Remote Director of Fundraising Communications & Enablement

American Red Cross; Las Cruces (NM); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a professional, innovative Fundraising Communications and Enablement Director. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA.

You will lead strategic fundraising communications, align messaging with growth objectives, and drive donor engagement across regions and nationally. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive plans, mentoring a team, partnering with executives, and creating donor-focused narratives.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, presentation, and training skills with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
• 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 and develop creative solutions.

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

Skills

Leadership

Storytelling

Project management

Communication

Public relations

Content development

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a professional, innovative Fundraising Communications and Enablement Director. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA.

You will lead strategic fundraising communications, align messaging with growth objectives, and drive donor engagement across regions and nationally. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive plans, mentoring a team, partnering with executives, and creating donor-focused narratives.