Remote Director, Fundraising Communications & Enablement

American Red Cross; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a dynamic Fundraising Communications & Enablement Director for a fully remote role positioned anywhere in the USA. You will lead the fundraising communications hub, shaping messaging, case development, and donor-focused strategies to meet regional and national goals.

You will oversee teams, collaborate with executives, and drive creative solutions to engage donors and strengthen the organization’s mission. Strong project leadership and storytelling are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, presentation, and training skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop project plans, budgets, and strategic approaches.
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills.

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 information sheets.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Fundraising communications

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking a dynamic Fundraising Communications & Enablement Director for a fully remote role positioned anywhere in the USA. You will lead the fundraising communications hub, shaping messaging, case development, and donor-focused strategies to meet regional and national goals.

You will oversee teams, collaborate with executives, and drive creative solutions to engage donors and strengthen the organization’s mission. Strong project leadership and storytelling are essential.