Catalyst (nonprofit organization)

Catalyst Inc. is a global nonprofit founded by feminist writer and advocate Felice Schwartz in 1962. Schwartz also served as Catalyst's president for 31 years.

Catalyst's stated mission is to "accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion." Recent topics of focus include: board diversity; gender, race and ethnicity; inclusive cultures; LGBTQ; men and equality; the gender pay gap; sexual harassment; and unconscious bias. Catalyst also offers consulting services to supporter organizations seeking to improve workplace culture, diversity and inclusion, initiative outcomes and representation of women in their organizations.

In addition to research activities, Catalyst has launched targeted initiatives to increase the number of women in leadership positions. These initiatives include Catalyst CEO Champions For Change, Catalyst Women on Board, Enlist Men's Support For Gender Equality, Men Advocating Real Change/MARC. Catalyst also presents Catalyst Awards and Catalyst Canada Honours to celebrate individuals and organizations that are positive role models for change.