Non Profit

Development Manager

Salary figures from 210 postings that disclosed salary (of 304 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Development Manager in the Non Profit field is $71,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $57,000 at the 10th percentile to $95,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 210 postings that disclosed salary (of 304 analyzed). Key skills for this role include project management, donor relationship management, grant writing, written and verbal communication, and fundraising.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$71,500

10th Percentile

$57,000

90th Percentile

$95,000

Salary Disclosures

210

of 304 postings analyzed

Development Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$57,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$71,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$95,000Senior / top earners

Based on 210 job postings with salary data

Skills for Development Manager

Project managementDonor relationship managementGrant writingWritten and verbal communicationFundraisingData analysis and reportingNonprofit fundraisingStrategic planningProspect researchDonor database management

Common Employers Hiring Development Manager

  • Breakthrough T1D9 positions
  • The ALS Association8 positions
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation7 positions
  • National Kidney Foundation6 positions
  • Parkinson's Foundation5 positions

Top Locations for Development Manager

New York, NYUnited StatesWashington, DCSan Francisco, CALos Angeles, CA

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Figures from 210 postings that disclosed salary (of 304 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this