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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
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Assign, supervise, and review the activities of fundraising staff.
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Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
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Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
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Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
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Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
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Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
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Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
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Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new fundraising opportunities.
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Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
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Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.
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Formulate policies and procedures related to fundraising programs.
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Manage fundraising budgets.
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Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
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Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.
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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
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Accounting software — Fund accounting software
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Business intelligence and data analysis software — MicroStrategy
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Cloud-based data access and sharing software — Google Drive; Microsoft SharePoint
; Slack
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Customer relationship management CRM software — Blackbaud eTapestry; Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
; Oracle Eloqua; Salesforce software
; 1 more
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Data base management system software — Teradata Database
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Data base user interface and query software — Airtable; FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access
; Yardi software
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Data mining software — Google Analytics
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Desktop publishing software — Adobe Distiller; Adobe InDesign
; Microsoft Publisher; QuarkXPress
; 1 more
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Document management software — Adobe Acrobat
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Electronic mail software — Google Gmail; IBM Notes; MicroFocus GroupWise; Microsoft Outlook
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics
; Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
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Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Creative Cloud software
; Adobe Illustrator
; Adobe Photoshop
; SmugMug Flickr
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Human resources software — Human resource management software HRMS
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Internet browser software — Web browser software
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Office suite software — Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office software
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Presentation software — Mentimeter; Microsoft PowerPoint
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Project management software — Microsoft Project
; zkipster
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Sales and marketing software — Google Ads; HubSpot software
; Marketo Marketing Automation
; MightyScout
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Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
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Video creation and editing software — Adobe After Effects
; Flipgrid; WeVideo; YouTube
; 3 more
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Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Dreamweaver; Facebook
; LinkedIn; Social media sites
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Web platform development software — Drupal
; Hypertext markup language HTML
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Word processing software — Google Docs
; Microsoft Word
Hot Technologies are requirements most frequently included across all employer job postings.
In Demand skills are frequently included in employer job postings for this occupation.
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Detailed Work Activities
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Develop organizational policies or programs.
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Develop business or market strategies.
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Develop financial or business plans.
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Develop library or archival databases.
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Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
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Develop organizational goals or objectives.
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Develop promotional materials.
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Direct financial operations.
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Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
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Distribute instructional or library materials.
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Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
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Evaluate employee performance.
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Evaluate program effectiveness.
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Examine financial records.
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Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
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Manage organizational or project budgets.
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Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
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Prepare proposal documents.
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Present information to the public.
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Job Zone
- Title
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Related Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Job Zone Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- SVP Range
- (7.0 to < 8.0)
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Training & Credentials
- State training
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- Local training
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- Certifications
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Apprenticeship Opportunities
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Interests
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Enterprising — Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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Wages & Employment Trends
- Median wages (2023)
- $57.31 hourly, $119,200 annual
- State wages
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- Local wages
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- Employment (2023)
- 38,200 employees
- Projected growth (2023-2033)
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Faster than average (6% to 8%)
- Projected job openings (2023-2033)
- 2,900
- State trends
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- Top industries (2023)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data
external site and 2023-2033 employment projections
external site.
“Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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Job Openings on the Web
- State job openings
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- Local job openings
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