Summary Report for:
11-2033.00 - Fundraising Managers

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

Sample of reported job titles: Account Supervisor, Annual Giving Director, Development Director

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Tasks

Assign, supervise, and review the activities of fundraising staff.
Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.
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.
Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.
Formulate policies and procedures related to fundraising programs.
Manage fundraising budgets.
Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.
Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet web pages.

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Technology Skills

Accounting software — Fund accounting software
Business intelligence and data analysis software — MicroStrategy
Customer relationship management CRM software — Blackbaud eTapestry; Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge; Oracle Siebel Server Sync; Salesforce software (see all 5 examples)
Data base management system software — Teradata Database
Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software ; FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access ; Yardi
Data mining software — Google Analytics
Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Distiller; Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign ; Microsoft Publisher; QuarkXPress (see all 5 examples)
Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Electronic mail software — Google Gmail; IBM Notes ; Novell GroupWise
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics ; Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud ; Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator ; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop (see all 6 examples)
Human resources software — Human resource management software HRMS
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Office suite software — Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Google Drive ; Microsoft Office
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software — Microsoft Project ; Microsoft SharePoint ; Slack; zkipster
Sales and marketing software — Google AdWords ; Instagram PeopleMap; Marketo Marketing Automation
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Video creation and editing software — Apple Final Cut Pro; Apple iDVD; Apple iMovie; YouTube (see all 5 examples)
Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player; Facebook ; Social media sites (see all 5 examples)
Web platform development software — Drupal ; Hypertext markup language HTML
Word processing software — Google Docs ; Microsoft Word

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Tools Used

Desktop computers
Notebook computers — Laptop computers
Personal computers
Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
Scanners — Computer scanners
Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems

Detailed Work Activities

Develop organizational policies or programs.
Develop business or market strategies.
Develop financial or business plans.
Develop library or archival databases.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Develop organizational goals or objectives.
Develop promotional materials.
Direct financial operations.
Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
Distribute instructional or library materials.
Edit documents.
Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
Evaluate employee performance.
Evaluate program effectiveness.
Examine financial records.
Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
Manage organizational or project budgets.
Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
Organize special events.
Prepare proposal documents.
Present information to the public.
Supervise employees.

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Credentials

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wage data for Public Relations and Fundraising Managers.
Employment data for Public Relations and Fundraising Managers.
Industry data for Public Relations and Fundraising Managers.

Median wages (2019)	$55.86 hourly, $116,180 annual
State wages
Local wages	ZIP Code:

Employment (2019)	88,000 employees
Projected growth (2019-2029)	Much faster than average (8% or higher)
Projected job openings (2019-2029)	7,600
State trends

Top industries (2019)	Educational Services Other Services (Except Public Administration)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2019-2029 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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