Description

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

Interests

Enterprising
Conventional
Social

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Work Values

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Work Styles

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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.

Work Activities

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Detailed Work Activities

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Technology Skills

Video creation and editing software
Desktop publishing software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Electronic mail software
Graphics or photo imaging software

Abilities

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Skills

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Knowledge

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Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Fundraising Managers:

Certificate name

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

Certifying Organization

Certified Fund Raising Executive International

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Fund Raising Executive

Certifying Organization

Association of Fundraising Professionals

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive

Certifying Organization

Association of Fundraising Professionals

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

Certifying Organization

Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

Type

Advanced

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)	Certified Fund Raising Executive International	Advanced
Certified Fund Raising Executive	Association of Fundraising Professionals	Advanced
Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive	Association of Fundraising Professionals	Advanced
Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy	Association for Healthcare Philanthropy	Advanced

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$83,941
Median (50%)	$115,007
High (90%)	$150,333

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$97,418
Mid Level	$117,912
Senior Level	$133,543
Expert Level	$170,621

Employability

There are currently 38,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 40,500 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 6%

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Median Annual Income

$131,441

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Median Annual Income

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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$153,140

Projected Job Growth

+17 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Median Annual Income

$75,201

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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EnterprisingSocialConventional

Public Relations Specialists

Median Annual Income

$77,626

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Marketing Managers

Median Annual Income

$155,087

Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Median Annual Income

$78,287

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Median Annual Income

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Median Annual Income

$131,179

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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EnterprisingConventional

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