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  1. Occupations
  2. Fundraising Managers

Fundraising Managers

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

SOC: 11-2033.00

Common Job Titles

  • Account Supervisor
  • Annual Giving Director
  • Development Director

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Fundraising Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

36,920

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $73,700. 25th percentile: U.S. $92,880. 50th percentile: U.S. $123,480. 75th percentile: U.S. $166,420. 90th percentile: U.S. $216,660. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$73,700
10% of workers earn the following or more$216,660
Workers on average earn$137,290

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

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Drupal
  • Facebook
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Docs
  • HubSpot software
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • Marketo Marketing Automation
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Salesforce software
  • Slack
  • Teradata Database
  • Yardi software

Technology Skills

  • Adobe Distiller
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe PageMaker
  • Airtable
  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Apple iDVD
  • Apple iMovie
  • Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Computer scanners
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Photocopying equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Fundraisers 13-1131.00
  • Public Relations Managers 11-2032.00
  • Public Relations Specialists 27-3031.00
  • Advertising and Promotions Managers 11-2011.00
  • Social and Community Service Managers 11-9151.00

Moderately Similar

  • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 13-1121.00
  • Marketing Managers 11-2021.00
  • Sales Managers 11-2022.00
  • Treasurers and Controllers 11-3031.01
  • Financial Managers 11-3031.00

Related

  • Chief Executives 11-1011.00
  • Investment Fund Managers 11-3031.03
  • Management Analysts 13-1111.00
  • Chief Sustainability Officers 11-1011.03
  • General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00
  • Budget Analysts 13-2031.00
  • Personal Financial Advisors 13-2052.00
  • Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161.00
  • Information Technology Project Managers 15-1299.09
  • Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 43-6011.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Doctoral DegreeDoctor of Philosophy in Global LeadershipIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Strategic CommunicationIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeMarketing (BSBA)Issuer: University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • Bachelor's DegreeMarketing, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • CertificateCertificate in Organizational LeadershipIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • CertificateUndergraduate Certificate in Social Media MarketingIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Marketing EducationIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeCommunication - Digital JournalismIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeMarketingIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeMarketingIssuer: Alabama A&M University