Director, Fundraising Communications and Enablement

Apex, NC (Remote)

$126K/yr – $138K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Owns leadership of programs and cross-functional initiatives, driving strategy, planning, and stakeholder alignment across teams.

  • Leads project plans, budgets, and delivery timelines.
  • Partners with executives and across functions to execute mission-driven campaigns.

Job Description

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.
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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
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American Red Cross

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The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA
33K employees (503 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
69% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$126K/yr – $138K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,795 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$43.3M
Last Raise
$5K
Grant, 10 months ago

Funding History

  • May 2025
    Grant
  • Apr 2025
    Grant • $5K
  • Apr 2025
    Grant • $15K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$498.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.5%
Direct
44.1%
Referral
11.3%
Social
0.7%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~33.4K

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Director, Fundraising Communications and Enablement

American Red Cross · Apex, NC · Remote