Also called: Political Fundraiser, Finance Director
Raises the money a campaign needs, from big donors to small online gifts.
Finance directors build lists of potential donors, plan fundraising dinners, and sit with the candidate for hours of 'call time' asking for donations. Some consultants work on commission. It's a vital, high-pressure job.
Fundraising consultants often earn a percentage of money raised.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; experience as a finance assistant.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Communications, Business, Marketing.
Growing about average. Fundraisers overall grow about average.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can write fundraising emails and rank donors; asking big donors for money face to face stays a human skill.
Classes: Speech and debate, Business CTE class, Psychology, AP U.S. Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1131.
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