Remote Director of Fundraising Communications & Enablement

American Red Cross; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote location in USA

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a strategic Director of Fundraising Communications and Enablement to lead messaging and materials that advance major philanthropic initiatives across regional and national levels.

You will oversee storytelling, develop comprehensive plans, and mentor a team to drive donor engagement while collaborating with executives and marketing to ensure consistent messaging, strong campaigns, and measurable fundraising outcomes.

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.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of or exposure to 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, and other 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 skills

Presentation skills

Training skills

Team leadership

Project management

Budget planning

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a strategic Director of Fundraising Communications and Enablement to lead messaging and materials that advance major philanthropic initiatives across regional and national levels.

You will oversee storytelling, develop comprehensive plans, and mentor a team to drive donor engagement while collaborating with executives and marketing to ensure consistent messaging, strong campaigns, and measurable fundraising outcomes.