Foundation Manager Salary in Denver, Colorado

How much does a Foundation Manager make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foundation Manager in Denver, CO is $216,615. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $128,861 to a high of $375,100, with most professionals earning between $170,681 and $299,572.

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Demonstrated specialized experience in applying systems engineering processes, requirements analysis, interface definition, and detailed implementation planning of large complex systems or enterprises and enterprise-wide interoperability.

November 26, 2022

Provides leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group by conducting regular department meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, rounding on all employees, completing performance appraisals, conducting new hire feedback sessions, coaching/corrective counseling, and providing recognition/commendations to achieve desired outcomes.

December 05, 2022

Support the Senior Development Executive and Vice President of Development and Communications in implementing and managing the Development budget and KPIs to achieve revenue goals.

January 19, 2023

Monitor the status of designated Foundation GEOINT operational systems and support the resolution of operational issues and track test events and related software deliveries.

March 22, 2023

Developing and executing proactive funder stewardship and engagement plans and other key stewardship touch points to strengthen funder relationships for assigned portfolio and position the FFYF for renewed and increased giving with existing funders.

April 18, 2023

Manage, cultivate, steward and expand a portfolio of foundation relationships with program officers, decision makers, and connectors in the region and throughout the country to build meaningful partnerships with local and national foundations.

April 21, 2023

Collaborate with finance and program staff to develop and manage budgets, expenditure reports and accompanying financial narratives needed for grant proposals and reports, and proactively manage internal monitoring of project budgets to inform reports to funders.

May 12, 2023

Prepare and maintain client information in accordance with documentation retention practices and procedures utilizing the client relationship management (CRM) system and all other required technology platforms.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Foundation Manager in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

170681

299572

216615

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

175589

316635

225179

What is the average salary for Foundation Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Foundation Manager in Denver, CO. The base salary for Foundation Manager ranges from $170,681 to $299,572 with the average base salary of $216,615. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $175,589 to $316,635 with the average total cash compensation of $225,179.

View Average Salary for Foundation Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$216,615	$170,681 - $299,572
Bonus	$8,564	$4,908 - $17,064
Total Pay	$225,179	$175,589 - $316,635

* 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 Manager Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,681 - $299,572	COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,564 - $299,366	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,681 - $299,572	COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,690 - $303,098	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $167,718 - $294,371	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $175,703 - $308,387	COMPARE TO Denver, CO

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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...

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