Description
Fundraisers raise money for their non-government organisations. They organise charity events, shows, exhibitions and spread awareness about the organisation and its campaigns. They use various methods and strategies to convince prospective donors to support their cause. . It involves sending thank you letters, receipts and tax exemption certificates, updating donors about the organisation’s upcoming plans. Basically, they ensure that every donor is appreciated for what s/he does.Hence, they become key spokespersons or faces of the organisation.
Requirements
There’s no specific qualification required to be a fundraiser though a qualification in social work and management (for senior-level positions) may come handy.
The skills required are:
* Passion and drive for the work
* Good communication and networking skills
* Ability to be diligent and persistent is important to keep one’s motivation levels high
Job Prospects
While salaries in the non-profit organisations cannot be compared with the corporate sector, they are sufficient to sustain good living standards. In addition, you can earn incentives depending on how much funds you are able to raise. The starting salary of a fundraiser with an international organisation is around ?.11,000 a month. Based on performance and availability of positions in the organisation, one can move up and become a team leader in a year and a senior team leader in the next couple of years.
Pros & Cons
* Your efforts can sustain a worthwhile cause and change lives
* The space and freedom to try new things, which one can never experience in a corporate job
* Work may involve considerable outdoor activity
* Low pay scales* Competition from corporate CSR arms/foundations
