Growth & Donor Relations Director

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Job summary

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd seeks a Director of Communications and Development to oversee all parish communications and fundraising initiatives. This full-time role drives storytelling, brand consistency, and engagement across digital and print channels, aligning ministries with donor growth and spiritual pathways.

Located on two campuses in Austin, the parish values collaborative leadership with staff and ministry partners to strengthen outreach, stewardship, and endowment efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in communications and development prioritized.
• Knowledge of the Episcopal Church preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external and internal communications across channels to tell parish stories with consistent branding.
• Lead fundraising and stewardship efforts, including annual giving and capital campaigns.
• Collaborate with Rector and leadership to share program information and parish life stories regionally.
• Manage parish website, social media, and publications with staff and ministry partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Job description

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd seeks a Director of Communications and Development to oversee all parish communications and fundraising initiatives. This full-time role drives storytelling, brand consistency, and engagement across digital and print channels, aligning ministries with donor growth and spiritual pathways.

Located on two campuses in Austin, the parish values collaborative leadership with staff and ministry partners to strengthen outreach, stewardship, and endowment efforts