Remote Director, Fundraising Communications & Enablement

American Red Cross; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a Director of Fundraising Communications and Enablement. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA.

You will lead planning, messaging, and materials to advance fundraising goals and donor engagement, while supervising a team of communications professionals and partnering with senior leaders to ensure consistent brand messaging. Responsibilities include developing donor-focused strategies, collaborating with marketing teams, and overseeing external

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, presentation, and training skills with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop project plans, budgets, and strategic approaches that support organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and develop creative solutions.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of or exposure to fundraising communications, marketing, brand partnerships, or mission-driven campaigns preferred.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively while managing complex projects and multiple competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to manage deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Comfortable working across departments and functions to support the development and execution of innovative initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and execution

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; Newsletter content; FAQs; Product information sheets; Other communication materials.
• Serve as the lead for external communications and public relations activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with American Red Cross communications standards, reputation management practices, and issues management protocols.
• Develop and manage content for: RedCross.org, The Exchange, Red Cross social media platforms.
• Support organizational visibility and fundraising success through strategic communications and engagement efforts.

Skills

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Project planning

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Decision making

Continuous improvement

MS Office

Team collaboration

Fundraising

Marketing

Brand partnerships

Strategic thinking

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking a Director of Fundraising Communications and Enablement. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA.

You will lead planning, messaging, and materials to advance fundraising goals and donor engagement, while supervising a team of communications professionals and partnering with senior leaders to ensure consistent brand messaging. Responsibilities include developing donor-focused strategies, collaborating with marketing teams, and overseeing external