About the role
About Ladder Down
Ladder Down™ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps professional women advance into and within leadership positions in the legal and insurance industries. Our national programs combine leadership development, personal branding, effective communication, and mentoring — providing a ladder down to women rising in their fields, so that together, we rise.
We run two national flagship programs: a six-month virtual intensive for Insurance & Risk Management professionals and a year-long monthly program for Women Lawyers. Regional chapters operate in Cleveland and Seattle.
Our graduates report promotions to partnership, new clients, successful salary negotiations, board seats, and a lasting referral network of women helping women. Ladder Down is led by a hands-on working board of 6–8 members, and we are now ready for dedicated executive leadership to help us grow.
The Role
Ladder Down is seeking a Fractional Executive Director to serve as our key operational leader for a one-year engagement. You will partner with our working board to execute our strategic plan — growing sponsor revenue, expanding program enrollment, and building the systems a growing national nonprofit needs.
This is a part-time, remote role for an experienced nonprofit, association, or business leader who wants meaningful, mission-driven work on a flexible schedule.
Engagement details
Title - Fractional Executive Director
Status - Independent contractor (1099); part-time
Term - One-year commitment, with potential renewal
Compensation - $35,000 as 1099 contractor for the one-year engagement with the option to renew
Location - Remote (U.S.); occasional travel to industry events possible
Works with - Board Chair and Board of Directors
Schedule - Flexible; some availability needed for evening or virtual board meetings, program sessions, and events
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