Fund-Raiser

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Work Tasks

• Plan ways to raise money for schools, churches, hospitals, museums, and other causes
• Do research to find people and businesses that can donate a lot of money
• Plan and advertise annual fund-raising events
• Put together mailing lists and keep track of how much money has been made
• Work for schools, churches, hospitals, museums, theaters, research foundations, and other charitable organizations and groups
• Work with telephones, newspaper articles, magazine articles, large mailings, pamphlets, brochures, and computers

Salary, Size & Growth

• $88,000 average per year ($42.25 per hour)
• A medium occupation (53,500 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.3% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 2-year degree
• Employers Prefer: A master's in non-profit, religious, or public administration or management, plus an internship
• Skills/Courses: College courses include English, journalism, public relations, business administration, education, sociology, social work, and charitable giving.
• Certification/Licensing: Certification is available after work experience and passing a test.