Catalyst, Inc.

The Global Brand and Strategic Communications Department creates and executes strategies to increase Catalyst’s visibility globally by developing and strengthening its brand, products, and services. The Department is responsible for editing, designing, and producing all products, publications, and collateral materials, and for building public education and awareness of Catalyst’s work through media relations, marketing opportunities, and social media campaigns as well as initiatives like the Catalyst CEO Champions For Change.

The Research team conducts applied research to promote gender, racial and ethnic inclusion in workplaces around the world. This research culminates in published studies that include findings from interviews, focus groups, and surveys, as well as company best practices and recommendations for companies and firms creating equitable and inclusive workplaces for women and men. Catalyst conducts research globally and has produced reports specific to the United States, Canada, Europe, India, Australia, Japan, and Mexico.

The Global Events department is responsible for Catalyst’s largest annual fundraiser – the Catalyst Awards Conference and Dinner. This annual event raises over 25% of overall revenue and engages over 2,000 people including some of the most powerful global CEO’s and companies. The department is responsible for all other global convening events and roundtables to share learning, celebrate success, and inspire change. The department delivers over 24 webinars annually reaching over 4,500 participants globally to share knowledge and solutions among our Catalyst Supporter community.

Consulting Services is the department charged with fostering impact through a variety of services, benefits and activities. It drives engagement and impact through: Consulting Services, Vital Signs, and leadership of the CEO Summit franchise. It supports Catalyst’s relationships with donors through involvement with Relationship Managers. The team also contributes to Catalyst’s knowledge development by scaling insights from Consulting work into publications, tools, communications and events.

The global LPP team is responsible for the development and delivery of fee-for-service workshops and other programming designed to accelerate progress for women in the workplace through individual awareness building, shifting mindsets and behaviors, and commitment to action plans. Two foundational programs include MARC (Men Advocating Real Change) which engages men in championing women in the workplace and LWI (Leading With Inclusion) which helps individuals learn how to overcome bias and become more inclusive leaders. Through in-person and virtual workshops, LPP solutions reach thousands of individuals globally.

The information Center responds to public queries on the topic of advancing women and building inclusive workplaces, and it creates knowledge products that increase understanding on topics related to diversity and inclusion. The Information Center provides efficient, valuable information to Catalyst donors, the media and those who formulate public policy.

Finance and Administration maintains operational, administrative, and financial responsibility for Catalyst.

Development enlists corporate, individual, governmental, and foundation contributions for general support and special research projects. The department manages relationships with sponsors headquartered in the United States, Canada, Europe, India, Australia and Japan.