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SUGGESTED MAJOR:

BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION

In an environmental advocacy group, fundraising professionals strategize to raise funds and engage donors. They identify and research potential donors who may have an interest in the organization's environmental advocacy work. They also write grant proposals that outline the organization's projects, goals, and expected outcomes.

RELATED MAJORS:

  • Marketing

  • Public Relations

  • Communications

  • Economics

CAREERS:

  • Development Director

  • Grants Manager

  • Events and Fundraising Manager

  • Corporate Partnerships Manager

  • Donor Relations Coordinator

Plus Many More!!!

"STEREOTYPICAL" TRAITS:

  • Communication Skills

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Creativity

  • Persistence

  • Passion for the Cause

  • Adaptability

  • Analytical Skills

  • Leadership Skills

SALARY:

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U.S. Average 2023

Development Director

Source: Salary.com

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