Director, Fundraising Communications – Enablement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and formulate comprehensive communication strategies for fundraising efforts.

• Guide, mentor, and nurture a team of communication specialists.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure uniform and effective messaging.

• Employ storytelling techniques to bolster and promote fundraising activities.

• Work alongside national and regional marketing teams on fundraising communication campaigns.

• Oversee intricate, large-scale projects with various stakeholders and conflicting priorities.

• Create and manage talking points, key messages, press releases, social media updates, newsletter content, FAQs, product information sheets, and other communication materials.

• Direct external communication and public relations initiatives.

• Establish and sustain relationships with both internal and external partners.

• Ensure adherence to communication standards, reputation management practices, and issues management protocols.

• Develop and curate content for RedCross.org, The Exchange, and Red Cross social media channels.

• Enhance organizational visibility and support fundraising success through strategic communication and engagement efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• At least 7 years of relevant experience or a suitable combination of education and related experience is necessary.

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience.

• Exceptional oral, presentation, and training abilities.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Capability to create project plans, budgets, and strategic methodologies.

• Proven analytical and decision-making capabilities.

• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

• Ability to think strategically and creatively while navigating complex projects and competing priorities.

• Remarkable attention to detail and the ability to manage deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Capacity to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Adaptable and solutions-focused with a proactive approach to problem-solving and execution.

• Management experience is not interchangeable.

• Familiarity with or exposure to fundraising communications, marketing, brand partnerships, or mission-driven campaigns is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.

• PTO: Starting at 16 days per year; contingent on job type and tenure.

• 11 paid holidays consisting of six core holidays and five floating holidays.

• 401K with up to a 6% match.

• Paid Family Leave.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability and Insurance.

• Service Awards and Recognition.

• Mentorship opportunities that support growth along a meaningful career path.

• Travel may be necessary.