Director, Fundraising Communications and Enablement

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 - Other communication 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 American Red Cross communications standards, reputation management practices, and issues management protocols.

Requirements

• Education : Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Management Experience: 5 years of management experience.
• Travel : Travel may be required.
• Skills And Abilities
• 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.

Preferred

• Experience leading and developing communications teams
• Strong storytelling and content development skills
• Background supporting fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal, and strategic communication skills
• Experience with media relations, reputation management, and digital content strategy

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 16 days a year; based on the type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and Recognition