Director of Development & Communications

Jul 1

Episcopal Diocese of New York
New York, NY

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

Description

The Director of Development & Communications will be the entrepreneurial force behind that work: a senior leader, reporting directly to the Bishop, charged with building new capacity for fund development and sharpening the Diocese’s public voice at a moment when both are urgently needed. This is not a caretaker role. The Director will design and launch new revenue infrastructure where none currently exists, build a donor base from the ground up, and give the Diocese a communications presence equal to the scale of its mission. The work spans the strategic and the operational — from architecture to execution — and will shape how the Diocese sustains its ministries, supports its congregations, and is known in New York and beyond.

Responsibilities

Lead a step change in parish-level fundraising capacity: design and deploy new tools, templates, and frameworks — in partnership with outside consultants — that give clergy and congregations the technical assistance they need to build sustainable revenue beyond pledge and plate.
Launch and scale a small-dollar online giving program rooted in public witness and values-driven causes, building a broad new donor base for the Diocese where one does not yet robustly exist.
Treat the online donor pipeline as a growth engine for major gifts: identify donors surfaced through digital giving who have capacity for deeper investment, and move them toward sustained, mission-focused partnership being mindful of donor-parish relationships.
Cultivate and steward major donor relationships in direct support of the Diocese’s mission-focused initiatives, building a culture of generosity around bold, visible priorities. all 190 congregations and diocesan communities, and by building segmented communications strategies tailored distinctly to clergy, lay leaders, and congregants.
Establish the Diocese as a clear moral voice in New York and across the wider Episcopal Church — expanding external reach through a deliberate social media strategy and targeted, proactive outreach to traditional media.
Tell the Diocese’s story with craft and conviction: communicate mission priorities, values, and impact through compelling narrative and relationship-centered outreach that moves people to act.
Oversee and coordinate with external communications and public relations vendors, ensuring every external touchpoint reflects the Diocese’s voice with consistency and integrity.
Build relationships with civic and community leaders, in partnership with diocesan leadership, that extend the Diocese’s visibility and public influence.
Lead community engagement initiatives that forge real connective strength between local congregations and external partners across the city and state.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Ten or more years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit leadership, with a demonstrated record of building new programs rather than simply maintaining existing ones.
CFRE certification (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) is a plus.
Experience working with diverse communities to build partnerships and foster collaboration.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$120,000–$150,000 plus

How to Apply for this Job

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Jobs@DioceseNY.org. Include “Director of Development & Communications” in the subject line.

About the Organization

The Diocese of New York is entering a season of renewal — expanding what is possible for our 190 communities, deepening our public voice, and investing boldly in the ministries that will define the next chapter of this Diocese. Imagining a new financial model is a Mission Priority.

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