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Fundraising Coordinator

$38k–$60kEntry~4 months to transition

Power the mission behind the mission. Coordinate campaigns, manage donor records, support events, and give the team the data and logistics it needs to raise life-changing funds consistently.

Key skills you'll need
Salesforce / CRMDonor Database ManagementEvent CoordinationProspect ResearchMicrosoft Office
Career progression
Assistant
0–2yr
Coordinator
2–4yr
Manager
4–7yr
Director
7yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Fundraising FundamentalsPaidmenu_book Nonprofit Fundraising EssentialsPaid
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Major Gifts Officer

$65k–$110kMid~6 months to transition

Unlock transformational funding. Build deep, trust-based relationships with high-net-worth individuals and institutions, making the case for five- and six-figure gifts that change what's possible.

Key skills you'll need
Major Donor CultivationProposal WritingSalesforceProspect ResearchMoves Management
Career progression
Associate Officer
0–2yr
Officer
2–5yr
Senior Officer
5–8yr
VP of Development
8yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Major Gifts FundraisingPaidlock_open Moves ManagementFree
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Grant Writer

$50k–$85kMid~5 months to transition

Win the funding that funds the work. Research foundations and government sources, craft compelling proposals, and manage the reporting cycle to keep multi-year grants healthy and renewed.

Key skills you'll need
Grant WritingProspect ResearchFoundation RelationsBudget NarrativesFunder Reporting
Career progression
Research Assistant
0–2yr
Grant Writer
2–5yr
Senior Grant Writer
5–8yr
Grants Manager
8yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book Grant Writing CertificatePaidlock_open Proposal Writing BasicsFree
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Director of Development

$85k–$145kSenior~8 months to transition

Lead the revenue engine. Set fundraising strategy, manage a major-donor portfolio, lead the development team, and build the institutional relationships that sustain the mission long-term.

Key skills you'll need
Fundraising StrategyPortfolio ManagementTeam LeadershipPlanned GivingBoard Engagement
Career progression
Development Manager
0–3yr
Associate Director
3–6yr
Director
6–10yr
Chief Development Officer
10yr+
Top courses to get started
menu_book CFRE Certification PrepPaidlock_open Strategic Nonprofit LeadershipFree
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