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Fundraisers is a notable career in the 13 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Fundraisers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 13-1131 |
| title | Fundraisers |
| onet code | 13-1131.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 13 |
| tot emp | 105,930 |
| a mean | 73,130 |
| a median | 66,490 |
| a pct10 | 43,200 |
| a pct25 | 52,590 |
| a pct75 | 85,280 |
| a pct90 | 106,960 |
| h mean | 35 |
| h median | 31 |
The day-to-day work of a fundraisers typically centers on identify and build relationships with potential donors. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Persuasion, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.88 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working fundraisers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (90.5%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $80,810 and lowest in Arkansas at $46,670 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (California, New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Nebraska) average $76,590. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $80,810 | $86,650 | $51,860 | $130,230 | 10,570 |
| New York | $77,480 | $82,350 | $48,740 | $126,390 | 11,380 |
| Minnesota | $76,020 | $78,020 | $46,520 | $109,570 | 2,680 |
| Massachusetts | $74,370 | $78,270 | $48,140 | $118,300 | 5,940 |
| Nebraska | $74,270 | $78,150 | $45,480 | $107,780 | 920 |
| New Jersey | $74,230 | $77,080 | $49,050 | $109,030 | 1,570 |
| Washington | $73,840 | $77,030 | $47,780 | $112,370 | 3,410 |
| Colorado | $73,280 | $77,090 | $49,350 | $107,540 | 2,650 |
| Maryland | $72,740 | $76,080 | $50,940 | $103,110 | 2,270 |
| Connecticut | $71,850 | $77,030 | $51,850 | $116,760 | 1,210 |
| District of Columbia | $70,860 | $78,220 | $49,720 | $127,000 | 2,660 |
| New Hampshire | $70,220 | $74,810 | $45,900 | $110,770 | 710 |
| North Dakota | $70,210 | $74,550 | $50,000 | $109,290 | 280 |
| Vermont | $69,950 | $79,220 | $49,670 | $134,810 | 390 |
| Delaware | $67,560 | $70,510 | $41,600 | $99,930 | 330 |
| Rhode Island | $67,390 | $74,440 | $44,750 | $106,410 | 960 |
| Virginia | $67,010 | $75,150 | $40,690 | $115,570 | 3,520 |
| Indiana | $65,710 | $68,120 | $42,390 | $99,750 | 2,110 |
| Maine | $65,620 | $67,690 | $47,360 | $90,560 | 740 |
| Georgia | $65,420 | $69,200 | $42,990 | $100,530 | 2,640 |
| South Dakota | $64,910 | $69,620 | $34,220 | $95,500 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $64,000 | $69,540 | $41,580 | $102,470 | 2,120 |
| Michigan | $63,990 | $67,880 | $36,860 | $103,070 | 3,270 |
| New Mexico | $63,740 | $66,850 | $42,320 | $93,200 | 300 |
| Illinois | $63,360 | $66,010 | $39,410 | $93,280 | 4,080 |
| Oklahoma | $63,330 | $69,870 | $41,940 | $102,800 | 730 |
| North Carolina | $62,990 | $67,440 | $43,150 | $99,380 | 3,520 |
| Nevada | $62,670 | $65,830 | $42,630 | $83,090 | 270 |
| Florida | $62,570 | $73,110 | $41,800 | $111,850 | 5,470 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,360 | $66,440 | $42,240 | $98,430 | 5,600 |
| Kansas | $62,290 | $65,460 | $43,170 | $94,960 | 1,020 |
| South Carolina | $62,240 | $67,030 | $39,850 | $103,580 | 1,010 |
| Ohio | $62,190 | $65,980 | $40,160 | $99,340 | 3,600 |
| Arizona | $62,010 | $66,810 | $37,080 | $97,610 | 1,460 |
| Alaska | $61,990 | $66,620 | $45,350 | $96,260 | 220 |
| Oregon | $61,760 | $68,330 | $46,700 | $98,140 | 1,680 |
| Missouri | $61,640 | $68,160 | $41,710 | $105,810 | 1,150 |
| Hawaii | $61,030 | $62,210 | $35,780 | $85,700 | 430 |
| Kentucky | $60,680 | $63,220 | $38,140 | $92,130 | 750 |
| Utah | $60,610 | $63,490 | $38,080 | $95,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,520 | $70,430 | $36,720 | $96,240 | 100 |
| Idaho | $60,220 | $61,100 | $41,800 | $86,170 | 500 |
| Iowa | $59,890 | $67,310 | $43,800 | $101,160 | 1,130 |
| Montana | $59,750 | $61,760 | $40,050 | $83,620 | 640 |
| Texas | $58,320 | $64,950 | $38,730 | $103,520 | 4,800 |
| Alabama | $55,920 | $59,880 | $38,910 | $88,100 | 1,020 |
| Mississippi | $52,040 | $60,100 | $23,850 | $100,890 | 200 |
| West Virginia | $51,340 | $51,790 | $34,600 | $65,290 | 300 |
| Tennessee | $48,170 | $53,920 | $36,160 | $82,580 | 2,340 |
| Louisiana | $47,820 | $56,810 | $31,990 | $99,500 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $46,670 | $53,790 | $22,880 | $85,590 | 410 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for fundraisers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Annual Giving Coordinator or Annual Giving Officer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Fundraisers compares to others in the 13 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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