Will AI Replace Fundraisers?

Identify and build relationships with potential donors.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Write and send letters of thanks to donors.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Create or update donor databases.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Monitor progress of fundraising drives.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop and maintain media contact lists.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare materials such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags for charitable events.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.