medium risk

Fundraisers

Also known as: Annual Giving Officer, Campaign Fundraiser, Capital Campaign Fundraiser, Chief Fundraising Officer, Community Fundraiser, Development Associate, Development Director, Development Officer, Direct Response Consultant, Director of Capital Giving

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

Higher risk than 44% of occupations

AI Impact Summary

Fundraisers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 36/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 44% of all analyzed occupations. Of 28 analyzed tasks, 9 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Skill Impact Analysis

AI-Vulnerable

AI-Resistant

AI-Augmented

AI-Vulnerable

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

AI-Resistant

Persuasion80%

Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Coordination70%

Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

+14 more skills

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma3%

Post-Secondary Certificate9%

Bachelor's Degree78%

Doctoral/Professional Degree6%

Level 93%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None6%

3-6 months3%

6 months - 1 year3%

1-2 years13%

2-4 years34%

4-6 years22%

8-10 years13%

Over 10 years6%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None22%

Up to 1 month34%

1-3 months13%

3-6 months9%

6 months - 1 year16%

2-4 years6%

How AI Impacts Each Task

28 tasks analyzed

Identify and build relationships with potential donors.

Risk: 23.0%AI: 20Time: 9%

Write and send letters of thanks to donors.

Risk: 83.2%AI: 85Time: 4%

Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.

Risk: 21.0%AI: 15Time: 7%

Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.

Risk: 53.0%AI: 65Time: 5%

Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.

Risk: 53.0%AI: 65Time: 5%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Identify and build relationships with potential donors.	20	23.0%	9%
Write and send letters of thanks to donors.	85	83.2%	4%
Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.	15	21.0%	7%
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.	65	53.0%	5%
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.	65	53.0%	5%

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 24.7%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IntegrityDependabilityInitiativeAttention to DetailPersistenceCooperationConcern for OthersAchievement/EffortLeadershipAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceSelf Control