Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Non-profit organizations
- Business and professional associations
- Colleges and universities
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow faster than average. Social media requires quick response from public relations and fundraising managers. In addition, more companies will be involved in community outreach in order to enhance their reputation. As online fundraising opportunities increase there will be a growing demand for this career.
Competition for jobs will be very strong. Job prospects are best for those with a degree in fundraising.
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (CIS 100497)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
5,829 Medium |
& |
4.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
420 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
253 Medium |
& |
-2.0% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
74 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,970 Large |
& |
4.8% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
217 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
22 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
226 Medium |
& |
10.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Du Page County |
530 Medium |
& |
5.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
40 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
94 Small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
16 Very small |
& |
-6.3% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
49 Very small |
& |
2.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
240 Small |
& |
2.5% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| McHenry County |
51 Very small |
& |
15.7% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
113 Small |
& |
-0.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
78 Small |
& |
9.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
280 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
67 Small |
& |
-3.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
79 Small |
& |
8.9% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
137 Small |
& |
5.8% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
15 Very small |
& |
-13.3% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
120 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
89 Small |
& |
5.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
9 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
157 Small |
& |
12.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| United States |
128,900 Medium |
& |
4.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
10,200 Few |