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Fundraising Managers

Median Salary
119,200
Job Outlook
+7%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of public relations and fundraising managers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 8,900 openings for public relations and fundraising managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$65,520

10%

$119,200

Median

$166,070

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

No data available for this section.


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Communication, General
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

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What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

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What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.