Remote Director, Fundraising Communications & Enablement

American Red Cross; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Fundraising Communications & Enablement Director. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA, focusing on strategic fundraising communications, messaging, and donor engagement across regional and national levels.

You will lead a team, partner with senior executives, develop campaigns with storytelling, manage complex projects, and ensure messaging aligns with growth objectives while upholding ARC standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising communications teams.
• Proven ability to translate organizational priorities into campaigns.
• Strong storytelling and content development skills.
• Experience with media relations and digital content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop comprehensive fundraising communications plans.
• Mentor and manage a team of communications professionals.
• Partner with senior executives to ensure consistent messaging.
• Create donor-focused strategies and resources.
• Oversee external communications and public relations.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with communications standards.

Skills

Strategic communication

Donor engagement

Presentation skills

Storytelling

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Public relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a Fundraising Communications & Enablement Director. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA, focusing on strategic fundraising communications, messaging, and donor engagement across regional and national levels.

You will lead a team, partner with senior executives, develop campaigns with storytelling, manage complex projects, and ensure messaging aligns with growth objectives while upholding ARC standards.