Institute of Fundraising explore diversity within the fundraising profession
Who’s doing the asking? finds that the fundraising workforce is less diverse than that of the voluntary sector as a whole. Survey data from nearly 1,500 Institute of Fundraising members found that 87 per cent of fundraisers are white, 50% were under the age of 40 and five per cent describe themselves as having a disability.
The survey found more women than men working as fundraisers, but women were less likely to be in managerial roles; 39% of male respondents were working in senior management or similar roles compared to 31% of women. Women were also more likely than men to be in part-time roles.
Seven per cent of respondent to the survey identified themselves as coming from a Black, Asian, or from mixed ethnicity. This percentage is lower than that of the sector as a whole with ten per cent identifying themselves as BAME on the Voluntary Sector Workforce Almanac.
The report identifies a number of recommendations for where the diversity of the sector could be improved; highlighting problems such as the bias toward senior men in management roles. These recommendations include establishing a diversity in fundraising group, and reducing barriers to job entry and career progression.
Read the full report here.
