Non Profit

Director of Development

Salary data based on 309 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Development in the non-profit sector is $110,258 per year, with salaries ranging from $76,000 at the 10th percentile to $153,000 at the 90th percentile based on 193 job postings. Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, strategic planning, grant writing, project management, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$110,258

10th Percentile

$76,000

90th Percentile

$153,000

Sample Size

193

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Director of Development Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$76,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$110,258Typical salary
90th Percentile$153,000Senior / top earners

Based on 193 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Development

Donor relationship managementStrategic planningWritten and verbal communicationGrant writingProject managementEvent planning and executionNonprofit fundraisingFundraising strategy developmentMajor gifts fundraisingDonor cultivation and stewardship

Common Employers Hiring Director of Development

  • AIPAC8 positions
  • Freedom House4 positions
  • The Nature Conservancy4 positions
  • College Success Foundation4 positions
  • Teach For America4 positions

Top Locations for Director of Development

United StatesNew York, NYWashington, DCunited statesLos Angeles, CA

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Data extracted from 309 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026