Development Officer Salary in Bridgeport, CT

How much does a Development Officer make in Bridgeport, CT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Development Officer in Bridgeport, CT is $179,654. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $95,433 to a high of $269,718, with most professionals earning between $135,569 and $226,797.

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Track progress toward revenue goals and job-related expenses through proper use of the database (Blackbaud) and chapter-specific forms and processes.

November 17, 2022

Lead sponsorship process and serve as the point person with sponsors to coordinate details of sponsorships inlcuding billing, recognition, websites updates and other logistics.

December 01, 2022

Manage annual direct-mail appeals, including thematic development and writing, budgeting and scheduling, market testing and segmentation, internal approvals, distribution and email solicitation follow-up.

January 21, 2023

Build a broad base of fundraising knowledge in order to discuss gift vehicles, including cash, planned gifts, securities, real property and other gifts to maximize discussions with donors and tailor proposals to their situation and wishes.

March 20, 2023

Demonstrated readiness to listen with care and to work with others collaboratively to reach critical decisions, and the ability to communicate effectively about difficult decisions.

April 01, 2023

Assist in stewardship activities, including calls and letters to donors, invites for tours of The Centers and invitations for individuals to join Center Corps Auxiliary and Emerging Leaders Young Professionals organization.

April 04, 2023

Support the Philanthropy team portfolio managers to develop and implement thoughtful, strategic cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for prospective leadership and major donors.

April 07, 2023

Act as the team lead on ensuring comprehensive knowledge management processes and procedures are in place to support effective fundraising, including database use, tracking of key team metrics, and compliance with other team protocols e.

April 17, 2023

Create monthly e-newsletters including e-newsletters for employees, Board members, Center Corps Auxiliary, Emerging Leaders and for supporters of The Centers.

April 18, 2023

Provide guidance on best practices, budgeting and reporting, logistical support, sponsorships, and other details related to the execution of events by agency staff.

May 05, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Development Officer in Bridgeport, CT

Average Base Salary

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135569

226797

179654

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135569

226797

179654

What is the average salary for Development Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Development Officer in Bridgeport, CT. The base salary for Development Officer ranges from $135,569 to $226,797 with the average base salary of $179,654. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,569 to $226,797 with the average total cash compensation of $179,654.

View Average Salary for Development Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$179,654	$135,569 - $226,797
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$179,654	$135,569 - $226,797

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Development Officer Salary Near Bridgeport, CT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,569 - $226,797	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT 0%
CITY, STATE Stratford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,569 - $226,797	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT 0%
CITY, STATE Norwalk, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,709 - $228,703	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT
CITY, STATE Danbury, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,168 - $219,434	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT
CITY, STATE Milford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,569 - $226,797	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT 0%
CITY, STATE Stamford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,709 - $228,703	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT

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About Bridgeport, Connecticut

Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is in Fairfield County, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound, 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from The Bronx. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. As of 2017, Bridgeport had an estimated population of 146,579, which made it the largest city in Connecticut and the fifth-most populous in New England. The Greater Bridgeport area is the 48th-largest urban area in the United States. The showman P. T. Barnum was a resident of the cit...

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About Bridgeport, Connecticut Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is in Fairfield County, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island....More

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