How much does a Major Gifts Development Officer make in California? The average Major Gifts Development Officer salary in California is $135,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $116,800 and $159,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Major Gifts Development Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Major Gifts Development Officer Salary $99,957 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Major Gifts Development Officer Salary $116,800 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Major Gifts Development Officer Salary $135,300 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Major Gifts Development Officer Salary $159,200 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Major Gifts Development Officer Salary $180,960 CA March 26, 2024
25% $116,800 10% $99,957 90% $180,960 75% $159,200 $135,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Major Gifts Development Officer has high-level interactions with prospects and conducts personal visitations. Manages and implements the major gift program for both current and planned gifts. Being a Major Gifts Development Officer requires a bachelor's degree. Organizes special events and prepares proposals to obtain funds. In addition, Major Gifts Development Officer typically reports to a senior manager. The Major Gifts Development Officer manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as a Major Gifts Development Officer typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $129,280 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $131,120 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $135,781 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $129,035 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $125,723 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $133,818 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $129,648 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $122,166 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $149,641 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $149,273 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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