Remote Director of Fundraising Communications

American Red Cross; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead strategic fundraising communications, develop donor-centric narratives, and guide cross-functional teams to advance fundraising goals and donor engagement. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and project management, and a track record in mission-driven campaigns.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, presentation, and training skills.
• 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.
• Experience with fundraising communications, marketing, brand partnerships, or mission-driven campaigns preferred.

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 communications standards and reputation management practices.
• Develop and manage content for RedCross.org, The Exchange, Red Cross social platforms.
• Support visibility and fundraising success through strategic communications and engagement efforts.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Team leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

You will lead strategic fundraising communications, develop donor-centric narratives, and guide cross-functional teams to advance fundraising goals and donor engagement. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and project management, and a track record in mission-driven campaigns.