Non Profit

Development Director

Salary data based on 70 job postings

"The median salary for a Development Director in the Non Profit field is $100,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $67,500 at the 10th percentile to $130,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 42 job postings. Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, strategic planning, grant writing, event planning and execution, and donor cultivation and stewardship."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$100,000

10th Percentile

$67,500

90th Percentile

$130,000

Sample Size

42

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Development Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$67,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$100,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$130,000Senior / top earners

Based on 42 job postings with salary data

Skills for Development Director

Donor relationship managementStrategic planningEvent planning and executionGrant writingDonor cultivation and stewardshipFundraisingEvent planning and managementNonprofit fundraisingNonprofit fundraising strategyEvent planning

Common Employers Hiring Development Director

  • LoveYourBrain4 positions
  • American Heart Association3 positions
  • Breakthrough T1D3 positions
  • Texas Democratic Party2 positions
  • GRIP Training Institute2 positions

Top Locations for Development Director

United StatesSeattle, WAOakland, CAWashington DC-Baltimore AreaDallas, TX 75204

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Data extracted from 70 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026