Fundraising Managers

What the work involves

• 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.

What to study

The fields of study the Department of Education links to this occupation, most widely taught first.

• Business Administration, Management and OperationsSee 1,587 colleges that teach it
• Communication and Media StudiesSee 1,139 colleges that teach it
• MarketingSee 864 colleges that teach it
• Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationSee 470 colleges that teach it

Who it suits

O*NET scores every occupation on six interest dimensions. This one leans hardest on these three.

• Leading and persuading

• Organised and precise

• Helping and teaching

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