§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

fundraising manager

Fundraising managers are responsible for raising money on behalf of organisations, often non-profit such as charities.

Description

Fundraising managers are responsible for raising money on behalf of organisations, often non-profit such as charities. Moreover, they manage the fundraised resources developing programs for its use. They perform a variety of tasks to raise money such as developing corporate partnerships, coordinating direct mail campaigns, organizing fundraisers, contacting donators or sponsors, and sourcing grant income from trusts, foundations and other statutory bodies.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

financial statements social media marketing techniques financial management financial analysis funding methods corporate social responsibility

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

content marketing strategy public relations

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

fix meetings follow company standards enforce financial policies manage fundraising activities manage staff strive for company growth analyse market financial trends develop promotional tools advise on financial matters coordinate events create a financial plan recruit employees perform fundraising activities perform project management liaise with managers analyse financial performance of a company manage budgets develop professional network

OPTIONALOptional competences

establish contact with potential donors manage government-funded programmes write charity grant proposals manage the handling of promotional materials manage volunteers carry out strategic research monitor charity's budget apply for government funding plan health and safety procedures manage accounts train employees execute feasibility study coordinate advertising campaigns use consulting techniques develop public relations strategies inform on government funding deliver a sales pitch manage donor database

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)