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Is being a fundraising manager a good fit for you?

Leads the work of raising money for charities and special projects. Plans campaigns and keeps donors on side.

What the work involves

  • Comes up with ways to get more donations.
  • Manages the money set aside for fundraising.
  • Plans fundraising activities that get lots of people involved at low cost.
  • Plans and runs fundraising events such as auctions, dances and charity walks.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

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.

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