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Fundraising Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Fundraising interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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When have you been rejected before? How did you handle it?

We have all been rejected at some point, and that is okay! The key is sharing how we have learned and grown from our rejections. Think back to a time when you were rejected from something. Maybe you didn't receive the job you were hoping for. Perhaps you didn't make the college football team. Or, maybe you were vying for a promotion, and it was given to your peer. Share an overview of what you were rejected for focusing on what you learned from the situation. Tell the interviewer how you positively handled the situation even though you were very disappointed. Finally, be sure to mention how you made the most of the outcome and are successful today even after the rejection.

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30 Fundraising Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Fundraising interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Behavioral

    1. When have you been rejected before? How did you handle it?

  • Behavioral

    2. Please share a time when you did not meet a fundraising quota. How did you react?

  • Discovery

    3. How did you develop leads in your most recent fundraising position?

  • Discovery

    4. What are some creative fundraising ideas you have?

  • Discovery

    5. Would you host a dinner for potential donors?

  • Discovery

    6. Are you comfortable asking people for money?

  • Discovery

    7. What grant-seeking experience do you have?

  • Discovery

    8. Have you had any experience utilizing volunteers for fundraising efforts?

  • Discovery

    9. Please describe your experience with donor acknowledgment.

  • Discovery

    10. How would you go about seeking new opportunities for professional development in this role?

  • Discovery

    11. Have you done any volunteer fundraising?

  • Discovery

    12. What do you know about our programs, and the reason why we are raising funds?

  • Discovery

    13. Do you feel passionate about our organization?

  • Discovery

    14. Why do you want a career in fundraising?

  • Discovery

    15. Why would you make a good fundraiser?

  • Discovery

    16. Are you able to accommodate non-traditional work hours?

  • Discovery

    17. Have you ever led a capital campaign?

  • Discovery

    18. Tell me about the largest amount of capital you've raised?

  • Discovery

    19. What motivates you in life?

  • Discovery

    20. How persuasive are you?

  • Discovery

    21. What experience do you have that you believe relates to fundraising?

  • Discovery

    22. Have you worked in sales or telemarketing before?

  • Discovery

    23. Tell me about your college education and how it has prepared you for a fundraising position?

  • Discovery

    24. How would you rate your communication skills?

  • Leadership

    25. Please describe an experience you have had leading a team to success.

  • Management

    26. Please describe your management experience.

  • Operational

    27. How do you build relationships with potential donors you have never met in person?

  • Operational

    28. What do you know about the fundraising cycle?

  • Scenario

    29. What fundraising techniques would you want to use for our cause?

  • Technical

    30. Do you have any experience incorporating new technology into fundraising efforts?