Fundraisers are hired by businesses, organizations, and non-profits to raise money on their behalf. Their job duties can include organizing fundraising campaigns and events, training volunteers, using social media to raise money, contacting potential donors or sponsors, writing grants, creating promotional materials, and keeping records of donor information.

Because they have to decide which approach and events will work best for each client, fundraisers must be familiar with the various options and be able to evaluate what has worked in the past. Their success depends largely on their dealings with people, so fundraisers must have excellent people skills and be able to network effectively. Fundraisers may be freelance or work for a consulting firm.

Some clients and firms prefer that their fundraisers have a bachelor's degree—preferably in business, public relations, public administration or a similar area—while others are more interested in a potential fundraiser's experience. Internships and volunteer work can give fundraisers the practice they need to develop necessary skills in this field.

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