Description
Plan and execute campaigns and events to secure donations and gifts for an organization. Build and steward donor relationships, craft appeals and promotional materials, and raise awareness of the organization’s mission, goals, and financial needs.
- • Coordinate web-based fundraising, including donation websites, online auctions, and social media appeals.
- • Coordinate and mentor volunteers or temporary staff for campaigns and events.
- • Set fundraising and participation goals for events or time-bound campaigns.
- • Explain the tax advantages of contributions to prospective donors.
- • Identify, qualify, and cultivate prospective donors and partners.
- • Monitor budgets, expense reports, and other financial data for campaigns and events.
- • Track and report progress against fundraising goals and key metrics.
- • Plan and execute special events such as silent auctions, galas, golf outings, or walks.
- • Recruit sponsors, participants, and volunteers for events and campaigns.
- • Secure commitments and close gifts from individual and corporate donors.
- • Solicit cash or in-kind donations and sponsorships from individuals, businesses, or government sources.
- • Write speeches, press releases, and promotional copy to elevate awareness of the mission.
- • Prepare and submit grant proposals and supporting materials to funding organizations.
- • Research donor wealth, interests, giving history, and market trends to inform outreach.
- • Coordinate logistics, transportation, and delivery of materials, supplies, or donations.
- • Develop and maintain media and influencer contact lists.
- • Prepare event materials such as bid sheets, gift bags, and fundraising envelopes.
- • Secure speakers or honorees for events and community engagements.
- • Send timely acknowledgment letters, receipts, and stewardship updates to donors.
- • Write reports and create presentations to communicate fundraising results and insights.
- • Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote goals and solicit donations or sponsorships.
- • Contact corporate representatives, government officials, and community leaders to increase awareness of causes, activities, or needs.
- • Create, maintain, and segment donor databases and CRM records.
- • Design and produce materials such as posters, websites, emails, or newsletters to market fundraising efforts.
- • Develop corporate fundraising initiatives, including employer gift-matching and sponsorship packages.
- • Plan fundraising activities that maximize participation and contributions while controlling costs.
- • Implement campaigns such as annual giving, direct mail, email, peer-to-peer, or recurring giving.
- • Develop strategies to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
