Non Profit

Chief Development Officer

Salary figures from 63 postings that disclosed salary (of 99 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Chief Development Officer in the Non Profit field is $175,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $125,000 at the 10th percentile to $252,430 at the 90th percentile, based on 63 postings that disclosed salary (of 99 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, team leadership and management, strategic planning, fundraising strategy development, and major gifts fundraising.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$175,000

10th Percentile

$125,000

90th Percentile

$252,430

Salary Disclosures

63

of 99 postings analyzed

Chief Development Officer Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$125,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$175,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$252,430Senior / top earners

Based on 63 job postings with salary data

Skills for Chief Development Officer

Donor relationship managementTeam leadership and managementStrategic planningFundraising strategy developmentMajor gifts fundraisingNonprofit fundraising strategyStrategic planning and executionData analysis and reportingBudget managementCapital campaign management

Common Employers Hiring Chief Development Officer

  • Harlem Grown4 positions
  • Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières - USA3 positions
  • After School Matters2 positions
  • Animal Welfare League of Arlington2 positions
  • Austin Habitat for Humanity2 positions

Top Locations for Chief Development Officer

New York, NYWashington, DCAustin, TXChicago, ILAlexandria, VA

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Figures from 63 postings that disclosed salary (of 99 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this