fundraising manager

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

funding methods financial management social media marketing techniques financial statements financial analysis corporate social responsibility public relations content marketing strategy

Practical Skills

develop promotional tools fix meetings analyse financial performance of a company perform fundraising activities follow company standards perform project management manage staff advise on financial matters manage budgets liaise with managers enforce financial policies develop professional network manage fundraising activities recruit employees coordinate events strive for company growth analyse market financial trends create a financial plan manage donor database train employees write charity grant proposals deliver a sales pitch use consulting techniques manage volunteers execute feasibility study coordinate advertising campaigns develop public relations strategies plan health and safety procedures establish contact with potential donors monitor charity's budget manage accounts carry out strategic research manage the handling of promotional materials apply for government funding manage government-funded programmes inform on government funding