Non Profit

Development Director

Salary data based on 110 job postings

"The median salary for a Development Director in the Non Profit field is $92,400 per year, with salaries ranging from $70,000 at the 10th percentile to $130,000 at the 90th percentile based on 72 job postings. Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, strategic planning, fundraising, grant writing, and event planning and execution."

Last updated: June 2026

Median

$92,400

10th Percentile

$70,000

90th Percentile

$130,000

Sample Size

72

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Development Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$70,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$92,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$130,000Senior / top earners

Based on 72 job postings with salary data

Skills for Development Director

Donor relationship managementStrategic planningFundraisingGrant writingEvent planning and executionNonprofit fundraisingDonor cultivation and stewardshipWritten and verbal communicationNonprofit fundraising strategyEvent planning and management

Common Employers Hiring Development Director

  • American Heart Association6 positions
  • LoveYourBrain4 positions
  • Arthritis Foundation3 positions
  • Breakthrough T1D3 positions
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation3 positions

Top Locations for Development Director

United StatesSeattle, WADetroit, MISan Francisco Bay AreaOakland, CA

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Data extracted from 110 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated June 2026