Is being a fundraiser a good fit for you?
Organises activities to raise money and gifts for an organisation. May make promotional material and spread awareness.
What the work involves
- Finds possible donors and builds relationships with them.
- Gets promises of donations or involvement from individuals and companies.
- Writes and sends thank-you letters to donors.
- Creates and updates donor databases.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading, helping and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a fundraiser is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.