Fundraising Managers

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

Sample of reported job titles:
Account Supervisor, Annual Giving Director, Development Director

Occupation-Specific Information

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.

Technology Skills

  • Accounting software:Fund accounting software
  • Business intelligence and data analysis software:MicroStrategy
  • Cloud-based data access and sharing software:Google Drive
    ,
    Microsoft SharePoint
    ,
    Slack
  • Customer relationship management CRM software:Blackbaud eTapestry
    ,
    Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
    ,
    Oracle Eloqua
    ,
    Oracle Siebel Server Sync
    ,
    Salesforce software
  • Data base management system software:Teradata Database

Occupational Requirements

Detailed Work Activities

  • 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.
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