Fundraisers
SOC Code: 13-1131 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Fundraisers. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,922 | $79,144 | $96,387 | $113,610 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $70,013 | $84,448 | $98,862 | $113,298 |
| Merced, CA | $62,691 | $78,458 | $94,245 | $110,011 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $54,434 | $72,426 | $90,397 | $108,389 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $53,456 | $70,824 | $88,192 | $105,560 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $57,678 | $73,570 | $89,482 | $105,373 |
| Chico, CA | $66,019 | $78,437 | $90,875 | $103,293 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $56,014 | $71,406 | $86,778 | $102,170 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $54,350 | $70,054 | $85,779 | $101,483 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $41,142 | $61,235 | $81,307 | $101,400 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Persuasion | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Negotiation | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.6 |
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.9 |
| Administration and Management | 3.7 |
| Communications and Media | 3.4 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| Administrative | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 90.5% |
| Master's degree | 4.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
- Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
- Create or update donor databases.
- Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
- Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Facebook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Salesforce software Structured query language SQL Adobe PageMaker AudienceView Ticketing Blackbaud Luminate CRM Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge Blackbaud eTapestry Constant Contact Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
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