Fundraising Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Median pay: $125,470/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 3,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
• Manage fundraising budgets.
• Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
• Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
• Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new fundraising opportunities.
• Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
• Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
What's the median pay for Fundraising Managers?
The median pay for Fundraising Managers is $125,470 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Fundraising Managers?
Employment for Fundraising Managers is projected to change +4.2% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Fundraising Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Fundraising Managers?
About 3,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.