Fundraisers
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 1,309 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second 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 second 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 about 86% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
AI could do much of this on its own
Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Create or update donor databases.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Prepare materials such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags for charitable events.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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