JOB REPORT / 11-2033 · 16 TASKS

Fundraising Managers.

Can AI do the work of Fundraising Managers?

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Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable…
Design and edit promotional publications
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions…

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16 of 16 tasks reviewed

We went through all 16 core tasks in this job, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Fundraising Managers actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
AI DOES
Searches public records, news articles, and databases to build donor profiles and spot giving patterns
YOU DO
Judge which prospects are the right fit and build the real relationships that lead to gifts
TASK 02
Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
AI DOES
Drafts text, suggests layouts, and generates image ideas for brochures
YOU DO
Judge what messaging truly connects with your donors and fits your brand
TASK 03
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
AI DOES
Drafts activity plans, benchmarks costs, and suggests participation strategies based on past campaign data
YOU DO
Read your specific community, build donor trust, and decide what will actually motivate your people
TASK 04
Manage fundraising budgets.
AI DOES
Builds budget templates, flags overspending, and summarizes financial reports
YOU DO
Make final calls on where money goes based on relationships and mission
TASK 05
Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
AI DOES
Drafts policy templates, summarizes fund data, and suggests goal benchmarks
YOU DO
Set final goals based on relationships and organizational values
TASK 06
Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
AI DOES
Drafts personalized outreach emails, researches contact info, and suggests talking points
YOU DO
Build genuine relationships and read people's motivations in real conversations
TASK 07
Formulate policies and procedures related to fundraising programs.
AI DOES
Drafts policy language, pulls compliance examples, and organizes procedure steps
YOU DO
Apply your org's values and get leadership to agree on the final rules
TASK 08
Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.
AI DOES
Flags mismatches between ad content and fundraising messaging, summarizes program details, and benchmarks against similar campaigns
YOU DO
Trust your read on donor relationships and organizational culture to make the final call
TASK 09
Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.
AI DOES
Drafts reports, summarizes campaign performance, and flags issues across multiple programs
YOU DO
Build trust with external partners and make calls when priorities shift
TASK 10
Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
AI DOES
Drafts event timelines, budgets, vendor checklists, and promotional content
YOU DO
Build donor relationships, negotiate contracts in person, and lead the event on the day
TASK 11
Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.
AI DOES
Drafts scripts, generates captions, tags and organizes video files, and suggests distribution plans
YOU DO
Direct shoots, build distributor relationships, and make final creative and strategic decisions
TASK 12
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new fundraising opportunities.
AI DOES
Drafts outreach messages, researches contacts, and tracks relationship history in CRM tools
YOU DO
Show up, listen well, and build genuine trust with real people
TASK 13
Assign, supervise, and review the activities of fundraising staff.
AI DOES
Tracks staff performance data, drafts review notes, and flags workload gaps
YOU DO
Build trust with your team and make the final calls on people
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
AI DOES
Drafts proposals and organizes required documents
YOU DO
Shape the story and build relationships
About this analysis
41% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
AI DOES
Generates campaign ideas and donor outreach templates
YOU DO
Build real relationships and inspire trust
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet Web pages.
AI DOES
Drafts press releases and web content quickly
YOU DO
Shape the story and brand voice
About this analysis
32% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Fundraising Managers
SOC code: 11-2033
Tasks reviewed: 16 of 16

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $125,470 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $130,010 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 38,810
Employed in Colorado: 600
Job outlook: +4.2% by 2034 · ~3,600 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Your job, task by task.

Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.

Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.

Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.

Manage fundraising budgets.

Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.

Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.

Formulate policies and procedures related to fundraising programs.

Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.

Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.

Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.

Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new fundraising opportunities.

Assign, supervise, and review the activities of fundraising staff.

Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.

Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.

Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet Web pages.

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