Fundraisers
Official O*NET title: Fundraisers (13-1131.00)
Also called: contract grant writer, development associate, development officer, direct response consultant, fundraising consultant
Do you do this at work?
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Do you do this at work?
Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations
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How AI is changing fundraisers work
9 of 24 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Amber (some AI use) — 38%.
This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.
Tasks in this job and recorded AI use
- Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
- Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Identify and build relationships with potential donors (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Write and send letters of thanks to donors (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Create or update donor databases (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Develop or put in place fundraising activities (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Direct or supervise fundraising staff (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Monitor progress of fundraising drives (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Plan and direct special events for fundraising (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Prepare materials such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags for charitable events — some recorded AI use
- Develop corporate fundraising programs — no recorded AI use
- Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events — no recorded AI use
- Develop and maintain media contact lists — no recorded AI use
Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).
Your first steps (guidance)
- Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
- Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations”. Try the prompt for: “Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data”.
Tick your own tasks above to get a plan based on what you really do. The first 2 weeks are free; Premium (coming soon) adds weeks 3–12. New to AI? Read our beginner’s guide.
Questions about AI and fundraisers
Will AI replace fundraisers?
Our data can’t predict job losses, and we don’t try to. What it does show: 9 of the 24 main tasks for this job match tasks people already use AI for (Anthropic Economic Index), giving a Amber rating (some AI use). Using AI on a task is not the same as AI doing the whole job, and 18 of the 28 listed tasks show no recorded AI use yet.
Which fundraiser tasks is AI used for most?
In the data, the most AI use among this job’s tasks is for: compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations; write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data; write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds.
Which fundraiser tasks show little or no AI use?
For example: secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors; create or update donor databases; develop or put in place fundraising activities. These are good places to keep building your own skills.
How does this job compare to others?
In Microsoft Research’s “Working with AI” study, this job’s AI applicability score is equal to or higher than 42% of the occupations they scored. That measures overlap with AI chat use, not risk of job loss.
How can a fundraiser start learning AI?
Start small: open a free AI assistant, try it on one task you do often, and always check facts and numbers yourself. The plan on this page is guidance, not professional advice.
See how this job ranks
Fundraisers ranks #211 of 572 jobs for the share of main tasks with AI use (#1 = most), and #19 of 31 in Finance.
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