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How exposed to AI is a Fundraiser?

Of the 28 tasks O*NET lists for fundraisers, 7 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 8 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Contract Grant WriterDevelopment AssociateDevelopment OfficerDirect Response ConsultantFundraising ConsultantGrant CoordinatorPhilanthropy OfficerPrincipal Gifts Officer
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
28
tasks rated for this occupation
100%
hold a degree, from a survey of 21
82k
people do this job in the US
37 of 48
least protected in business and finance

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

7
  • Write and send letters of thanks to donors
  • Create or update donor databases
  • Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions
  • Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs
  • Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations
  • Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors
  • Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching

Only with software built on top

13
  • Identify and build relationships with potential donors
  • Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors
  • Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets
  • Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs
  • Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods
  • Monitor progress of fundraising drives
  • Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs
  • Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data
  • Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events
  • Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds
  • Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations
  • Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes
  • Develop and maintain media contact lists

Cannot be sped up

8
  • Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors
  • Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members
  • Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events
  • Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships
  • Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks
  • Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites
  • Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events
  • Prepare materials such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags for charitable events
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.