Fundraisers

Fundraisers score 52 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #199 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 28 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 4 on its own and 20 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 6 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

52/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #199of 923 jobs
US workers: 111,040BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $72,550a year
In real AI use: 6 of 28tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 4 (14%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 20 (71%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 4 (14%)

Write and send letters of thanks to donors.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Identify and build relationships with potential donors.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Create or update donor databases.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Monitor progress of fundraising drives.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Develop and maintain media contact lists.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Prepare materials such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags for charitable events.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use

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Questions about fundraisers and AI

Will AI replace fundraisers?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Fundraisers score 52 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #199 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 24 of the job's 28 tasks, 4 of them on its own, while 4 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which fundraisers tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Write and send letters of thanks to donors"; "Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data"; "Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors".

Which fundraisers tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members"; "Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships"; "Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 6 of the 28 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

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

About 111,040 people in the US, with median pay of $72,550 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.