Fundraising Managers:

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

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About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $100,180.00
Average Time to Fill 37 days
Typical Education Bachelor's degree
Typical Experience
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 1,749
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 12.14 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Decision-making
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Attention to Detail
Oral Communication
Integrity
Leadership
Professionalism
Creativity
Written Communication
Planning
Resource Management
Influencing
Organization
Teamwork
Relationship Building
Customer Service
Initiative
Adaptability

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Thinking Creatively

Develop business or organizational policies, programs, or standards
Develop operational policies and standards
Develop social media policies and programs
Develop advertising, marketing, or promotional materials
Develop staff policies
Write articles concerning the news or analysis commentary
Write copy for client websites
Design marketing and support materials
Practice creative writing and development
Establish media, entertainment, or public relations related performance metrics
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Develop records management systems
Develop advertising or marketing policies, procedures, or standards
Write public sector or institutional research and grant proposals
Develop public policies, procedures, or standards
Develop transportation or logistical policies, procedures, or standards
Write business project or bid proposals
Convey moods or emotions through writing
Write headlines to highlight news message
Establish architectural or engineering related performance metrics
Develop engineering technical methods or processes
Develop sales presentations
Establish employee performance standards
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Develop computer or data information systems
Design advertising layout
Write advertising copy
Develop web content

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Manage interdepartmental programs or initiatives
Manage organizational or program policies
Manage promotional, sales, or marketing plans
Direct marketing activities
Direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
Manage financial activities of the organization
Direct financial operations of organization
Supervise public relations, fundraising, or event planning personnel
Manage individual and organizational contracts
Coordinate logistics for productions or events
Manage industrial projects
Coordinate logistics for business operations
Manage use and upkeep of organizational facilities
Direct sales related activities
Supervise public, community, or governmental services personnel
Direct treatment programs
Manage project teams
Manage quality control activities
Manage building maintenance projects
Manage project life cycle
Supervise technical personnel
Lead engineering teams
Supervise business operations or analytics personnel
Assign work to staff or employees
Manage site preservation plan
Manage industrial production activities or processes
Manage maintenance or repair activities
Supervise personnel or staff in religious settings
Delegate authority for engineering activities
Prepare employee work schedules or assignments
Supervise environmental sustainability related operations or activities
Supervise service workers
Supervise personnel or contractors in education related settings
Supervise workers providing client or patient services
Delegate administrative support activities
Coordinate personnel recruitment activities

Getting Information

Monitor social media to refine business use and strategies
Conduct business, market, or managerial research
Develop message to be shared in speeches, debates, or press conferences
Gather information for news stories
Research information for news programs and broadcasts
Survey land or properties
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Conduct interviews to gather public, community, or government services related information
Review construction blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
Review traffic routing or control plans
Gather information in order to provide services to clients
Collect statistical data
Research geographical information using library or internet
Research impact of environmental conservation initiatives
Collect personal information
Determine customer needs
Review architectural, mapping, or drafting related codes and specifications
Review engineering data or reports
Interpret information from diagrams, blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings
Read operating, service, or repair manuals
Conduct field trips
Review maps to determine location or routes
Evaluate environmental impact of operational or development activities
Conduct plant location surveys
Conduct survey research of specified populations and demographics
Collect archival or historical material
Conduct interviews to gather information about business operations
Review engineering codes and specifications
Research engineering designs or applications
Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities
Investigate environmental impact of projects and activities

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Maintain relationships with external agencies, organizations, and communities
Maintain relationships with stakeholders
Establish relationships with external agencies and community organizations
Develop collaborative business relationships
Maintain relationships with clients and customers
Establish relationships with clients and customers
Develop cooperative working relationships with community service organizations
Represent the organization in external relations
Maintain relationships with vendors
Manage community relations for law enforcement agency
Establish long-term relationships with industry professionals
Establish relationships with employees and co-workers
Establish recruiting relationship with regional colleges
Develop working relationships with others to facilitate support and program activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Terminate vendor relationships
Terminate personnel or staff employment
Terminate contractor employment
Approve expenditures
Select media advertising services
Terminate client relationships
Establish project teams
Implement organizational process or policy changes
Approve changes to business processes
Determine program eligibility
Adapt writing style based on analysis of data or audience
Implement company or staff policies
Approve product design or changes
Edit written materials or content
Authorize contractual actions or expenditures
Determine project implementation methods and procedures
Determine administrative policies or standards
Discharge workers using employee dismissal guidelines
Correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling in written materials
Follow safety procedures and regulations in architectural or engineering environments
Discipline staff for infractions of rules or regulations

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Plan meetings
Plan conferences, programs, or events
Develop financial contingency plans
Adapt activities to meet customer or participant needs
Develop project contingency plans
Plan activity and work schedules
Develop plans for architectural, mapping, or drafting related programs, projects, or services
Manage projects to keep within time, cost, and quality guidelines
Prepare quality management plan
Develop plans for engineering programs, projects, or services
Plan entertainment or dining activities
Plan construction of structures or facilities
Plan student extracurricular activities
Develop plans for religious programs, projects, or services
Plan surveys of target population
Plan production processes
Prepare detailed work plans
Develop plans for education related programs, projects, or services
Plan study of work problems or procedures
Develop emergency response plans or procedures
Plan testing of engineering designs and materials
Plan scientific, research, or investigative studies

