Remote Director, Fundraising Communications & Enablement

American Red Cross; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

American Red Cross seeks a Fundraising Communications and Enablement Director to lead and optimize donor-focused communications across the organization. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA, supporting regional and national fundraising initiatives.

You will oversee messaging, case development, and engagement strategies, collaborating across departments and with external partners. Strong leadership, storytelling, and project management are essential to drive fundraising

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing communications teams.
• Strong storytelling and content development skills.
• Background supporting fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and strategic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop comprehensive communications plans for fundraising initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a team of communications professionals.
• Partner with senior executives to ensure consistent messaging across initiatives.
• Utilize storytelling strategies to support fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with national and regional marketing teams to develop campaigns.
• Manage large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Create and oversee communications content (talking points, key messages, press releases, social content, newsletters, FAQs, product sheets).
• Serve as the lead for external communications and public relations activities.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with communications standards and reputation management.

Skills

Leadership

Communications strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Storytelling

Job description

American Red Cross seeks a Fundraising Communications and Enablement Director to lead and optimize donor-focused communications across the organization. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA, supporting regional and national fundraising initiatives.

You will oversee messaging, case development, and engagement strategies, collaborating across departments and with external partners. Strong leadership, storytelling, and project management are essential to drive fundraising