, teachings, and governance of the Catholic Church.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing.

• Demonstrated capacity to build trust and relationships with senior leaders across both clergy and lay, ecclesial and corporate settings, and across ideological divides.

• Strong judgment, discretion, and diplomacy, with experience managing sensitive matters and confidential information.

• Established ability to direct complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives through others, including large gatherings.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading abilities.

• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time, including multi-day trips.

• Authentic commitment to the mission and values of the Leadership Roundtable.

• A master's degree in a related field is preferred.

• Previous experience in a diocese, Catholic nonprofit, Catholic university, foundation, apostolate, bishops' conference, or national Catholic organization is preferred.

• Existing relationships within Catholic dioceses, ministries, or philanthropic networks are preferred.

• Experience in planning conferences, retreats, bishop briefings, advisory councils, or high-level gatherings is preferred.

• Experience in fundraising, sponsorship, or donor relations is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive non-profit salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Option to participate in a pre-tax retirement plan (401k or ROTH) with up to 5% of employee deferral contributions eligible for matching.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits are provided.

• Generous holiday package including 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 20-21 holiday days per calendar year, including the period from Christmas to New Year's and the week of the 4th of July.