Non Profit

Major Gifts Officer

Salary figures from 88 postings that disclosed salary (of 128 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Major Gifts Officer in the Non Profit field is $103,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $75,000 at the 10th percentile to $130,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 88 postings that disclosed salary (of 128 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include donor relationship management, major gifts fundraising, strategic planning, portfolio management, and written and verbal communication.

Figures last changed: September 2026

Median

$103,000

10th Percentile

$75,000

90th Percentile

$130,000

Salary Disclosures

88

of 128 postings analyzed

Major Gifts Officer Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$75,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$103,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$130,000Senior / top earners

Based on 88 job postings with salary data

Skills for Major Gifts Officer

Donor relationship managementMajor gifts fundraisingStrategic planningPortfolio managementWritten and verbal communicationMoves managementProposal writingMajor gift fundraisingDonor cultivation and stewardshipNonprofit fundraising

Common Employers Hiring Major Gifts Officer

  • San Francisco Community Land Trust4 positions
  • Downtown Women's Center3 positions
  • Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)3 positions
  • Planned Parenthood Mar Monte3 positions
  • UNCF3 positions

Top Locations for Major Gifts Officer

New York, NYLos Angeles, CASan Francisco, CAUnited StatesBoston, MA

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Figures from 88 postings that disclosed salary (of 128 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed September 2026 · How we compute this