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Careers / Fundraisers |
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Summary Description |
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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. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Annual Giving Officer |
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Campaign Fundraiser |
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Capital Campaign Fundraiser |
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Chief Fundraising Officer |
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Community Fundraiser |
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Development Associate |
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Development Director |
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Development Officer |
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Direct Response Consultant |
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Director of Capital Giving |
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Director of Development |
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Director of Fundraising |
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Director of Institutional Giving |
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Donor Relations Officer |
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Donor Specialist |
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Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations |
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Executive Director of Development, Gift Planning |
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Fundraiser |
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Fundraising Consultant |
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Fundraising Coordinator |
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Fundraising Officer |
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Fundraising Sale Representative |
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Fundraising Specialist |
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Major Donor Coordinator |
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Major Gifts Officer |
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Nonprofit Fundraiser |
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Planned Giving Officer |
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Principal Gifts Officer |
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Special Events Fundraiser |
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Telemarketing Fundraiser |
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Vice President for Philanthropy |
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Vice President of Major Gifts and Planned Giving |
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Vice President, Marketing & Development |
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Job Tasks |
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Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
- Develop business relationships.
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Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
- Develop business relationships.
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Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
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Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Develop financial or business plans.
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Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- Develop business or market strategies.
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Create or update donor databases.
- Maintain data in information systems or databases.
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Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
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Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
- Develop business or market strategies.
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Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
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Monitor progress of fundraising drives.
- Monitor financial indicators.
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Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
- Examine financial records.
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Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
- Prepare proposal documents.
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Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.
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Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations.
- Monitor financial indicators.
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Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
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Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.
- Coordinate personnel recruitment activities.
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Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.
- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
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Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
- Create marketing materials.
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Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds.
- Create marketing materials.
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Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
- Interpret financial information for others.
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Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
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Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
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Direct or coordinate web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.
- Oversee business processes.
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Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching.
- Develop business or market strategies.
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Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.
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Prepare materials for charitable events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags.
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Develop and maintain media contact lists.
- Develop business relationships.
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Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events.
- Coordinate logistics or other business operations.
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Work Activities |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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