How to Become a Fundraising Manager

Considering a career as a Fundraising Manager?

Fundraising managers are responsible for raising money for charities and non-profits. They meet donations targets by looking for opportunities to reach and attract potential supporters, high-value donors, companies, trusts and governing bodies. The responsibilities of a Fundraising Manager can vary from organising events and gaining PR coverage, to creating local campaigns. You'll often find that larger organisations have a fundraising team with people in specialised roles (Events, Corporate, Trusts, Major Donor, etc.) targeting specific sources of income. Whereas smaller organisations will have a Fundraising Manager who is responsible for several or all sources of potential income.

Where can a career as a Fundraising Manager take you?

Fundraising Coordinator £23000 2 years

Fundraising Manager £30,000 4 years

Senior Fundraising Manager £37000 6 years

Are you the perfect candidate?

Skills and traits

You’re good at building long lasting relationships with key stakeholders
Are confident and outgoing, have thick skin and can effectively communicate with a team of people
You're able to manage budgets and hit fundraising targets
Knowledge of non-profit governance and structure

Qualifications and experience

Additional courses are helpful but not a necessity e.g. Introductory Certificate in Fundraising
Prior experience in areas such as sales or marketing is welcomed
Know how to deliver a number of workable creative ideas to hit fundraising targets, within a budget

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