How do they match: Fundraising Managers

  • Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new fundraising opportunities.
  • Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
  • Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
  • Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
  • Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.

  • Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
  • Develop financial or business plans.
  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.