Fundraising Managers
SOC Code: 11-2033 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Fundraising Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $113,630 | $146,869 | $180,086 | $213,325 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $94,016 | $133,536 | $173,056 | $212,576 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $98,654 | $135,803 | $172,931 | $210,080 |
| Modesto, CA | $98,030 | $135,138 | $172,266 | $209,373 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $112,902 | $144,664 | $176,426 | $208,187 |
| Binghamton, NY | $121,098 | $149,906 | $178,734 | $207,542 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,797 | $136,261 | $171,746 | $207,210 |
| Vallejo, CA | $93,933 | $131,581 | $169,250 | $206,898 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $100,755 | $135,699 | $170,622 | $205,566 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $105,165 | $138,029 | $170,893 | $203,757 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Persuasion | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 | |
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Administrative | 4.2 |
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.8 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.5 |
| Communications and Media | 3.4 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 65.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 19.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 10.9% |
| Associate's degree | 3.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Assign, supervise, and review the activities of fundraising staff.
- Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
- Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
- Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
- Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
- Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new fundraising opportunities.
Technology Skills
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