Non Profit

Development Director

Salary data based on 101 job postings

"The median salary for a Development Director in the Non Profit field is $92,400 per year, with salaries ranging from $67,500 at the 10th percentile to $130,000 at the 90th percentile based on 66 job postings. Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, strategic planning, grant writing, fundraising, and event planning and execution."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$92,400

10th Percentile

$67,500

90th Percentile

$130,000

Sample Size

66

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Development Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$67,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$92,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$130,000Senior / top earners

Based on 66 job postings with salary data

Skills for Development Director

Donor relationship managementStrategic planningEvent planning and executionGrant writingFundraisingDonor cultivation and stewardshipNonprofit fundraisingWritten and verbal communicationNonprofit fundraising strategyVolunteer recruitment and management

Common Employers Hiring Development Director

  • American Heart Association6 positions
  • LoveYourBrain4 positions
  • Arthritis Foundation3 positions
  • Breakthrough T1D3 positions
  • ACT 4 SA2 positions

Top Locations for Development Director

United StatesSeattle, WAOakland, CADetroit, MISan Francisco Bay Area

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Data extracted from 101 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026