Career fit quiz

Is Fundraiser the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the fundraiser career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the fundraiser job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love building relationships
Statement 2 of 8I’m comfortable asking for money
Statement 3 of 8I write well
Statement 4 of 8I care about causes
Statement 5 of 8I can handle rejection
Statement 6 of 8I like events
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $72,550 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Fundraisers organize events, campaigns and donor relationships to raise money and other donations for organizations such as charities, universities and hospitals.

  • Identify and research donors
  • Build donor relationships
  • Ask for gifts
  • Plan events and campaigns
  • Write appeals and grant proposals

Read a full day in the life or see fundraiser salary data.

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