Non Profit

Director of Development

Salary figures from 231 postings that disclosed salary (of 377 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Director of Development in the Non Profit field is $110,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $75,000 at the 10th percentile to $150,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 231 postings that disclosed salary (of 377 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, strategic planning, written and verbal communication, grant writing, and event planning and execution.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$110,000

10th Percentile

$75,000

90th Percentile

$150,000

Salary Disclosures

231

of 377 postings analyzed

Director of Development Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$75,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$110,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$150,000Senior / top earners

Based on 231 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Development

Donor relationship managementStrategic planningWritten and verbal communicationGrant writingEvent planning and executionProject managementNonprofit fundraisingMajor gifts fundraisingDonor cultivation and stewardshipGrant writing and management

Common Employers Hiring Director of Development

  • AIPAC7 positions
  • Clement Manor4 positions
  • College Success Foundation4 positions
  • Freedom House4 positions
  • Teach For America4 positions

Top Locations for Director of Development

United StatesNew York, NYWashington, DCSan Francisco, CALas Vegas, NV

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Figures from 231 postings that disclosed salary (of 377 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this