Fundraisers

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

SOC: 13-1131.00

Common Job Titles

Contract Grant WriterDevelopment OfficerFundraising ConsultantPhilanthropy Officer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Fundraisers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

105,930

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$43,200
10% of workers earn the following or more$106,960
Workers on average earn$73,130

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.6/5
  • English Language4.3/5
  • Sales and Marketing3.9/5
  • Administration and Management3.7/5
  • Communications and Media3.4/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

FacebookMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSalesforce softwareStructured query language SQL

Technology Skills

Adobe PageMakerAudienceView TicketingBlackbaud Luminate CRMBlackbaud The Raiser's EdgeBlackbaud eTapestryConstant ContactCorel CorelDraw Graphics SuiteDatabase software

Tools & Equipment

Computer laser printersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesPassenger carsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentTablet computers