Non Profit

Development Manager

Salary data based on 86 job postings

"The median salary for a Development Manager in the nonprofit field is $70,304 per year, with salaries ranging from $52,000 at the 10th percentile to $97,500 at the 90th percentile based on 54 job postings. Key skills required for this role include grant writing, donor relationship management, nonprofit fundraising, project management, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$70,304

10th Percentile

$52,000

90th Percentile

$97,500

Sample Size

54

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Development Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$52,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$70,304Typical salary
90th Percentile$97,500Senior / top earners

Based on 54 job postings with salary data

Skills for Development Manager

Project managementGrant writingDonor relationship managementWritten and verbal communicationNonprofit fundraisingFundraisingWritten communicationStrategic planningData analysis and reportingDonor database management

Common Employers Hiring Development Manager

  • American Diabetes Association3 positions
  • Evermay3 positions
  • Terner Labs3 positions
  • CAA | Chinese for Affirmative Action2 positions
  • Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition2 positions

Top Locations for Development Manager

United StatesSan Francisco, CANew York, NYBoston, MAWashington, DC

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Data extracted from 86 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026