programme-funding-manager/references/tasks.md

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.