Fundraising Managers

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

Bright Outlook

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Common Job Titles

Key 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.

Technology Skills

Video creation and editing software

Adobe After Effects
Flipgrid
WeVideo
YouTube

Desktop publishing software

Adobe Distiller
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Publisher
QuarkXPress

Customer relationship management CRM software

Blackbaud eTapestry
Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Oracle Eloqua
Salesforce software

Electronic mail software

Google Gmail
IBM Notes
MicroFocus GroupWise
Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Creative Cloud software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
SmugMug Flickr

Sales and marketing software

Google Ads
HubSpot software
Marketo Marketing Automation
MightyScout

Data base user interface and query software

Airtable
FileMaker Pro
Microsoft Access
Yardi software

Web page creation and editing software

Adobe Dreamweaver
Facebook
LinkedIn
Social media sites

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

Google Drive
Microsoft SharePoint
Slack

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Microsoft Dynamics
Oracle PeopleSoft Financials

Office suite software

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Microsoft Office software

Word processing software

Google Docs
Microsoft Word

Presentation software

Mentimeter
Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software

Microsoft Project
zkipster

Web platform development software

Drupal
Hypertext markup language HTML

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Fund accounting software

Document management software

Adobe Acrobat

Data base management system software

Teradata Database

Business intelligence and data analysis software

MicroStrategy

Human resources software

Human resource management software HRMS

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Data mining software

Google Analytics

Tools and Equipment

Photocopiers

Photocopying equipment

Scanners

Computer scanners

Notebook computers

Laptop computers

Special purpose telephones

Multi-line telephone systems

Desktop computers

Personal computers

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.

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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)