According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Identify and build relationships with potential donors. | 100% |
| Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors. | 95% |
| Write and send letters of thanks to donors. | 93% |
| Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors. | 90% |
| Create or update donor databases. | 90% |
| Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions. | 86% |
| Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs. | 83% |
| Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations. | 82% |
| Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets. | 81% |
| Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs. | 81% |
| Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members. | 81% |
| Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods. | 78% |
| Monitor progress of fundraising drives. | 78% |
| Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events. | 76% |
| Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs. | 75% |
| Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships. | 73% |
| Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data. | 73% |
| Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors. | 70% |
| Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events. | 70% |
| Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds. | 69% |
| Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations. | 67% |
| Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching. | 65% |
| Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks. | 65% |
| Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events. | 64% |
| Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites. | 61% |
| Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes. | 60% |
| Develop and maintain media contact lists. | 58% |
| Prepare materials such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags for charitable events. | 48% |
