Fundraisers
SOC: 13-1131.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
AI Impact Summary
Fundraisers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 36/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2041 and 2051. Of 28 analyzed tasks, 9 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$66,490
per year
Mean Wage
$73,130
per year
Employment
106K
workers
Wage Range
$43,200 - $106,960
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 24.7%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Fundraisers professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Negotiation
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
28 tasks analyzed
Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
Create or update donor databases.
Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
Monitor progress of fundraising drives.
Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations.
Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.
Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.
Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.
Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds.
Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
Direct or coordinate web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.
Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching.
Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.
Prepare materials for charitable events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags.
Develop and maintain media contact lists.
Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identify and build relationships with potential donors. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 9% |
| Write and send letters of thanks to donors. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 4% |
| Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 7% |
| Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 5% |
| Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 5% |
| Create or update donor databases. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 4% |
| Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 5% |
| Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 5% |
| Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 5% |
| Monitor progress of fundraising drives. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 3% |
| Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 4% |
| Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 4% |
| Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 3% |
| Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 3% |
| Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 3% |
| Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 3% |
| Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 3% |
| Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 3% |
| Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 3% |
| Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 2% |
| Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 10 | 19.0 | 3% |
| Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 10 | 19.0 | 2% |
| Direct or coordinate web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 2% |
| Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 2% |
| Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 2% |
| Prepare materials for charitable events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags. | Routine Manual | 35 | 47.0 | 2% |
| Develop and maintain media contact lists. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 2% |
| Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 2% |
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