Career Paths From Fundraisers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Fundraising ManagersCareer Change97.5% skill match
Fundraisers and Fundraising Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Fundraising Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 73% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$125,470
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Advertising and Promotions ManagersCareer Change95.8% skill match
Fundraisers and Advertising and Promotions Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Advertising and Promotions Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 84% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$133,660
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Sales ManagersCareer Change96.7% skill match
Fundraisers and Sales Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Sales Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 104% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$148,270
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Financial ManagersCareer Change96.7% skill match
Fundraisers and Financial Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Financial Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 130% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$166,570
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesLateral Move96.1% skill match
Fundraisers and Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$82,890
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Education Administrators, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.3% skill match
Fundraisers and Education Administrators, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Education Administrators, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 44% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$104,590
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Human Resources ManagersCareer Change95.8% skill match
Fundraisers and Human Resources Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Human Resources Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 106% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$149,280
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsCareer Change95.7% skill match
Fundraisers and Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 45% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$104,920
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsCareer Change95.2% skill match
Fundraisers and Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 8% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$78,660
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingCareer Change95.1% skill match
Fundraisers and Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 10% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$79,520
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Labor Relations SpecialistsLateral Move97% skill match
Fundraisers and Labor Relations Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Labor Relations Specialists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 32% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$95,420
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
LawyersCareer Change96.7% skill match
Fundraisers and Lawyers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Lawyers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 120% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$159,670
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Music Directors and ComposersCareer Change96.5% skill match
Fundraisers and Music Directors and Composers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Music Directors and Composers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$73,710
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareCareer Change95.3% skill match
Fundraisers and Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 18% lower.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$59,300
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersCareer Change96% skill match
Fundraisers and First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 21% higher.
Current median salary
$72,550
Target median salary
$87,520
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.