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Job outlook for fundraising interns in the United States
Fundraising internship job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected fundraising internship job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 11,800 new jobs for fundraising interns are projected over the next decade.
Fundraising internship salaries have increased 10% for fundraising interns in the last 5 years.
There are over 7,018 fundraising interns currently employed in the United States.
There are 47,147 active fundraising internship job openings in the US.
The average fundraising internship salary is $36,704.
Are fundraising internship jobs in demand?
Fundraising internship job and salary trends over time
Fundraising internship jobs over time
Fundraising internship job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,018 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 7,023 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,982 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 6,472 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,235 | 0.00% |
Average fundraising internship salary over time
Fundraising internship salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,704 | $17.65 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $35,694 | $17.16 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $35,066 | $16.86 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $34,259 | $16.47 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $33,330 | $16.02 | +2.2% |
Fundraising internship jobs by state
Most common states for fundraising interns
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 46 | 7% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 36 | 6% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 53 | 5% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 51 | 5% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 42 | 5% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 70 | 4% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 55 | 4% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 54 | 4% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 43 | 4% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 33 | 4% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 29 | 4% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 86 | 3% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 49 | 3% |
| 14 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 22 | 3% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 159 | 2% |
| 16 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 155 | 2% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 95 | 2% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 68 | 2% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 60 | 2% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 42 | 2% |
Most common cities for fundraising interns
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $35,160 |
Fundraising Internship job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fundraising internship experts
Kansas State University
Westminster College
Richard Doll
Associate ProfessorKansas State University
Department of Educational Leadership
What soft skills should all Fundraising Interns possess?
Richard Doll: Graduates should possess the ability to communicate (orally and in written form), problem solve, critically think about complex challenges, work in teams, complete tasks on time and contribute to the overall mission of the organization.
What will help Fundraising Interns increase their earning potential?
Michael Mamo Ph.D.: Not sure how this relates to the previous themes but I do not believe the quest to increase one's earning potential is a noble goal. As humans we value (or should value) the benefits of enlightenment that come from education and life-long learning. Of course, enlightenment could translate to monetary gains. Enlightenment also comes with a greater sense of fulfilment in life and provides the person with traits of empathy, integrity, and other virtues such as justice and perseverance. Beyond improving ones earningn potential, education is a life-affirming process and that is what I would advise people in my field to aspire for.