Fundraising Managers
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 514 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate nearly every task in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Manage fundraising budgets.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
AI could help, but needs extra software
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