Fundraiser
Transcript: Fundraiser Career Description: non-profit organizations need to raise money and awareness for their cause, they hire fundraisers. They use a variety of means to raise money, from community bake sales to sophisticated direct-marketing campaigns. Fundraisers are motivators, coaches, and leaders! Using the media, word of mouth, and advertising to raise public awareness and money. Working Conditions: Fundraisers work for many different non-profit organizations. Although fundraisers spend much of their day in an office, they also attend many fundraising events, such as special dinners with media personalities. Earnings: It really depends on a number of factors such as campaign size, number of staff, available resources, size of solicitation, profile of the charity, and professional experience and certification. A rookie fundraiser to a professional can make from $40,890 to $100,000 annually plus benefits. Career Outlook: Employment for professional fundraisers is predicted to rise by 1540 between 2008 and 2018. The job market for fundraisers or fundraising managers is growing in spite of the slow economy. Education/Training: Most of the fundraisers learn the skills through on-the-job training. However, employers generally prefer to hire applicants who have completed related post-secondary education. Most fundraisers are college graduates with a bachelor’s degree. Any specific training in fundraising is beneficial. Some schools offer certificate programs in fundraising. In some cases fundraising courses are offered as part of non-profit management programs. Interview 1: MAGGIE: Q: Are there many opportunities in your field? What should people do to get started? A: There are opportunities available if you are willing to change positions and work for a variety of charities and organizations. You can learn a lot about the fundraising process from a mentor who is managing the process. Maggie says the best part of her job is meeting people. And she loves challenging herself constantly. What she dislikes is that she is not obtaining the huge dollars that the more established foundations gain from their donor lists. Interview 2: The three things he likes most about his job are: first, the opportunity to make a difference in the life of young people on a regular basis. Second, the flexibility of his work schedule during the day. And third, the opportunity to work with some of "the best people our community has to offer." The three things he likes least about his job are: One, the busyness of his evening and weekend schedule. Secondly, with great organization comes lots of paperwork, and he does not enjoy paperwork. Lastly he says, "Sometimes, trying something new or innovative can be frustrating.” Advice he would give to someone who is considering a career as a non-profit fundraiser is: "Get to know the program as well as you possibly can, as well as the people who serve it. The time that you spend doing that is invaluable as you begin to work through the program and to serve the program as a fundraiser." Conclusion: Being a fundraiser sounds like a fun yet challenging job. I am extremely interested in the opportunity to make a difference in someones life through raising funds. In conclusion being a fundraiser sounds like a fantastic job but its just not the one for me. http://public.careercruising.com/us/en http://www.degreeauthority.com/blog-articles/fundraiser.htm https://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?LoginID=4dcb81a4-d619-43ef-879c-88012376f047-&OccNumber=196&field=WorkCond http://dictionary.reference.com/ Seth: Dictionary Definition: A professional fund-raiser is a person who carries on a fund-raising business or otherwise for reward solicits money or other property for the benefit of a charitable institution. By: Micah Curry Works Cited: Seth My job is challenging because I work for a fairly new foundation. I spend a lot of time establishing a fundraising pyramid, which requires strategic thinking and convincing board members that my ideas will help the organization reach its goals. Attracting donors can be difficult. No matter how many databases or lists I source, it can be tricky to approach people with a message that makes them want to donate. Maggie 4Th hour
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