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Fundraisers in Iowa

Want to work as a Fundraisers in Iowa? Here’s what you need to know. 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.

What do Fundraisers Make in Iowa?

For fundraisers working in Iowa, wages run about $59,890 per year (or roughly $28.79/hour).Earnings range from $43,800 at the 10th percentile to $101,160 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$43,800	$21.06
25th percentile	$50,740	$24.39
Median (50th)	$59,890	$28.79
75th percentile	$78,120	$37.56
90th percentile	$101,160	$48.64

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Iowa nationwide is 1.06.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, fundraisers earn a median of $118,069 per year ($56.76/hour), lower than the Iowa median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 302,572 fundraisers across the United States. In Iowa alone, around 1,130 people work in this role. That’s right around the typical state median of 1,130.

Top Iowa Metros for Fundraisers

These are the Iowa metros with the most fundraisers in Iowa.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	320	$65,300
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	120	$57,920
Iowa City, IA	120	$58,060
Cedar Rapids, IA	110	$56,900
Ames, IA	90	$76,380
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	60	$55,810
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	50	$59,540
Dubuque, IA	40	$60,470

Top States for Fundraisers Employment

These states have the highest employment of fundraisers work.

State	Number Employed
New York	11,380
California	10,570
Massachusetts	5,940
Pennsylvania	5,600
Florida	5,470
Texas	4,800
Illinois	4,080
Ohio	3,600
North Carolina	3,520
Virginia	3,520
Washington	3,410
Michigan	3,270
Minnesota	2,680
District of Columbia	2,660
Colorado	2,650
Georgia	2,640
Tennessee	2,340
Maryland	2,270
Wisconsin	2,120
Indiana	2,110

Highest-Paying States for Fundraisers

These states pay the most for fundraisers.

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$80,810
New York	$77,480
Minnesota	$76,020
Massachusetts	$74,370
Nebraska	$74,270
New Jersey	$74,230
Washington	$73,840
Colorado	$73,280
Maryland	$72,740
Connecticut	$71,850

Skills

Key fundraisers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for fundraisers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
• Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
• Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
• Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government 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.
• 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.
• Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
• Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.

Work Activities

• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
• Getting Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Developing Objectives and Strategies
• Working with Computers
• Thinking Creatively
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Selling or Influencing Others
• Developing and Building Teams

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Facebook In-demand technologies: Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Business Administration & Management
• Communication & Media Studies
• Public Relations & Advertising

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Related Careers

Careers similar to fundraisers include:

• Financial Managers
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• Management Analysts

Also Known As

Annual Giving Coordinator, Annual Giving Officer, Campaign Fundraiser, Capital Campaign Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Contract Grant Writer, Development Associate, Development Coordinator, Development Officer, Direct Response Consultant, Donation Coordinator, Donation Specialist, Donor Officer, Donor Relations Officer, Donor Specialist.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 13-1131.00