Also called: Development Officer
Raises money for nonprofits through events, campaigns, mailings and online giving.
You plan a charity 5K, write the year-end donation email and call donors to thank them.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; CFRE certification later.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Faster than average.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI targets donors and writes emails, so small teams do more; events, calls and relationships stay human.
Classes: English Language Arts, Speech and debate, Marketing CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1131.
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