Fundraising Manager career guide
Fundraising Managers develop campaigns, partnerships and events to generate income that supports charitable and community organisations.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Fundraising Manager do?
Fundraising Managers develop campaigns, partnerships and events to generate income that supports charitable and community organisations.
- Office
- Events
- Hybrid working
- Charities
- Hospitals
- Universities
- Museums
- International NGOs
How to become a Fundraising Manager
Fundraising professionals combine relationship management, marketing and commercial thinking to secure long-term funding.
Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or relevant experience in fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
- University
- Degree apprenticeship
- Direct employment or training
Skills and progression for Fundraising Manager
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Presentation
- Organisation
- Commercial awareness
- Head of Fundraising
- Director of Fundraising
- Director of Development
- Chief Executive
- Trustee
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