Remote Director of Fundraising Communications

American Red Cross; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will oversee development of campaigns, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive innovative, donor-focused resources to advance fundraising goals and organizational impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising communications teams.
• Strong storytelling and content development skills.
• Background supporting fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop comprehensive fundraising communications plans.
• 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 on campaigns.
• Manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Create communications content including talking points, key messages, press releases, social posts, newsletters, FAQs, product sheets.

Skills

Project management

Strategic communication

Team leadership

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

You will oversee development of campaigns, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive innovative, donor-focused resources to advance fundraising goals and organizational impact.