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Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or
sponsorships. Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase
awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs. Create or update donor databases. Design or
produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising
events. Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching. Develop fundraising
activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs. Develop or implement
fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs. Develop strategies to
encourage new or increased contributions. Direct or coordinate web-based fundraising activities, such as
online auctions or donation Web sites. Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff
members. Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods. Explain
the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors. Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations. Monitor progress of
fundraising drives. Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf
events, or walks. Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events. Secure commitments
of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors. Solicit cash or in-kind donations or
sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors. Write speeches, press releases, or other
promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking
funds. Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations. Conduct research
to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors,
potential investors, or general donor markets. Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or
donations for fundraising events. Develop and maintain media contact lists. Prepare materials for charitable
events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags. Secure speakers for charitable events,
community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.
Write and send letters of thanks to donors. Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate
fundraising program data.
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