VP Of Faith and Community Engagement

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The Vice President of Faith & Community Engagement is a senior leadership role responsible for building and fostering relationships throughout The

Episcopal Church and with communities, organizations, and leaders from various

denominations and traditions. By fostering an expansive and diverse community of values

aligned partners, the Vice President and Faith Relations team will increase engagement with

Episcopal Relief & Development and sustainably grow its financial base, thereby deepening its

worldwide impact.

Reporting directly to the Chief External Relations Officer, the Vice President of Faith &

Community Engagement is a constituent member of the External Relations senior leadership

team alongside the Vice President for Marketing and Communications and the Vice President

for Advancement.

Beyond External Relations, the Vice President works closely with the President & CEO and

serves as a key cross-departmental representative for faith-based efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

Fundraising and Partnerships:

• Lead strategy for faith-related fundraising, including annual giving development plans for

congregations, major church gifts, church-wide campaigns, and faith-based foundation

proposals.

• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors.

• Track and analyze faith-based giving data in the CRM, utilizing it for strategic decision

making.

• Identify opportunities for collaboration with faith-based organizations and networks to

support fundraising efforts and initiatives.

• Build and maintain relationships with donor churches and potential institutional funders

within The Episcopal Church and beyond.

• Collaborate with the Advancement team in developing strategies to secure financial

support for the organization’s mission.

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to connect “the person in the

pew” with Episcopal Relief & Development, increasing engagement that leads to

financial support.

Research & Insights:

• Stay informed on trends, challenges, and opportunities within faith-based communities,

the religious sector, and The Episcopal Church specifically.

• Research religious practices, beliefs, and issues to strengthen the organization’s faith

engagement efforts.

• Provide strategic insights on how varied religious communities can support the

organization’s goals.

Program Development & Execution:

• Lead the strategy for developing a comprehensive volunteer (“change agents”) program

at Episcopal Relief & Development.

• Oversee faith engagement programs, events, and initiatives that align with the

organization’s mission and priorities.

• Oversee the development of content, resources, and educational materials for faith

communities to engage with the organization.

Communication & Outreach:

• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization in faith-based contexts, promoting its

mission and values.

• Develop effective communication strategies to reach faith communities, ensuring that

messaging is tailored and impactful.

• Write speeches, presentations, and other materials for various engagements.

• Oversee communications to keep faith partners informed and engaged.

• Identify and assist in securing strategic speaking and preaching engagements for the

President & CEO.

• Serve as a liaison between The Episcopal Church’s leadership, including but not limited

to bishops, and the organization.

• Build and strengthen relationships with bishops and their staff, particularly those in key

dioceses.

• In partnership with the Faith & Community Engagement team and Marketing and

Communications, ensure an effective strategy and implementation for The Episcopal

Church’s General Convention and other key conferences.

Operations

• Develop/manage the team budget.

• Effectively select and deploy vendors for strategic projects.

• Ensure that all faith-related entities organization-wide are integrated into the CRM,

managed, updated as needed, reported on, and utilized for decision.

• In partnership with the Chief External Relations Officer and other Vice Presidents in

External Relations, effectively develop annual plans, targets and KPIs, and individual

team member goals.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Motivate, manage and mentor a four-person team.

• Engagement and oversight of vendors, consultants and internal working groups as

required

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience required.

• An Advanced degree in theology, religious studies, or a related field is preferred, but will

be weighed against practical experience in the same areas.

• Professional credentials in the area of fundraising or marketing are a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive community engagement,

marketing and fundraising experience.

• A minimum of six (6) years of direct supervisory experience.

• Proven experience in leadership, relationship-building, and strategic planning.

• Proven experience in and appreciation for fundraising in the faith sector.

• Experience with volunteer development, and/or marketing and public relations.

• Experience in interfaith and ecumenical entities is a plus.

RELATED SKILLS:

• A deep understanding of diverse religious traditions and faith-based organizations, most

principally with The Episcopal Church.

• Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to engage with sensitivity and respect with leaders and communities from

different backgrounds and belief systems.

• A track record of working with faith-based networks, nonprofits, or similar organizations.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead initiatives with multiple

stakeholders.

• Management experience with teams.

• A growth mindset and entrepreneurial energy.

• Strong personal commitment to the mission and vision of Episcopal Relief &

Development.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule, including evenings and

weekends.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; estimated time 30% domestically;

one trip per year estimated international travel.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Annual salary range of $190,000-$195,000 Per year

Competitive, comprehensive benefits package offered

How To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to careers@episcopalrelief.org with the subject

line “VP, Faith and Community Engagement “ For more information, visit our website at

www.episcopalrelief.org. The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential

functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and/or qualifications.

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an

all-inclusive list of responsibilities and/or qualifications. Position descriptions are reviewed and

revised to meet the changing needs of Episcopal Relief & Development at the sole discretion of

management.

Episcopal Relief & Development is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be

an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All employment practices will be administered without

regard to an individual’s actual or perceived protected characteristic(s) - race, color, religion,

gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age,

veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Episcopal Relief & Development offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

You may request accommodation at any time.

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functions and duties of the position.