As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Development and Fundraising Director in the United States is $141,781. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $122,498 to $169,527, with most professionals earning between $104,942 and $194,788.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $169,527 | $14,127 | $3,260 | $82 |
| Average | $141,781 | $11,815 | $2,727 | $68 |
| 25th Percentile | $122,498 | $10,208 | $2,356 | $59 |
An entry-level Development and Fundraising Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $134,586. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $135,449. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $136,888. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $138,903, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $141,781.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Development and Fundraising Director | $134,586 |
| Intermediate Level Development and Fundraising Director | $135,449 |
| Senior Level Development and Fundraising Director | $136,888 |
| Specialist Level Development and Fundraising Director | $138,903 |
| Expert Level Development and Fundraising Director | $141,781 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Development and Fundraising Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $129,587 in 2023 to approximately $128,073 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Development and Fundraising Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $141,781 | 73.9% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $10,846 | 5.7% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,664 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,134 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 3.2% | ||
| Pension | $7,798 | 4.1% | ||
| Time Off | $17,450 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $191,729 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.6% |
| High School | 4.0% |
| Associates | 6.0% |
| Bachelors | 52.1% |
| Masters | 35.8% |
| Doctorate | 1.4% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Development and Fundraising Director is $141,781. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Development and Fundraising Director is $68; the average weekly pay of Development and Fundraising Director is $2,727; the average monthly pay of Development and Fundraising Director is $11,815.
A Development and Fundraising Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Development and Fundraising Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Development and Fundraising Director is $178,828.
The highest pay for Development and Fundraising Director is $194,788.
The lowest pay for Development and Fundraising Director is $104,942.
Directs an organization's fundraising strategies, campaigns, capital development initiatives, and operations to support the overall organizational development and revenue objectives. Leads donor stewardship and relations to identify, develop, retain, and nurture a portfolio of individual and institutional donors. Researches and identifies potential corporate or governmental partnerships and grant funding opportunities. Creates collaborative coordination between staff and internal stakeholders to plan events and communications to increase donor engagement. Uses technology to manage and monitor donor information and produce data-driven measurement and reporting of the progress of fundraising goals. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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