We surveyed 539 social fundraisers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical social fundraiser. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a social fundraiser?
Low
High
Working as a social fundraiser typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a social fundraiser?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a social fundraiser typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a social fundraiser?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a social fundraiser. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for social fundraisers.
Do social fundraisers work full-time or part-time?
59% of social fundraisers work in full-time roles while 41% work part-time.
Is being a social fundraiser stressful?
Low
High
Social fundraisers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a social fundraiser?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a social fundraiser.
How competitive is the workplace for social fundraisers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for social fundraisers.
Does being a social fundraiser require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for social fundraisers.
Are social fundraisers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Social fundraisers are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do social fundraisers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Social fundraisers tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a social fundraiser physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a social fundraisers is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.
Are social fundraisers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Social fundraisers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a social fundraiser require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a social fundraiser.
Does being a good social fundraiser require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as social fundraisers.