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fundraising-assistant Occupational skill for the role 'fundraising assistant' (also: philanthropy assistant, fundraising secretary, fundraising administrative assistant, fundraising officer, fundraising clerk). Use when the user asks for typical fundraising assistant work such as: Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.; Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.; Create or update donor databases.

Fundraising Assistant

Fundraising assistants provide administrative support for fundraising managers. They target potential donators or sponsors by applying surveys. They process donations and grant payments, maintain electronic and paper filing systems for all grants and donations, acknowledge donations and write thank you letters and maintain fundraising records.

Core workflow

  1. Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
  2. Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
  3. Create or update donor databases.
  4. Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
  5. Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
  6. Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
  7. Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
  8. Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • establish contact with potential donors
  • manage accounts
  • perform business research
  • perform clerical duties
  • perform fundraising activities
  • perform office routine activities
  • support managers

Hot technologies

  • Salesforce software
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1d6fbb43-f4c7-4839-8099-55eae5d424a5), ONET 30.3 (13-1131.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*