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Discuss issues or concerns with community groups
Discuss issues or concerns with external agencies or authorities
Conduct public relations
Communicate policy issues and concerns to public affairs office
Coordinate media relations
Present information to the public
Provide educational information to the public
Represent organization at meetings and events
Provide commentary or analysis concerning historical periods or events
Explain project details to the general public
Communicate environmental issues with the public
Present sustainable products or services information to the public
Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences
Provide educational materials to community members
Provide technical information or assistance to public
Consult customers concerning needs
Discuss land conservation plans with property owners

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze business or financial data and information
Analyze operational or management reports to inform business decisions
Analyze business or organizational practices or procedures
Perform SWOT analysis
Audit financial records or processes
Determine regulatory limitations on project
Evaluate impact of regulations or laws
Analyze financial records to improve efficiency
Conduct industry or market analysis
Model operational processes
Interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
Interpret laws or legislation
Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes
Analyze current and historical utility costs
Analyze socioeconomic data
Interpret information to formulate story ideas
Analyze market conditions or trends
Analyze data to assess operational or project effectiveness
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze member or congregation participation
Analyze engineering design problems
Analyze engineering data
Perform market segmentation analysis
Analyze administrative, financial, and operational budgets

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Evaluate employee performance
Evaluate advertising promotions
Evaluate information from employment interviews
Evaluate program effectiveness
Evaluate contract personnel performance
Evaluate applicant qualifications for employment
Judge quality of services
Determine social service program status
Evaluate business or management strategies
Evaluate costs of completed projects
Conduct production reviews
Analyze project proposals or data to determine feasibility, cost, or time
Evaluate personnel policies, practices, or benefits
Evaluate training programs, materials, or instructors
Evaluate applicant eligibility for employment
Develop procedures or metrics to evaluate operations
Evaluate company recruiting needs
Evaluate potential or existing project sites
Evaluate potential value of products, technologies, or resources
Evaluate capital projects

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Conduct meetings with clients and customers
Collaborate with organizational or team members to accomplish work
Collaborate with organizational members on business or operational matters
Collaborate with organizational members on marketing activities
Provide liaison services between departments, agencies, or federal and local entities
Collaborate with artistic production workers such as performers, directors, designers, and others
Collaborate with employees to reduce costs
Respond to employee concerns
Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs
Collaborate with employees to improve organizational systems
Conduct staff or co-worker meetings
Discuss advertising strategies
Discuss financial matters
Respond to concerns from parents and students
Discuss preparation of engineering designs or operational plans with technical personnel
Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate requirements into contracts

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Provide advice on various aspects of business operations
Provide advice regarding program quality or effectiveness
Advise planning officials concerning regional or urban projects
Consult stakeholders about innovation and market opportunities
Recommend alterations in construction or specifications
Advise others on human resources situations and issues
Advise persons on rural or urban land use
Provide labor relations advice to management or labor unions
Counsel clients regarding personal issues or problems
Match clients to public or community services
Advise others on architectural issues
Advise individuals regarding financial matters
Recommend organizational process or policy changes
Advise clients or community groups on health issues
Provide marital advice or counseling
Advise others on community or social services issues
Advise others on engineering issues
Advise others on matters of public policy
Refer patients or clients to community services or resources
Refer candidates to government services or resources
Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families
Counsel individuals in spiritual matters
Help clients get needed services or resources

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Develop promotional or advertising strategies
Develop sales or marketing strategies
Develop project communication strategies
Develop program or project objectives
Prepare promotional plans
Develop financial or business plans
Develop community programs
Develop organizational goals or objectives
Develop business or market strategies
Establish project closure requirements
Develop real estate property
Define project scope
Establish inspection program to verify safety standards and ensure meeting of specifications
Prepare enterprise level or organization wide project plans
Prepare company vision statement

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor financial performance
Monitor project performance metrics
Monitor contract performance
Monitor public transportation and transit systems operation
Monitor project scope guidelines
Monitor recreational or entertainment facility operations
Monitor consumer or market trends
Ensure compliance with polices or regulations
Monitor performance of others
Track production costs
Monitor project risk mitigation plan
Monitor financial indicators
Ensure conformance to building regulations

Training and Teaching Others

Prepare operational reports or presentations
Prepare public, community, or governmental service reports
Write informational material
Develop instructional materials
Plan learning activities for improving social behavior
Develop training materials
Develop employee orientation materials
Plan esteem building activities for children
Prepare engineering reports or presentations
Prepare sales or marketing-based reports or presentations
Prepare educational reports or presentations
Coordinate employee continuing education programs
Develop educational and instructional programs
Organize training procedure manuals
Orient new employees
Adapt course of study to meet student needs
Select method of instruction
Manage educational content

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Develop operational budgets
Manage program or project budgets
Manage operational budgets
Identify internal or external resources to support project
Examine expenditures to ensure activities are within budget
Manage organizational or operational finances
Prepare project budgets
Determine supplier with best bid


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