Director, Fundraising Communications & Enablement

American Red Cross; Lewiston (ID); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a Fundraising Communications & Enablement Director. This fully remote role leads messaging, case development, and fundraising concepts aligned with priorities and growth objectives.

You will oversee communications and engagement initiatives across national and regional levels, partnering with senior executives to drive donor-focused strategies. You will manage a team, coordinate with marketing, ensure compliance with standards, and deliver content for RedCross.org

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop comprehensive communications plans for fundraising initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of communications professionals.
• Partner with senior executives to ensure consistent and effective messaging across initiatives.
• Utilize storytelling strategies to support and enhance fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with national and regional marketing teams to develop and execute fundraising communications campaigns.
• Manage complex, large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Create and oversee communications content, including talking points, key messages, press releases, social media posts, newsletters, FAQs, product sheets, and other materials.
• Serve as the lead for external communications and public relations activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with American Red Cross communications standards and issues management protocols.
• Develop and manage content for RedCross.org, The Exchange, and Red Cross social platforms.
• Support organizational visibility and fundraising success through strategic communications and engagement efforts.

Skills

Executive communication

Storytelling

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Public relations

Content development

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking a Fundraising Communications & Enablement Director. This fully remote role leads messaging, case development, and fundraising concepts aligned with priorities and growth objectives.

You will oversee communications and engagement initiatives across national and regional levels, partnering with senior executives to drive donor-focused strategies. You will manage a team, coordinate with marketing, ensure compliance with standards, and deliver content for RedCross.org