Supports a nonprofit's fundraising team with donor records, thank-you letters and event help.
You log new donations, write thank-you notes, update the donor database and help set up for a gala.
Common first job in fundraising.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's degree in any field, often with nonprofit volunteering or internships; strong writing and database skills help.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Nonprofit Management.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Tracks fundraisers.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Donor software and AI now handle gift logging, thank-you letters and lists, so fewer associates are needed.
Classes: English Language Arts, Computer applications, Business elective.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1131.
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