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The Rainmaker

fundraising path

You ask, and people give. You can hold a goal in your head and find the money that gets there.

The receipts that point here

• Raise money for a school, a charity, or a cause.
• Ask for donations or sponsors and get a yes.

Job titles to search

• Development officer
• Fundraiser
• Sponsorship manager

The work that fits

• Sponsorship and partnership sales for a local media company, league or nonprofit

  Commission-based, set your own hours.

  How it starts: Low cost to start

  First step: List ten local businesses that sponsor kids' sports or school events.

• Benefit and fundraising event producer: galas, auctions, school and charity benefits

  Seasonal, paid per event, with busy weeks and quiet months.

  How it starts: Low cost to start

  First step: Make a one-page list of every event you have run, with headcount and money raised.

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