Also called: Fundraising Manager, VP of Advancement
Leads all fundraising for a nonprofit, from big donors to grants to galas.
You plan a $50 million campaign for a new children's hospital wing, coach your gift officers on their top prospects and join the CEO for a pitch to a family foundation.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 10 years after high school. Bachelor's; CFRE certification common; many have a master's.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. AI finds prospects and drafts appeals; leading campaigns and asking families for big gifts stays human.
Classes: Speech and debate, English Language Arts, Business elective.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-2033.
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