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Census · Marketing · occupation code 13-1131

Fundraisers

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 1 of 28 tasks

  • Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 2.5% of the role's time · $183M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Identify and build relationships with potential donors.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 10.6% of the role's time · $771M

  • Create or update donor databases.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.0% of the role's time · $582M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 7.4% of the role's time · $535M

  • Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 6.7% of the role's time · $483M

  • Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.4% of the role's time · $462M

  • Write and send letters of thanks to donors.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $444M · waiting on a check

  • Monitor progress of fundraising drives.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 6.0% of the role's time · $434M · passed by GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

  • Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.8% of the role's time · $423M

  • Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $381M · waiting on a check

  • Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $376M

  • Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $310M · waiting on a check

  • Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $264M

  • Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.6% of the role's time · $261M

  • Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $176M · waiting on a check

  • Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $148M

  • Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $147M · waiting on a check

  • Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $127M

  • Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.7% of the role's time · $122M

  • Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $107M · waiting on a check

  • Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $97.5M

  • Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $90.9M

  • Develop and maintain media contact lists.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $68.7M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $65.8M

  • Direct or coordinate Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $59.3M

  • Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $52.6M

  • Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $40.6M

  • Prepare materials such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags for charitable events.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $30.4M

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