How much does a Major Gifts Development Officer make in New Jersey? The average Major Gifts Development Officer salary in New Jersey is $134,500 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $116,000 and $158,200. 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 $99,157 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Major Gifts Development Officer Salary $116,000 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Major Gifts Development Officer Salary $134,500 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Major Gifts Development Officer Salary $158,200 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Major Gifts Development Officer Salary $179,778 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $116,000 10% $99,157 90% $179,778 75% $158,200 $134,500 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $138,602 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $141,055 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $141,178 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $138,479 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $143,263 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $138,602 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $136,517 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $137,621 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $141,178 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $138,602 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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