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Development and Fundraising Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Development and Fundraising Coordinator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development and Fundraising Coordinator in the United States is $73,805 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Development and Fundraising Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,100
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,965 to $86,522
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,006
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Development and Fundraising Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $86,522 $7,210 $1,664 $42
Average $73,805 $6,150 $1,419 $35
25th Percentile $63,965 $5,330 $1,230 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Development and Fundraising Coordinator Salaries

A Development and Fundraising Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Development and Fundraising Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development and Fundraising Coordinator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Development and Fundraising Coordinator (2-4 years): $73,805
  • Development and Fundraising Supervisor (3-5 years): $79,113
  • Development and Fundraising Manager (5+ years): $97,564
  • Development and Fundraising Sr. Manager (5+ years): $110,379
  • Development and Fundraising Director (5+ years): $144,356
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Development and Fundraising Coordinator2-4 years$73,805
Development and Fundraising Supervisor3-5 years$79,113
Development and Fundraising Manager5+ years$97,564
Development and Fundraising Sr. Manager5+ years$110,379
Development and Fundraising Director5+ years$144,356
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Development and Fundraising Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $93,090
  • San Francisco: $92,175
  • Oakland: $90,131

What Skills Can Increase a Development and Fundraising Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 4.64% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • CRM (Mentioned in 0.55% Job Postings): Customer relationship management (CRM) is a technology for managing all your company's relationships and interactions with customers and potential customers.
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Initiative 4.64%
Microsoft Office 1.51%
CRM 0.55%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Development and Fundraising Coordinator's salary.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Trading: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Data Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Assurance
 $78,971
7%
Trading
 $78,233
6%
Data Analysis
 $78,233
6%
Project Management
 $77,495
5%
Salesforce
 $77,495
5%
Analytical Skills
 $77,495
5%
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How Education impacts a Development and Fundraising Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Development and Fundraising Coordinators enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Development and Fundraising Coordinator with a No Diploma is between $70,001 and $77,096).

Development and Fundraising Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Development and Fundraising Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 5.2%
Associates 3.8%
Bachelors 67.1%
Masters 23.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Development and Fundraising Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Development and Fundraising Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$63,965
Average $73,805/year
$86,522
$5,330
Average $6,150/month
$7,210
$1,230
Average $1,419/week
$1,664
$31
Average $35/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $86,522 $7,210 $1,664 $42
Average $73,805 $6,150 $1,419 $35
25th Percentile $63,965 $5,330 $1,230 $31

Development and Fundraising Coordinator Salary Growth & Career Path

Development and Fundraising Coordinator
Major Gifts Senior Coordinator
Development and Fundraising Supervisor
Development and Donor Coordinator III
Major Gifts Manager
Development and Fundraising Director

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Development and Fundraising Coordinator, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Development and Fundraising Coordinator Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Major Gifts Senior Coordinator $95,669 30%
Development and Fundraising Supervisor $79,113 7%
Development and Donor Coordinator III $91,398 24%

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Salary Trends for Development and Fundraising Coordinator

Salaries for a Development and Fundraising Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,021 in 2023 to around $57,220 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Development and Fundraising Coordinator salary trends, .

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FAQ about Development and Fundraising Coordinator

1. Where can a Development and Fundraising Coordinator earn the most?

A Development and Fundraising Coordinator's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Development and Fundraising Coordinator earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Development and Fundraising Coordinator is $93,090.

2. What is the highest pay for Development and Fundraising Coordinator?

The highest pay for Development and Fundraising Coordinator is $98,100.

3. What is the lowest pay for Development and Fundraising Coordinator?

The lowest pay for Development and Fundraising Coordinator is $55,006.

4. What are the responsibilities of Development and Fundraising Coordinator?

Coordinates operations to execute an organization's fundraising strategies, campaigns, and capital development initiatives supporting short- and long-term organizational revenue objectives. Supports donor stewardship programs to identify, develop, retain, and nurture a portfolio of individual and institutional donors and corporate or governmental partnerships. Plans events and develops communications to increase donor engagement. Uses a donor database and software tools to produce data-driven measurement and reporting of the progress of fundraising goals. May participate in the grant writing and proposal process. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

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