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Fundraisers

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

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Median pay

$66,490
Median annual pay for Fundraisers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

4.3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

10,200
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

134,400
Estimated U.S. employment for Fundraisers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+5,800
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical education needed to enter Fundraisers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Speaking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Writing
  5. 5Critical Thinking
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Sales and Marketing
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Communications and Media
  6. 6Economics and Accounting

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Speech Clarity
  3. 3Oral Comprehension
  4. 4Speech Recognition
  5. 5Written Comprehension
  6. 6Written Expression

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Social
  3. 3Conventional
  4. 4Artistic
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Social Orientation
  2. 2Achievement Orientation
  3. 3Optimism
  4. 4Dependability
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Cooperation

Work activities

  1. 1Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  2. 2Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  3. 3Getting Information
  4. 4Developing Objectives and Strategies
  5. 5Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  6. 6Thinking Creatively

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Telephone Conversations
  4. 4Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Representative tasks

  • Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
  • Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
  • Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
  • Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
  • Create or update donor databases.
  • Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
  • Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
  • Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.

Software and tools

Microsoft Excel · in demandSalesforce software · in demandMicrosoft Word · in demandMicrosoft PowerPoint · in demandMicrosoft Outlook · in demandMicrosoft Office software · in demandBlackbaud The Raiser's Edge · in demandStructured query language SQL · hot technologyFacebook · hot technologyTwitterTessitura Network Tessitura SoftwareSofterWare DonorPerfect

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