What is a fundraising manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a fundraising manager

1. Explore fundraising manager education requirements

   Most common fundraising manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   76.8 %

   Associate

   9.0 %

   Master's

   8.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific fundraising manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Fundraiser	13.34%
   Event Planning	10.00%
   CRM	9.88%
   Donor Database	8.23%
   Strategic Plan	7.60%

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3. Complete relevant fundraising manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fundraising managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fundraising manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fundraising manager resumes.

4. Research fundraising manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage fundraiser with third party; currently raise over $2500 in one month on literacy fundraiser.
   • Start the first monthly alumni newsletter with up-to-date content to keep donors engage.
   • Update and improve calling scripts to match the experiences of various groups of alumni.
   • Refocuse the analytic competency from pivot table producers to producing analytics that are driving the business.

5. Apply for fundraising manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a fundraising manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams