Directors of fund-raising work in offices a great deal of the time, often using computers to conduct research, communicate with potential and current donors, and write a variety of reports. They also spend a lot of time on the phone.
Fund-raisers attend meetings, community activities, and conferences, where they sometimes give speeches. Depending on the specific job, they may also travel to cultivate donors.
This job can be highly stressful for many individuals. As a fund-raiser, the individual’s success is largely based on how much money they bring to the organization. There are also often a lot of different projects going on at any given time. On the other hand, it can be extremely rewarding when a director lands a major corporate sponsorship that can help the organization meet its goals.
Many directors work overtime to finish projects, prepare for events, and develop strategies to raise money.
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that women comprised 66.4 percent of fund-raising and public relations managers. This percentage is significantly higher than their representation in the U.S. workforce.
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