Fundraisers are required to collect money for nonprofit organisations, churches, political parties, hospitals, and charities. Their job is closely related to methods to promote the cause or institution and attract donations. Fundraisers target potential businesses, communities, and individuals for donors. Some of these workers can also work in consultancy work with a wide range of companies

Fundraisers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Building fundraising relationships.
• Collecting donations.
• Working with mass media to promote events.
• Recruiting volunteers.
• Creating reports related to organisation´s activities.

• Being creative and flexible.
• Being able to stay calm under pressure.
• Being well organised.
• Being persuasive.
• Having teamwork abilities.
• Having knowledge about Data Protection Act in cases related to donor databases.
• Being committed to projects and deadline meeting.
• Having competent math skills.
• Having interpersonal abilities.
• Having problem solving skills.

There are no specific qualifications required to be a Fundraiser, but many workers of this area have degrees that help them to meet requirements of this job. It is recommended to have a degree in marketing, sales, business studies, or related subjects for job application. These courses require five GCSE’s (A
*-C) and two A levels, including Math and English.

There is a trainee programme offered by Fundraising Training Ltd for graduates who want to enter to this sector.