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.
Common Job Titles
- Contract Grant Writer
- Development Officer
- Fundraising Consultant
- Philanthropy 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
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $43,200. 25th percentile: U.S. $52,590. 50th percentile: U.S. $66,490. 75th percentile: U.S. $85,280. 90th percentile: U.S. $106,960. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.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
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Salesforce software
- Structured query language SQL
Technology Skills
- Adobe PageMaker
- AudienceView Ticketing
- Blackbaud Luminate CRM
- Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
- Blackbaud eTapestry
- Constant Contact
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Database software
Tools & Equipment
- Computer laser printers
- Laptop computers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Passenger cars
- Personal computers
- Photocopying equipment
- Tablet computers