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Job outlook for fundraising consultants in the United States
Are fundraising consultant jobs in demand?
Fundraising consultant job and salary trends over time
Fundraising consultant jobs over time
Fundraising consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 293 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 286 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 279 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 256 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 237 | 0.00% |
Average fundraising consultant salary over time
Fundraising consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $81,853 | $39.35 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $78,649 | $37.81 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $77,050 | $37.04 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $74,688 | $35.91 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $72,030 | $34.63 | +3.1% |
Fundraising consultant jobs by state
Most common states for fundraising consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 168 | 19% |
| 2 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 546 | 11% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 437 | 11% |
| 4 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 264 | 9% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 60 | 9% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 191 | 3% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 109 | 3% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 30 | 3% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 18 | 3% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 628 | 2% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 240 | 2% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 180 | 2% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 161 | 2% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 157 | 2% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 119 | 2% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 63 | 2% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 63 | 2% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 33 | 2% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 23 | 2% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 17 | 2% |
Most common cities for fundraising consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $99,370 |
Fundraising Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fundraising consultant experts
Franklin and Marshall College
Aquinas College
Emory Oxford College
Dr. Stephanie McNulty Ph.D.
Chair and Associate Professor of GovernmentFranklin and Marshall College
Government Department
What type of skills will young Fundraising Consultants need?
Dr. Stephanie McNulty Ph.D.: I expect that many of the same skills employers have always sought out will continue to be necessary. These include strong communication skills, working independently and in teams, and the ability to think critically about complex issues and solve complex problems. As a result of the pandemic and ongoing global trends, a strong understanding of and using new or innovative technology to do all of these things is essential. I expect this to continue into the coming years. As the economy shrinks, strong networking skills are also as vital as ever, and I do not wish to change.
Michael Lorr Ph.D.
Chair, Professor of Sociology, & Director of the Community Leadership ProgramAquinas College
Sociology Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Fundraising Consultants to find work opportunities?
Michael Lorr Ph.D.: Graduates in sociology and community leaders interested in governmental and non-profit work will find many people retiring as the boomers start to exit the workforce--cities like Grand Rapids, MI will have many opportunities in both of these areas.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Fundraising Consultants to find work opportunities?
Christopher Blake Ph.D.: If you had asked me last year, I would say that several places a graduate could find ample work opportunities. Any city with a Federal Reserve Branch Bank is a safe bet for those interested in public policy. The private sector is always looking for qualified economists to help with data analysis, modeling, and strategy. While there is still decent demand for those with strong communication, modeling, and data skills, the movement to more remote work makes it more likely a graduate can find a job anywhere. This may be one of the few positives from this job market cycle, relative to last year's, as there will be many jobs that no longer ask that one moves to the job's physical location.
Digital "places" are then perhaps more critical. For academic and research jobs, always keep an eye on the Job Openings for Economists list through the American Economic Association website (https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listings?). A handful of other sites are devoted to academic and research jobs, though these are used less frequently (EconJobMarket comes to mind: https://econjobmarket.org/). Outside of academic and research positions, the world is truly your oyster - as they say. Remaining active on job boards, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms, and even checking specific large company websites can all prove valuable sources to find work opportunities. There will always be a demand for strong candidates who can understand the plethora of data collected these days.