How much does a Non-Profit Development Director make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Non-Profit Development Director in Washington, DC is $131,342. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $112,429 to $157,190, with most professionals earning between $95,210 and $180,724.

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Non-Profit Development Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Non-Profit Development Director Salary $95,210 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Non-Profit Development Director Salary $112,429 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Non-Profit Development Director Salary $131,342 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Non-Profit Development Director Salary $157,190 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Non-Profit Development Director Salary $180,724 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $112,429 10% $95,210 90% $180,724 75% $157,190 $131,342 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Non-Profit Development Director ?

A development director or director of development is the senior fundraising manager of a non-profit organization, company, or corporation. The position works closely with a chief financial officer (CFO) or treasurer. A Director of Development is chiefly responsible for bringing in revenue streams to a non-profit (grants, donations, special events), and a CFO is responsible for the fiscal management of the organization. A CFO is rarely assigned to write grant narratives, but may oversee the budget section of a grant application or a fiscal report for a grant. Some larger organizations (especial...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Non-Profit Development Director in Washington, DC. The base salary for Non-Profit Development Director ranges from $112,429 to $157,190 with the average base salary of $131,342. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,429 to $157,190 with the average total cash compensation of $131,342.

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