Fundraising Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 160 | $78,370 | $37.68 | |
| Alaska | 140 | $79,230 | $38.09 | |
| Arizona | 310 | $110,700 | $53.22 | |
| Arkansas | 30 | $94,500 | $45.43 | |
| California | 2,230 | $130,970 | $62.97 | |
| Colorado | $129,210 | $62.12 | ||
| Connecticut | 630 | $115,080 | $55.33 | |
| Delaware | 70 | $117,450 | $56.47 | |
| District of Columbia | 670 | $151,100 | $72.64 | |
| Florida | 710 | $112,580 | $54.12 | |
| Georgia | 690 | $92,060 | $44.26 | |
| Hawaii | 110 | $110,320 | $53.04 | |
| Idaho | 50 | $70,680 | $33.98 | |
| Illinois | 1,540 | $103,680 | $49.84 | |
| Indiana | 360 | $117,600 | $56.54 | |
| Iowa | 360 | $100,990 | $48.56 | |
| Kansas | 130 | $114,190 | $54.90 | |
| Kentucky | 190 | $98,110 | $47.17 | |
| Maine | 170 | $103,680 | $49.84 | |
| Maryland | 540 | $111,860 | $53.78 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,250 | $148,150 | $71.22 | |
| Michigan | $112,350 | $54.02 | ||
| Minnesota | 570 | $103,010 | $49.53 | |
| Mississippi | 40 | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| Missouri | 260 | $108,800 | $52.31 | |
| Montana | 80 | $94,790 | $45.57 | |
| Nebraska | 320 | $104,080 | $50.04 | |
| Nevada | 80 | $86,750 | $41.71 | |
| New Hampshire | 180 | $107,250 | $51.56 | |
| New Jersey | 490 | $155,910 | $74.96 | |
| New Mexico | 60 | $89,890 | $43.22 | |
| New York | 1,980 | $172,240 | $82.81 | |
| North Carolina | 900 | $100,510 | $48.32 | |
| Ohio | 670 | $109,730 | $52.76 | |
| Oklahoma | 100 | $93,770 | $45.08 | |
| Oregon | 720 | $85,130 | $40.93 | |
| Pennsylvania | 840 | $115,910 | $55.73 | |
| Rhode Island | 100 | $156,140 | $75.07 | |
| South Carolina | 50 | $96,480 | $46.39 | |
| Tennessee | 180 | $88,760 | $42.67 | |
| Texas | 2,190 | $109,270 | $52.53 | |
| Utah | 120 | $91,070 | $43.79 | |
| Vermont | 120 | $99,990 | $48.07 | |
| Virginia | 400 | $127,870 | $61.48 | |
| Washington | 660 | $134,570 | $64.70 | |
| West Virginia | 190 | $56,630 | $27.22 | |
| Wisconsin | 310 | $106,960 | $51.42 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.
A general program that focuses on organizational communication, public relations, and advertising; and that prepares individuals to function in a wide range of public and private sector positions requiring the skills of persuasive communication. Includes instruction in communications, public relations, and advertising theory; principles and techniques of persuasion; message/image design; marketing strategy; professional writing; public speaking and multi-media presentation skills; digital communications; and applied research.
A program that focuses on the theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public; and that prepares individuals to function as public relations assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes instruction in public relations theory; related principles of advertising, marketing, and journalism; message/image design; image management; special event management; media relations; community relations; public affairs; and internal communications.
A program that focuses on the critical thinking, analysis, and practical skills essential to developing and implementing communication strategies that advance organizations goals and missions. Includes instruction in communication management, crisis communication, communications law, digital and traditional marketing strategies, media relations, social media strategies, strategic communication, traditional and emerging media, and writing for the media.
A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental operations. Includes instruction in business management, principles of public administration, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of non-profit organizations, and business law as applied to non-profit organizations.
A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. Includes instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills.
A program that prepares individuals to develop and write grant proposals to support an organization or cause. Includes instruction in identifying grant opportunities, developing an effective proposal, budget justifications, and developing a working relationship with the funder.
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.
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$119,400 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
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5 years or moreTypical experience requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as fundraising managers.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 3%
- College dropout 5%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 55%
- Master’s degree 29%
- Doctorate degree 4%
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