Leadership Roundtable

Organizational Overview Leadership Roundtable is a responsive and innovative partner to Catholic leaders in the areas of management and leadership development. We provide custom support to implement comprehensive managerial best practices, while also supporting the development of current and future leaders. We do this so that the Church and Catholic entities can more effectively serve and amplify their mission. Leadership Roundtable is a mission of hope to the Catholic Church, boldly envisioning that our Church can heal and strengthen by building a leadership culture that is co-responsible, transparent, and accountable. Position Overview The Director of Special Projects is a dynamic, utility-player role designed to support Leadership Roundtable's most critical organizational priorities. The Director of Special Projects will have a dual reporting line to both the Senior Director and the Executive Partner. As such, s/he will serve as the central operational liaison for executive leadership — helping to coordinate key workstreams, facilitate communication and follow-through, and ensure the affairs of the executive team run smoothly.  In addition to this coordinating role, the Director of Special Projects takes ownership of key functions spanning convenings and events, development support, and special organizational initiatives as they arise. The ideal candidate exhibits strong problem-solving abilities, and will possess excellent communication skills to ensure the seamless execution of special projects that advance Leadership Roundtable’s strategic objectives and long-term vision. This is a director-level position suited for a highly organized and adaptable nonprofit professional who thrives in fast-moving, cross-functional roles and is equally comfortable driving strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute.  This position is full-time and remote, with travel required for events and convenings. Key Responsibilities Executive Support, Board Management, and Strategic Operations - Serve as a trusted operational assistant to executive leadership, supporting priority projects and ensuring follow-through on key organizational commitments and opportunities - Collaborate with senior leadership to anticipate the needs of executive leadership,  proactively managing their time, information, and action items related to strategic initiatives - Help coordinate the work of the leadership team, facilitating communication and follow-through across functions - Support executive leadership in preparing for board meetings, which may include coordinating logistics, compiling briefing materials and board packets, helping to draft talking points, and managing follow-up communications on their behalf - Draft correspondence, reports, presentations, and other materials on behalf of executive leadership Convenings & Events Management - Lead end-to-end logistical planning and execution of Leadership Roundtable's events, including annual convenings and various fundraising events - Manage logistics, timelines, vendor relationships, and budgets for events in collaboration with other key directors and team members - Contribute to post-event synthesis, reporting, and follow-up communications As-Needed Development & Fundraising Support  - Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events - Support the Managing Partner and development team in donor cultivation activities, including preparing briefing materials, talking points, and follow-up correspondence - Contribute to grant reporting, donor communications, and other development projects as needed - Help identify and track donor engagement opportunities in coordination with leadership Special Projects & Initiatives - Lead or support special organizational projects which may span program, communications, partnerships, or operations