Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Fundraisers:
58.2%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
This result is backed by strong agreement across multiple data sources.
AI Resilience Report forFundraisers
$72,550 median salary•10,000 annual openings•SOC Code: 13-1131.00
Fundraisers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
Fundraising is labeled "Mostly Resilient" because the heart of the work, building real relationships with donors, showing up at events, and earning people's trust, is exactly the kind of deeply human activity that AI struggles to replicate. In fact, 82% of fundraisers are already comfortable using AI for donor research, while most still feel that AI-generated donor communications feel too impersonal, which shows that the field is finding a healthy balance between tools and human connection.
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This role is mostly resilient
Fundraising is labeled "Mostly Resilient" because the heart of the work, building real relationships with donors, showing up at events, and earning people's trust, is exactly the kind of deeply human activity that AI struggles to replicate. In fact, 82% of fundraisers are already comfortable using AI for donor research, while most still feel that AI-generated donor communications feel too impersonal, which shows that the field is finding a healthy balance between tools and human connection.
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Latest AI news for Fundraisers
These articles highlight how AI is transforming fundraising careers. For instance, "The AI Imperative for Fundraising" shows that organizations utilizing AI are achieving greater efficiency and stronger donor confidence, essential traits for successful fundraisers. Additionally, the study on AI outperforming human fundraisers suggests that mastering AI tools can significantly enhance fundraising outcomes. By embracing AI technology, future fundraisers can build resilience in their careers, focusing on meaningful relationships while leveraging data-driven insights for better results.
How to Harness the Power of AI Fundraising
www.bwf.com • 9/20/2026
Jul 13, 2026 — AI tools eliminate the guesswork from fundraising, enabling nonprofits to concentrate more energy on their top prospects.
The AI Imperative for Fundraising
www.nonprofitpro.com • 6/29/2026
Organizations with a more intentional approach to AI are seeing stronger fundraising, greater efficiency, and higher donor confidence,...
AI Convinces People to Donate Nearly 3x More Than Human Fundraisers
www.unite.ai • 6/18/2026
A new Oxford-led study suggests that leading language models can raise notably more money than professional fundraisers, and can reliably...
To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting
candid.org • 2/14/2024
Candid Blog | Learn what generative AI is, ways it can be useful for nonprofit grantwriting, and how to use it responsibly.
Fierce Healthcare Fundraising Tracker—Nabla clinches $24M to expand AI assistant; Vida Health banks $28.5M
www.fiercehealthcare.com • 11/22/2022
With the market under pressure, digital health funding continues to cool down as investors write smaller checks and focus on early-stage startups.
More Career Info
Career: Fundraisers
They help organizations get money by planning events, reaching out to donors, and promoting causes to support important projects and goals.
Parent Careers
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$72,550
Jobs (2025)
140,900
Growth (2025-35)
+5.5%
Annual Openings
10,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
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Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
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Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
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Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
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Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.
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Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
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Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
