Definition of Occupation

Plans, manages or participates in raising assets and resources for an organization or cause. May perform all or some fund-raising functions depending on size and type of organization--health, education, arts, religion, human services, humanities, environmental, etc. Functions may include annual giving strategies such as benefit events, soliciting individuals in person, by direct mail or telephone, approaching foundations for grants, running planned giving campaign to establish/augment endowment funds or mounting a special purpose capital campaign (e.g. for new building). Works for nonprofit organization or firm that consults to nonprofits.

NOTE: This profile does not cover political fund-raising.