Fundraiser Director
Are you an enthusiastic person that loves to help? With the growing population of green non profits, there is ever growing need for fund raising directors. Being a Fundraiser Director can give you advantages over other jobs.
The career outlook for a fundraising director is very good. They make on average $49-$75 thousand a year.
With the push towards the green economy in full swing, the need for knowledgeable fundraisers is a must. Fundraisers organize with people throughout their area to help raise money for that organization. Depending on the type of work one does, this career can be quite lucrative. Make sure that you are an extremely organized person; you will be on the phone a lot and will have to keep track of people.
Self motivation is a must. If you are always the person that your friends are going to plan parties, than this might be a good fit for you. Keeping up with the latest on what is going on that field will help you keep a competitive advantage over the competition. In today's economic times places are struggling to find fundraiser who can survive the market.
To get this career you will need a Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science degree. Some experience in sales in necessary. Keep in mind that sales experience can come in many different forms. Make sure you understand the keys to writing a killer resume. If you ran a coffee shop for a few years, than it may be enough to get you in the door. Your personality should do the rest.
Fundraiser Director Resources
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Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work
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Winning Grants Step by Step (The Jossey-Bass Nonprofit Guidebook Series)
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Fundraising For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
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