Fundraisers

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $72,550/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$46,630$115,820

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: +4.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.

About 10,200 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.

Top skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionPersuasionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingNegotiationCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessService Orientation

Top knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementCommunications and MediaEconomics and AccountingComputers and ElectronicsAdministrative

Core tasks

• Identify and build relationships with potential donors.

• Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.

• Write and send letters of thanks to donors.

• Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.

• Create or update donor databases.

• Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.

• Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.

• Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Fundraisers?

The median pay for Fundraisers is $72,550 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Fundraisers?

Employment for Fundraisers is projected to change +4.3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Fundraisers?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Fundraisers?

About 10,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.