“If you consider yourself an influencer, and you’re detail-oriented, you might love grant writing as much as I do! I didn’t know this sort of job existed until I was working for a non-profit and our donations dropped off, so I started hunting for other funding sources and it became my full-time job. I spend my days researching grants my organization may qualify for, applying for grants, documenting the progress of grant-funded initiatives, and collaborating with co-workers to understand other organizational needs that may be met with grant funds. Every day is a little different, but the best days come when we’re awarded a grant and get to fund a worthwhile program.”

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Job Description

SOC Code: 13-1131

Fundraisers organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.*

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Top Job Skills:

• Grant writing
• Manage multiple projects
• Risk management
• Expense reporting
• Generate new revenue

General Work Activities:

• Mental Processes
  • Develop business or market strategies
  • Examine financial records
  • Develop financial or business plans
• Interacting With Others
  • Develop business relationships
  • Direct fundraising or financing activities
  • Coordinate personnel recruitment activities
  • Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders
  • Communicate organizational policies and procedures
  • Promote programs, educational institutions, products, services, or programs
• Information Input
  • Monitor financial indicators
• Work Output
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases
  • Prepare proposal documents

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*All data is factual, but names, images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the identity of employees and businesses

Job Statistics

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Worklink
• Waccamaw
• Trident
• Greenville
• Midlands
• Upstate

Examples of Employers with Job Openings

 

• Clemson University
• Addlestone Hebrew Academy
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• EP+Co
• Coastal Carolina University
• Horry County Government

Related Occupations

 

• Advertising and Promotions Managers
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
• Public Relations Specialists
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Marketing Managers

 

*Source: Online advertised jobs data

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