Non Profit

Director of Development

Salary data based on 142 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Development in the Non Profit field is $106,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $74,000 at the 10th percentile to $145,000 at the 90th percentile based on 86 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: April 2026

Median

$106,000

10th Percentile

$74,000

90th Percentile

$145,000

Sample Size

86

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Director of Development Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$74,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$106,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$145,000Senior / top earners

Based on 86 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Development

Donor relationship managementStrategic planningGrant writingProject managementWritten and verbal communicationFundraising strategy developmentEvent planning and executionNonprofit fundraisingGrant writing and managementData analysis and reporting

Common Employers Hiring Director of Development

  • AIPAC5 positions
  • Safe Shores - The D.C. Children's Advocacy Center3 positions
  • Foundation for the Mid South, Inc. (60507)3 positions
  • Teach For America3 positions
  • The Alliance for Diplomacy and Justice2 positions

Top Locations for Director of Development

United StatesNew York, NYWashington, DCunited statesLos Angeles, CA

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Data extracted from 142 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026