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Fundraiser

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

Annual openings

300

Median wage

$74,440

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+9%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerMay vary
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Entrepreneurism
  • Non-Profit

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
  2. Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
  3. Create or update donor databases.
  4. Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
  5. Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
  6. Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
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