Fund Development Director Salary in Cleveland, OH

How much does a Fund Development Director make in Cleveland, OH?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fund Development Director in Cleveland, OH is $139,147. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,188 to $165,248, with most professionals earning between $76,181 and $189,011.

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Common responsibilities of a Fund Development Director

Collaborate the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop a comprehensive fund development plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization.

February 09, 2023

Demonstrated experience training and working with executives, senior staff and board members on development-related activities, providing them with quality support, and increasing their comfort with and success in fundraising.

March 03, 2023

Assist with preparation and coordination of Board meetings and functions.

March 06, 2023

Plans and oversees the association annual meeting, annual report, newsletters, brochures, and other related reports.

April 04, 2023

Lead, develop and support a team of professionals in executing annual, ongoing, special event, corporate, foundation and major donor fund raising programs and strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and recognize financial contributors.

April 15, 2023

Create and implement a cohesive, wide-ranging fundraising plan including but not limited annual giving programs, major donors, institutional giving (corporations, foundations, churches, government), special events, donor acquisitions, grant writing and legacy giving.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Fund Development Director in Cleveland, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

106188

165248

139147

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

106858

166515

140703

What is the average salary for Fund Development Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fund Development Director in Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Fund Development Director ranges from $106,188 to $165,248 with the average base salary of $139,147. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,858 to $166,515 with the average total cash compensation of $140,703.

View Average Salary for Fund Development Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$139,147	$106,188 - $165,248
Bonus	$1,556	$669 - $1,267
Total Pay	$140,703	$106,858 - $166,515

* 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.

Fund Development Director Salary Near Cleveland, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,101 - $165,112	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,188 - $165,248	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH 0%
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,967 - $163,348	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lorain, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,185 - $163,687	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,855 - $161,617	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Akron, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,855 - $161,617	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH

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About Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a population of 385,525, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States, and the second-largest city in Ohio. Greater Cleveland is ranked as the 32nd-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., with 2,055,612 people in 2016. The city anchors the Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 3,515,646 in 2010 and is ranked 15th in the United States. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles ...

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