Fundraising

All employers from the non-profit sector.

Fundraising (fund=capital, to raise=raise) simply means acquiring financial or material donations for a non-profit organization. There are various methods of persuading donors (e.g. the state, private individuals, companies, foundations) to make a donation.

Fundraising is often closely linked to press and public relations work and/or marketing.

Tasks include Conceptual work, planning fundraising campaigns, networking.

Work as an

• intern in organizations
• volunteer in an organization
• attend further training courses

Requirements for starting your career

• application-oriented specialist knowledge
• demonstrable identification with the employer
• initial project management experience

There is no state-recognized training path. Lateral entry has so far been the usual entry route. This often happens via other activities in the non-profit sector.

There are relatively few people with relevant experience in Germany and the number of jobs is expected to increase. The field therefore offers good prospects for the future.

There are specific courses of study and a fundraising academy in Frankfurt that offers training recognized by the sector, but this is not a mandatory requirement for entry. The church sector(Diakonie, Caritas) has the most pronounced fundraising structures in Germany.

Further information and job vacancies: German Fundraising Association and Fundraising and Social Marketing.

Other activities in the <link>non-profit sector, fundraising is often only part of the remit.