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Fundraisers

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Median Salary

$66,490

~$32/hr · ~$5,541/mo

US Jobs

134K

As fast as average

AI & Automation Risk

7/10

High Risk

AI & Automation Risk

High Risk 7/10

Fundraising involves significant digital work including donor research, data analysis, and the creation of promotional messaging, all of which are highly susceptible to AI automation and enhancement. While major gift solicitation and event management require high-level interpersonal skills and physical presence, the majority of the administrative, analytical, and communication-based tasks are moving toward AI-driven workflows.

Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home

Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.

City	Local Salary	Cost of Living	Real Purchasing Power
Grand Forks, ND-MNBEST VALUE	$81,770	Below avg (85.9)	$95,182
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$104,000	Above avg (113.1)	$91,987
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA	$80,870	Below avg (90.9)	$88,954
Rochester, MN	$78,370	Below avg (93.0)	$84,307
Ames, IA	$76,380	Below avg (91.5)	$83,507
Bismarck, ND	$73,580	Below avg (89.4)	$82,347
Napa, CA	$90,950	Above avg (111.8)	$81,332
Omaha, NE-IA	$74,780	Below avg (92.5)	$80,865
Chico, CA	$84,430	Above avg (104.7)	$80,605
Vallejo, CA	$87,090	Above avg (109.4)	$79,637
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$73,290	Below avg (92.5)	$79,232
Fargo, ND-MN	$69,930	Below avg (89.1)	$78,454
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$70,550	Below avg (90.1)	$78,310
Ithaca, NY	$77,900	Average (99.5)	$78,269
Tuscaloosa, AL	$69,690	Below avg (89.1)	$78,209