Charity fundraiser | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and organisations.

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Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
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Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
Create or update donor databases.
Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
Monitor progress of fundraising drives.
Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.
Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations.
Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.
Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.
Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds.
Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.

Average salary
36,488 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Charity fundraiser

37,298 GBP
36,219 GBP

Average salary for part-time Charity fundraiser

Average salary for full-time Charity fundraiser

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20,592 GBP
20,664 GBP
19,931 GBP

36,488 GBP
36,219 GBP
37,298 GBP

Salary over time for Charity fundraiser

Salary for this role has increased over time

31,910 GBP
32,351 GBP
33,030 GBP
34,046 GBP
34,383 GBP
34,884 GBP
36,488 GBP
38,022 GBP

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Future outlook for Charity fundraisers

Very good outlook

115 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

3% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

25% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Charity fundraiser and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

47% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
31% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
19% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You can apply directly to get into charity fundraising, if you've got relevant experience from other work, for example advertising, public relations, events, sales or finance.

You'll need:

customer service skills
persistence and determination
the ability to use your initiative
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to work well with others
sensitivity and understanding
knowledge of English language
business management skills
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Charity fundraiser

Event Management

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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