Fundraiser Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Fundraiser make in Chicago, IL? The average Fundraiser salary in Chicago, IL is $81,291 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $68,554 and $98,603. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Fundraiser

Northwest Children's Home - Lewiston , ID

The Fundraiser is responsible for continual growth and development of the existing donor base and funding sources. This position plans, oversees and executes all fundraising events and campaigns on ...

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Charity Fundraiser - Street Team Member

UP Fundraising - New York , NY

We are looking for a driven fundraiser to join our team raising funds for non profit organizations. Training is provided at every level. Our teams include former sales professionals, customer service ...

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Entry Level Customer Service/Event Fundraiser

OED Solutions - Virginia Beach , VA

We're seeking a dedicated and energetic individual to join us as an Entry Level Customer Service/Event Fundraiser. In this role, you'll play a vital part in our mission-driven initiatives, engaging ...

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Professional Fundraiser

Paragon Prime Solutions - Boulder , CO

Ready for an exciting opportunity? We're searching for vibrant individuals to join our team as a Professional Fundraiser . As the life of the party at our local fundraising events, you'll play a key ...

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Fundraiser

All For One Fundraising - Atlanta , GA

As a fundraiser you will be speaking to the public on a daily basis to inspire action and raise funds for the charitys cause. We work Monday - Friday 11:00am - 7:30pm. This is a door-to-door ...

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Phone Operator - Fundraiser

Atlantic Gateway Communications - Rockville , MD

WGTS is looking for phone operators to work in our phone zone during our spring fundraiser May 8-17, 2024. *Dates of employment are May 8-10 & May 13-17 only. We need 10 operators for each shift: 5a ...

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What does a Fundraiser do?

Common responsibilities of a Fundraiser

Demonstrated experience in developing and conveying large-scale, systems-change solutions and/or partnerships that serve communities experiencing chronic disinvestment.

October 10, 2022

Assist outside service providers with communication/paperwork with families, structural organization, and implementation.

October 31, 2022

Execute excellent donor stewardship by recording the donor's interest, restrictions, and expectations into the donor record in CWM's donor management system.

December 22, 2022

Recruit parents for the Health Advisory Committee and Policy Committee.

March 31, 2023

Attend monthly parent teacher organization meetings and health and family policy council meetings as needed.

April 04, 2023

Provide a support system for families with a focus on family strengths and goal-setting through mobility mentoring.

April 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Fundraiser in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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68554

98603

81291

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

68945

99826

82254

What is the average salary for Fundraiser in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fundraiser in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Fundraiser ranges from $68,554 to $98,603 with the average base salary of $81,291. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,945 to $99,826 with the average total cash compensation of $82,254.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$81,291	$68,554 - $98,603
Bonus	$963	$391 - $1,223
Total Pay	$82,254	$68,945 - $99,826

* 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.

Fundraiser Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,940 - $99,158	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,940 - $99,158	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,862 - $99,045	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,914 - $99,120	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,914 - $99,120	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,371 - $96,901	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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JOB TITLE Charity Fundraiser	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $68,554	MAXIMUM SALARY $98,603
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About Chicago, Illinois Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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