Non Profit

Development Director

Salary figures from 136 postings that disclosed salary (of 192 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Development Director in the Non Profit field is $94,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $72,288 at the 10th percentile to $140,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 136 postings that disclosed salary (of 192 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, strategic planning, event planning and execution, fundraising, and grant writing.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$94,000

10th Percentile

$72,288

90th Percentile

$140,000

Salary Disclosures

136

of 192 postings analyzed

Development Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$72,288Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$94,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$140,000Senior / top earners

Based on 136 job postings with salary data

Skills for Development Director

Donor relationship managementStrategic planningEvent planning and executionFundraisingGrant writingNonprofit fundraisingVolunteer recruitment and managementWritten and verbal communicationProject managementFundraising strategy development

Common Employers Hiring Development Director

  • American Heart Association16 positions
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation8 positions
  • Arthritis Foundation6 positions
  • City Year4 positions
  • International Rescue Committee4 positions

Top Locations for Development Director

United StatesSeattle, WASan Francisco, CAAtlanta, GANew York, NY

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Figures from 136 postings that disclosed salary (of 192 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this