Non Profit

Development Associate

Salary figures from 92 postings that disclosed salary (of 154 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Development Associate in the Non Profit field is $60,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $49,920 at the 10th percentile to $80,232 at the 90th percentile, based on 92 postings that disclosed salary (of 154 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include project management, written and verbal communication, prospect research, event coordination, and donor database management.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$60,000

10th Percentile

$49,920

90th Percentile

$80,232

Salary Disclosures

92

of 154 postings analyzed

Development Associate Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$49,920Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$60,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$80,232Senior / top earners

Based on 92 job postings with salary data

Skills for Development Associate

Project managementWritten and verbal communicationProspect researchEvent coordinationDonor database managementAdministrative supportAttention to detailDonor relationship managementFundraisingWritten communication

Common Employers Hiring Development Associate

  • Living Classrooms Foundation3 positions
  • Meals on Wheels Orange County3 positions
  • The Family Place3 positions
  • A More Perfect Union2 positions
  • Aspire Public Schools2 positions

Top Locations for Development Associate

New York, NYUnited StatesWashington, DCBoston, MAChicago, IL

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Figures from 92 postings that disclosed salary (of 154 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this