AI exposure by occupation, O*NET 13-1131.00

Will AI replace Fundraisers?

Fundraisers: AI can already handle 18 of 28 tasks; the work mostly needs a frontier-tier model.

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Every task, scored

The 28 tasks O*NET 30.3 lists for Fundraisers, from most to least exposed. 18 reach 60 or more, the level at which AI already handles a task.

Task AI exposure Evidence Model tier Importance
Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data. 85 Estimated Efficient 3.7
Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations. 80 Estimated Efficient 4.1
Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events. 79 Observed Frontier 3.5
Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors. 75 Estimated Frontier 4.8
Write and send letters of thanks to donors. 75 Estimated Standard 4.7
Create or update donor databases. 75 Estimated Efficient 4.5
Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors. 75 Estimated Frontier 4.5
Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets. 75 Estimated Standard 4.1
Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members. 75 Estimated Frontier 4.0
Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods. 75 Estimated Frontier 3.9
Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events. 75 Estimated Frontier 3.8
Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs. 75 Estimated Standard 3.8
Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships. 75 Estimated Frontier 3.7
Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors. 75 Estimated Standard 3.5
Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations. 75 Estimated Standard 3.4
Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes. 75 Estimated Frontier 3.0
Prepare materials such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags for charitable events. 75 Estimated Efficient 2.4
Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds. 65 Observed Standard 3.5
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions. 50 Estimated Frontier 4.3
Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs. 50 Estimated Frontier 4.2
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs. 50 Estimated Frontier 4.0
Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.3
Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.3
Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.2
Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites. 50 Estimated Frontier 3.1
Develop and maintain media contact lists. 50 Estimated Standard 2.9
Identify and build relationships with potential donors. 15 Estimated No tier 5.0
Monitor progress of fundraising drives. 8 Estimated No tier 3.9

Observed: scored from AI use recorded in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), 2 of 28 tasks. Estimated: scored from the task's O*NET 30.3 work activity, 26 of 28. Importance is O*NET's 1 to 5 rating of how central the task is. Model tier is the lowest tier that can do the task under the published rubric; "No tier" marks hands-on work.

The model tier this role needs

A frontier-tier model or lower covers 92% of the role's importance-weighted task work. 92% of the work is something AI can address at some tier, and 8% is hands-on.

Efficient, standard and frontier tiers come from the JobRoute model tier reference. The recommended tier is the lowest one that covers 80% of the work AI can address. How the method works.

Wages, employment and outlook

US employment
111,040
Median annual wage
$72,550
Middle half of earners
$57,480 to $92,180
Projected change, 2024 to 2034
+4.3%

Employment and wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, national. Projection: BLS Employment Projections 2024 to 2034.

Adjacent roles

The occupations that reuse the most of this role's skills, with the usual time to move. These are the first places to look when you plan to redeploy or retrain people in this role.

Skill overlap and transition time from the JobRoute role adjacency graph on O*NET 30.3 skills.

Questions about Fundraisers and AI

Will AI replace Fundraisers?

AI already handles 18 of the 28 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, at a task exposure of 60 or more, and the role's importance-weighted exposure is 63 out of 100. JobRoute scores tasks, not whole jobs, so the score shows how much of the work changes rather than whether the job disappears. BLS projects employment to change by +4.3% from 2024 to 2034.

What is the AI exposure of Fundraisers?

63 out of 100 on JobRoute's task exposure measure, the importance-weighted average of the role's O*NET task scores. Higher means more of the work is AI-doable today. 2 of the 28 task scores are observed in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), and the other 26 are estimated from each task's O*NET work activity.

Which Fundraisers tasks can AI already do?

The tasks with the highest exposure are: Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data; Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations; Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events. They are three of the 18 tasks that reach 60 or more.

What AI model tier does this role need?

A frontier-tier model or lower covers 92% of the role's importance-weighted task work. JobRoute assigns each task the lowest tier that can do it under a published rubric and recommends the lowest tier that covers 80% of the work AI can address.

How many people work as Fundraisers, and what do they earn?

111,040 people in the United States, with a median annual wage of $72,550 (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). BLS Employment Projections expect a change of +4.3% from 2024 to 2034.

How to cite

Data version 2026-11-02, JobRoute method v1.0.0. Download all occupations or this occupation as JSON. Methodology.

JobRoute (2026). AI exposure: Fundraisers. Data version 2026-11-02, method v1.0.0. Built on O*NET 30.3, BLS OEWS May 2025 and the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026). CC BY 4.0. https://www.jobroute.ai/jobs/fundraisers

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