# Tasks & work activities — programme funding manager

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-2033.00 (Fundraising Managers).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Assign, supervise, and review the activities of fundraising staff.
- **[Core]** Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
- **[Core]** Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
- **[Core]** Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
- **[Core]** Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
- **[Core]** Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- **[Core]** Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- **[Core]** Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new fundraising opportunities.
- **[Core]** Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
- **[Core]** Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.
- **[Core]** Formulate policies and procedures related to fundraising programs.
- **[Core]** Manage fundraising budgets.
- **[Core]** Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
- **[Core]** Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet Web pages.
- **[Supplemental]** Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.
- **[Supplemental]** Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.

## Detailed work activities

- Develop business or market strategies.
- Develop financial or business plans.
- Develop library or archival databases.
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- Develop organizational goals or objectives.
- Develop organizational policies or programs.
- Develop promotional materials.
- Direct financial operations.
- Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
- Edit documents.
- Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
- Evaluate employee performance.
- Evaluate program effectiveness.
- Examine financial records.
- Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
- Manage organizational or project budgets.
- Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
- Organize special events.
- Prepare proposal documents.
- Present information to the public.
- Supervise employees.