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
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | 16,530 | $1.3B | $33.4M | $0 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 16,540 | $1.3B | $32.9M | $0 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 8410 | $610M | $15.4M | $0 |
| Individual and Family Services | 7070 | $457M | $11.6M | $0 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 5040 | $381M | $9.6M | $0 |
| Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | 4280 | $282M | $7.1M | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 3110 | $248M | $6.3M | $0 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 2980 | $207M | $5.2M | $0 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 2810 | $186M | $4.7M | $0 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 2370 | $169M | $4.3M | $0 |