Fundraising in Development organisations covers a sophisticated group of roles that offer a distinct career path in the sector.

Fundraising is varied work. Fundraisers can be grant writers, membership managers, event managers, they can cultivate major gifts from corporations and individuals. It is much more than deploying 'chuggers' to pester high street shoppers.

In the book, 'Getting into International Development'

• Discover the wide range of work embraced by fundraising
• Learn about the skills fundraisers need -research, communication, persuasion and more
• Read about how a fundraiser for a UN agency made the transition from being member of cabin crew