Non Profit

Development Director

Salary data based on 82 job postings

Based on 51 job postings in the Non Profit field, the median salary for a Development Director is $92,400 per year, with salaries ranging from $67,350 at the 10th percentile to $130,000 at the 90th percentile. Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, strategic planning, fundraising, grant writing, and event planning and execution.

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$92,400

10th Percentile

$67,350

90th Percentile

$130,000

Sample Size

51

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Development Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$67,350Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$92,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$130,000Senior / top earners

Based on 51 job postings with salary data

Skills for Development Director

Donor relationship managementStrategic planningFundraisingGrant writingEvent planning and executionDonor cultivation and stewardshipVolunteer recruitment and managementEvent planning and managementNonprofit fundraisingEvent planning

Common Employers Hiring Development Director

  • American Heart Association5 positions
  • LoveYourBrain4 positions
  • Breakthrough T1D3 positions
  • Arthritis Foundation2 positions
  • Texas Democratic Party2 positions

Top Locations for Development Director

United StatesSeattle, WAOakland, CACosta Mesa, California, United StatesWashington DC-Baltimore Area

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Data extracted from 82 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026