Foundation Associate Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Foundation Associate make in San Diego, CA?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foundation Associate in San Diego, CA is $47,335. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,938 to $53,001, with most professionals earning between $38,934 and $58,159.

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Manage the corporate development team including the Corporate Engagement Associate and the Corporate Engagement Coordinator, making hiring, firing, salary recommendations and performance management decisions related to these team members.

July 28, 2022

Participate in the development of policies and procedures related to the advancement program, marketing materials for corporate relations activities and cultivation and stewardship events.

October 18, 2022

Support the execution of accurate and compelling interactions with funders in partnership with the National Manager of Foundation Relations, Director of Regional Giving and Systems, Vice President of Growth Strategy and Development, and Co-CEOs.

November 29, 2022

Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, demonstrated analysis and problem solving skills, excellent oral and communication skills, demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.

December 27, 2022

Prepares and/or executes effective and efficient communication mechanisms which enable continuous exchange of project status, ideas and information, project developments among team members, NM Executives (project sponsors).

January 20, 2023

Actively participate as a member of the Obama Foundation Scholars Program recruitment team to support the selection and admissions process, including communication with prospective and selected international applicants, coordinating applicant interviews, preparing materials for the fellowship selection committee, and ensuring appropriate and timely communication between all parties.

February 06, 2023

Create and implement cultivation structures that include prospect strategy development, preparation of written materials, design and implementation of cultivation events, direct solicitation, and solicitation in tandem with volunteers and other staff.

February 28, 2023

Assists the Foundation Director, Accounting & Tax Manager and external CPA with various accounting and financial activities, such as worksheet and data preparation of audited financial statements, tax returns and tax planning calculations, tax extensions, and Form 990s.

April 21, 2023

Develop an understanding of chapters' programmatic work and the local landscapes, as well as maintain systems for information collection, in order to support effective external communications about organization-wide or program-specific work.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Foundation Associate in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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47335

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54226

48183

What is the average salary for Foundation Associate in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Foundation Associate in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Foundation Associate ranges from $42,938 to $53,001 with the average base salary of $47,335. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,384 to $54,226 with the average total cash compensation of $48,183.

View Average Salary for Foundation Associate as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$47,335	$42,938 - $53,001
Bonus	$849	$447 - $1,226
Total Pay	$48,183	$43,384 - $54,226

* 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.

Foundation Associate Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,016 - $53,097	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,144 - $53,255	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,904 - $52,959	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,206 - $53,332	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,904 - $52,959	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,602 - $53,821	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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