Directors of Fund-Raising
Overview
Introduction
Directors of fund-raising direct, develop, and execute fund-raising efforts for an organization. They develop strategies for obtaining financial support from individuals and businesses. They coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization. Directors of fund-raising cultivate corporate sponsorships and write and apply for grants. In 2023, there were 31,810 fund-raising managers in the United States, according to the Department of Labor.
Directors of fund-raising may also be known as development director...
Quick Facts
Median Salary
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Earnings
The median annual wage for fund-raising managers was $119,200 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Half the workers in this occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $68,800, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $212,730. Fifty percent of fund-raising managers earned between $86,880 and $162,660.
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Work Environment
Directors of fund-raising work in offices a great deal of the time, often using computers to conduct research, communicate with potential and current donors, and write a variety of reports. They also spend a lot of time on the phone.
Fund-raisers attend meetings, community activities, and conferences, where they sometimes give speeches. Depending on the specific job, they may also travel...
Outlook
Employment for fund-raising managers is projected to increase six percent (faster than the average for all careers) from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL reports that job opportunities will be especially strong for fund-raising managers who work for museums, historical sites, and similar institutions (+14.6 percent through 2033) and those who are employed i...
