Center for Civil Society 2024 Fundraising Survey

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* 1. Which area of fundraising do you spend most of your time on?

Major Gifts

Direct Mail / Digital Fundraising / Annual Giving

Planned Giving

Corporate & Foundation Fundraising

Campaign Management

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which type of nonprofit do you currently work for?

Human Services

Arts & Culture

Higher Education

K-12 Education

Public Policy and Advocacy

Faith

Other

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* 3. Generally speaking, are your more or less satisfied with your work as a professional fundraiser compared to five years ago?

More satisfied

Less satisfied

About the same

I did not work as a professional fundraiser five years ago

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* 4. How likely would you be to recommend fundraising as a profession to a person starting a career or seeking a career change?

Very likely

Likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 5. This question is for fundraisers who work in Major Gifts, Planned Giving, or another area of fundraising that requires frequent (at least once per week) direct engagement (phone call/video call/in person visit) with donors/prospects. Over the past two years, do you find it is easier or more difficult to get calls/meetings with donors?

Easier

More difficult

About the same

I do not directly work with individual donors on a frequent basis

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* 6. This question is for fundraisers who work in Major Gifts, Planned Giving, or another area of fundraising that requires frequent (at least once per week) direct engagement (phone call/video call/in person visit) with donors/prospects. Over the past two years, do you feel that donors are more interested in meeting virtually compared to in person?

No, donors generally still want to meet in person

Yes, donors are generally embracing video calls

Too difficult to say, as donors are different from one another

I do not directly work with individual donors on a frequent basis

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* 7. Generally speaking, compared to two years ago, do you feel that professional fundraisers are more or less likely to seek new positions outside their current organization?

People are more interested in new organizations now

People are more committed to their organizations compared to two years ago

People have the same commitment to their organizations compared to two years ago

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* 8. Would you personally consider a new fundraising job in 2024? This question is anonymous and only for our survey study.

I am extremely satisfied with my current job and title, and have no intention of leaving

I would only leave my current position for a much better opportunity

I would likely leave my current position for a job similar in title and compensation if given the chance

Prefer not to answer

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* 9. In your opinion, to what degree has monetary inflation influenced fundraising the past two years?

It has made fundraising much more difficult

It has made fundraising somewhat more difficult

No discernible difference

It has made fundraising less challenging

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* 10. Generally speaking, are your donors more or less likely to renew their gifts compared to two years ago?

More likely

Less likely

No difference

Not sure

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* 11. How do you feel Artificial Intelligence might influence fundraising jobs over the next five years?

It will lead to more jobs

It will lead to less jobs

No difference in the fundraising job market

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* 12. Do you feel fundraising is more or less challenging in a Presidential election year?

More challenging

Less challenging

No difference

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* 13. As a professional fundraiser, how important is the option to work remotely?

I embrace remote work and would likely only consider opportunities that allow me to work remotely

I prefer remote work, but would be willing to work jobs that involve occasional work in an office

I am indifferent

I prefer to work in an office and see colleagues on a frequent basis, but would consider remote work

I embrace working in a physical office and would likely only consider opportunities that allow me to work in an office

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* 14. Which sources do you use for news and opinions on philanthropy? (click all that apply)

Chronicle of Philanthropy

Inside Philanthropy

Philanthropy Daily

Philanthropy News Digest

Other (please specify)

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* 15. When it comes to professional development, do you prefer in person or virtual opportunities?

Virtual

In person

Indifferent

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* 16. When it comes to professional development, how much is your employer generally willing to invest in you per year?

$1-$499

$500-$999

$1000+

I am not sure

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* 17. How important is it that your employer invest in your professional development through online or in person training and conferences?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 18. Do you feel that you are evaluated in a fair manner at your current employer? This question is anonymous and only for our survey study.

Yes, I am evaluated in a fair manner

No, my evaluation process is not entirely fair

Not sure

Prefer not to answer

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* 19. If you had the opportunity to attend a new conference for fundraisers, which cities would most appeal to you? (click all that apply)

Phoenix

Denver

Washington, DC

Dallas/Fort Worth

Atlanta

Chicago

Houston

Charleston, SC

Charlotte, NC

Center for Civil Society 2024 Fundraising Survey

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* 1. Which area of fundraising do you spend most of your time on?

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* 2. Which type of nonprofit do you currently work for?

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* 3. Generally speaking, are your more or less satisfied with your work as a professional fundraiser compared to five years ago?

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* 4. How likely would you be to recommend fundraising as a profession to a person starting a career or seeking a career change?

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* 7. Generally speaking, compared to two years ago, do you feel that professional fundraisers are more or less likely to seek new positions outside their current organization?

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* 8. Would you personally consider a new fundraising job in 2024? This question is anonymous and only for our survey study.

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* 9. In your opinion, to what degree has monetary inflation influenced fundraising the past two years?

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* 10. Generally speaking, are your donors more or less likely to renew their gifts compared to two years ago?

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* 11. How do you feel Artificial Intelligence might influence fundraising jobs over the next five years?

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* 12. Do you feel fundraising is more or less challenging in a Presidential election year?

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* 13. As a professional fundraiser, how important is the option to work remotely?

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* 14. Which sources do you use for news and opinions on philanthropy? (click all that apply)

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* 15. When it comes to professional development, do you prefer in person or virtual opportunities?

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* 16. When it comes to professional development, how much is your employer generally willing to invest in you per year?

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* 17. How important is it that your employer invest in your professional development through online or in person training and conferences?

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* 18. Do you feel that you are evaluated in a fair manner at your current employer? This question is anonymous and only for our survey study.

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* 19. If you had the opportunity to attend a new conference for fundraisers, which cities would most appeal to you? (click all that apply)

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* 20. What is your current job title?

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* 21. What is an email that we can use to send you our survey study?