Typical Tasks
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Social
Working with people
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Dependability
Persistence
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Active Listening
Persuasion
Negotiation
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Common Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
