As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Non-Profit Development Director in the US is $123,515, equivalent to $59 per hour, $2,375 weekly, or $10,293 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Non-Profit Development Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Non-Profit Development Director in the US vary widely, spanning from $91,134 to $160,285. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($106,566) and 75th percentile ($142,762), while top earners (90th percentile) make $160,285 per year. This $36,196 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Fund Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Non-Profit Development Director often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 51 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Non-Profit Development Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Non-Profit Development Director Salary $91,134 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Non-Profit Development Director Salary $106,566 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Non-Profit Development Director Salary $123,515 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Non-Profit Development Director Salary $142,762 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Non-Profit Development Director Salary $160,285 US May 01, 2026
25% $106,566 10% $91,134 90% $160,285 75% $142,762 $123,515 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Non-Profit Development Director ?

A development director or director of development is the senior fundraising manager of a non-profit organization, company, or corporation. The position works closely with a chief financial officer (CFO) or treasurer. A Director of Development is chiefly responsible for bringing in revenue streams to a non-profit (grants, donations, special events), and a CFO is responsible for the fiscal management of the organization. A CFO is rarely assigned to write grant narratives, but may oversee the budget section of a grant application or a fiscal report for a grant. Some larger organizations (especial...

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