Advancement Prospects
Directors of fund-raising have a number of different paths to advance in their careers depending on their personal aspirations. Those who have been successful in bringing in a lot of money or grants to the organization often receive higher salaries. After obtaining experience, some directors move into similar positions at larger, more prestigious not-for-profit organizations. This leads to increased responsibilities and earnings.
There are some individuals who move up the ladder by becoming the director of public relations at a larger organization. Still others become the executive director of their organization. Others decide to start fund-raising consultancies.
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