Remote Fundraising Communications Director

American Red Cross; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Fundraising Communications & Enablement Director to lead the organization’s fundraising messaging and materials. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA and requires strategic leadership across departments to drive donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.

You will oversee communications plans, manage a team of professionals, collaborate with senior leaders and external partners, and develop donor-focused campaigns consistent with

Qualifications

• Experience leading communications teams and campaigns.
• Strong storytelling and content development skills.
• Background supporting fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
• Ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven success managing multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop comprehensive fundraising communications plans.
• Manage and mentor a team of communications professionals.
• Partner with senior executives to ensure consistent messaging.
• Develop donor-focused strategies and resources for fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with national and regional teams on campaigns.
• Oversee external communications and media relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Storytelling

Content development

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Public relations

Stakeholder management

Training and presentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a Fundraising Communications & Enablement Director to lead the organization’s fundraising messaging and materials. This fully remote role can be located anywhere in the USA and requires strategic leadership across departments to drive donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.

You will oversee communications plans, manage a team of professionals, collaborate with senior leaders and external partners, and develop donor-focused campaigns consistent with