August 18, 2021 (St. Louis, MO) –– Good Shepherd Children & Family Services has hired Walker Hill, III as their new Chief Development Officer.

“Leading development efforts for an agency like Good Shepherd allows me to combine my professional experience with my personal beliefs,” said Hill. “I’m honored to be a part of a team that’s making an impact on the lives of babies, children, parents, and families throughout our region.”

Hill began his professional career in operations with a youth golf organization before pivoting to nonprofit development work. At Good Shepherd, he is responsible for raising funds through major gifts, annual giving, corporate/foundation support, planned giving, and special events. He also oversees marketing and communications initiatives.

Good Shepherd has been serving the St. Louis region since 1831 and is a part of the Catholic Charities Federation in St. Louis. Their mission, to connect children with families and keep families connected, is achieved through adoption services, pregnancy and parenting support, a maternity shelter, and foster care services.

“Walker will help us take our fundraising to a new level so we can expand the number of children and families we serve,” said Kathy Fowler, Executive Director of Good Shepherd.

In 2020, Good Shepherd served 982 children and families throughout the St. Louis region, many with an annual household income of less than $10,000. They have offices in St. Louis and Farmington, MO.

Good Shepherd Children & Family Services is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization licensed by the Missouri Department of Social Services, Children’s Division and accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

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