Remote Fundraising Communications & Enablement Director

American Red Cross; Orange (CT); Remote; USD 126,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401K with match

Paid time off starting at 16 days

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a Fundraising Communications and Enablement Director. This remote role oversees messaging, case development, and fundraising concepts aligned with growth objectives, collaborating across departments and with external partners to advance donor engagement and mission impact.

You will lead strategic communications initiatives, manage a team, and partner with executives to deliver donor-focused strategies and resources that drive fundraising success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Travel may be required.
• Strong storytelling and content development skills.
• Experience with media relations, reputation management, and digital content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop communications plans for fundraising initiatives.
• Manage and mentor a team of communications professionals.
• Partner with senior executives to ensure consistent messaging across initiatives.
• Utilize storytelling strategies to support fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with national and regional marketing teams to develop campaigns.
• Manage complex, large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Training skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Project planning

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Problem solving

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking a Fundraising Communications and Enablement Director. This remote role oversees messaging, case development, and fundraising concepts aligned with growth objectives, collaborating across departments and with external partners to advance donor engagement and mission impact.

You will lead strategic communications initiatives, manage a team, and partner with executives to deliver donor-focused strategies and resources that drive fundraising success.