Remote Director of Fundraising Communications & Enablement

American Red Cross; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

American Red Cross seeks a Director of Fundraising Communications & Enablement to lead strategic fundraising messaging and materials. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA, guiding communications that bolster donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.

You will collaborate across departments, mentor a team, and partner with senior executives to ensure consistent messaging aligned with organizational priorities and growth goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing communications teams.
• Strong storytelling and content development skills.
• Background in fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
• Ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Excellent written, verbal, and strategic communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).

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 marketing teams to develop fundraising campaigns.
• Manage large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Create and oversee content: talking points, messages, press releases, social posts, newsletters, FAQs, product sheets.
• Lead external communications and public relations activities.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with communications standards and reputation management.

Job description

American Red Cross seeks a Director of Fundraising Communications & Enablement to lead strategic fundraising messaging and materials. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA, guiding communications that bolster donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.

You will collaborate across departments, mentor a team, and partner with senior executives to ensure consistent messaging aligned with organizational priorities and growth goals.