Will AI replace Fundraising Managers?

AI can do 65% of the work Fundraising Managers do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 2 of their 16 tasks, while 10 more are ready but barely used so far. 4 still need a person.

AI is already doing this2 · 12% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.Mostly automated9% of time
  • Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet Web pages.Mostly assisted3% of time

AI could do this next10 · 53% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.9% of time
  • Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.8% of time
  • Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.8% of time
  • Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.7% of time
  • Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.4% of time
  • Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.4% of time
  • Manage fundraising budgets.4% of time
  • Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.3% of time
  • Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.2% of time
  • Formulate policies and procedures related to fundraising programs.2% of time

Still needs a person4 · 35% of time

No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.

  • Assign, supervise, and review the activities of fundraising staff.13% of time
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new fundraising opportunities.11% of time
  • Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.9% of time
  • Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.1% of time

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What this means

AI can do most of this work faster, but a real part of the job still needs a person. Real use is still behind at 9 out of 100, so the change here is only getting started. The people who learn which tasks to hand off will pull ahead.

What to do next

  • Do the 2 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 10 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Build on the 4 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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