Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

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 steadily. 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	5,381 Medium	&	10.7%	8.2%	>>>>	526 Moderate
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area	60 Small	&	11.7%	2.9%	>>>>	7 Very few
Cook County	2,775 Large	&	10.1%	9.2%	>>>>	268 Moderate
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area	189 Small	&	19.6%	10.3%	>>>>	21 Very few
Du Page County	528 Medium	&	14.0%	8.8%	>>>>	54 Few
Lake County	228 Medium	&	12.7%	11.7%	>>>>	23 Very few
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area	108 Small	&	-1.9%	4.4%	>>>>	9 Very few
Northwest Illinois Area	67 Small	&	13.4%	4.3%	>>>>	7 Very few
Peoria-Bloomington Area	251 Medium	&	7.6%	4.5%	>>>>	24 Very few
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area	61 Small	&	4.9%	3.5%	>>>>	6 Very few
Rock Island-Moline Area	89 Small	&	10.1%	5.6%	>>>>	8 Very few
Rockford Area	108 Small	&	10.2%	6.6%	>>>>	10 Very few
Springfield Area	107 Small	&	15.0%	4.6%	>>>>	11 Very few
St Louis-Belleville Area	81 Small	&	9.9%	0.9%	>>>>	8 Very few
Will County	138 Small	&	27.5%	14.9%	>>>>	17 Very few
United States	116,600 Medium	&	6.6%	4.0%	>>>>	8,900 Few