Employment for fund-raising managers is projected to increase six percent (faster than the average for all careers) from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL reports that job opportunities will be especially strong for fund-raising managers who work for museums, historical sites, and similar institutions (+14.6 percent through 2033) and those who are employed in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sectors (+11.3 percent). Additionally, it says that "fund-raising managers are expected to become increasingly important for organizations, such as colleges and universities, that depend heavily on donations. More nonprofit organizations are focusing on cultivating an online presence and are increasingly using social media for fund-raising activities." Those with a master’s degree in philanthropic studies or fund-raising and certification will have the best job prospects.
- Active and Contemplative Religious Sisters and Brothers
- Directors of Corporate Sponsorship
- Directors of Volunteers
- Environmental Education Program Directors
- Environmental Lobbyists
- Fund-Raisers
- Grant Coordinators and Writers
- Historic Preservationists
- Land Acquisition Professionals
- Land Trust or Preserve Managers
- Librarians
- Lobbyists
- Museum Attendants
- Museum Directors and Curators
- Museum Technicians
- National Park Service Employees
- Nonprofit Social Service Directors
- Park Rangers
- Proposal Managers
- Public Interest Lawyers
- Public Opinion Researchers
- Public Relations Specialists
- Rabbis
- Roman Catholic Priests
- Social Workers
- Zoo and Aquarium Curators and Directors