Non Profit

Development Director

Salary data based on 166 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 $140,000 at the 90th percentile based on 114 job postings. Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, strategic planning, fundraising, event planning and execution, and grant writing."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$92,400

10th Percentile

$70,000

90th Percentile

$140,000

Sample Size

114

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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$140,000Senior / top earners

Based on 114 job postings with salary data

Skills for Development Director

Donor relationship managementStrategic planningFundraisingEvent planning and executionGrant writingProject managementNonprofit fundraisingVolunteer recruitment and managementWritten and verbal communicationDonor cultivation and stewardship

Common Employers Hiring Development Director

  • American Heart Association15 positions
  • Arthritis Foundation6 positions
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation6 positions
  • LoveYourBrain4 positions
  • City Year4 positions

Top Locations for Development Director

United StatesSeattle, WANew York, NYSan Francisco Bay AreaDetroit, MI

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Data extracted from 166 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026