Communications

Director of Development and Communications

Salary figures from 25 postings that disclosed salary (of 34 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Director of Development and Communications is $100,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $85,000 at the 10th percentile to $123,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 25 postings that disclosed salary (of 34 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, strategic planning, data analysis and reporting, and event planning and management.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$100,000

10th Percentile

$85,000

90th Percentile

$123,000

Salary Disclosures

25

of 34 postings analyzed

Director of Development and Communications Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$85,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$100,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$123,000Senior / top earners

Based on 25 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Development and Communications

Donor relationship managementStrategic planningData analysis and reportingEvent planning and executionEvent planning and managementGrant writingGrant writing and managementNonprofit fundraising strategyTeam leadership and managementProject management

Common Employers Hiring Director of Development and Communications

  • Westchester Children's Association2 positions
  • A Better Way, Inc.1 positions
  • Animal Protection Society of Durham1 positions
  • Arm In Arm1 positions
  • Asian Community Development Corporation1 positions

Top Locations for Director of Development and Communications

Washington, DCBoston, MANew York, NYOakland, CAPhiladelphia, PA

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Figures from 25 postings that disclosed salary (of 34 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this