Fundraising Specialist Salary in Akron, Ohio

How much does a Fundraising Specialist make in Akron, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fundraising Specialist in Akron, OH is $76,078. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,162 to $92,281, with most professionals earning between $53,312 and $107,033.

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Supports the development and implementation of tracking strategies for solicitation efforts and perform analysis of data for results.

August 28, 2022

Collaborate with internal communications, public relations and other key Marketing and Communications colleagues to ensure cohesive plans for the philanthropy department are developed, approved and executed.

December 30, 2022

Manage and act as a resource to Campaign Specialists and Campaign Assistants relating to their fundraising campaigns and efforts, as well as provide input for hiring, promotion, performance, termination of those supervised.

January 08, 2023

Demonstrated proficiency in use of electronic research tools and techniques, including use of push technology for news alerts.

February 17, 2023

Utilize proven promotional activities ensuring the success of events and to enhance public awareness of LLS and its mission.

March 03, 2023

Create a strategy to train staff, market program and solicit donors, defining levels of giving and benefits, crating printed materials for member cards and spring roll-out, updating website with FFL campaign program information, and seeking best practices from other systems.

March 25, 2023

Provides quality control of printed materials such as high-level meeting agendas, briefing documents, event information, educational and donor materials, power point presentations, etc.

April 05, 2023

Stay abreast of media trends to ensure timely messaging in digital fundraising communications and campaigns.

April 19, 2023

Assist in preparation of proposals, reports, correspondence, gift acknowledgements, donor/prospect meeting briefings, event briefings, and large-scale donor mailings.

May 14, 2023

Develop positive volunteer interactions through recruitment, mentoring, and providing comprehensive support for volunteer leadership and participants to develop and achieve personal fundraising plans, while focusing on the mission of LLS.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Fundraising Specialist in Akron, OH

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64162

92281

76078

Average Total Cash Compensation

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64526

93424

76977

What is the average salary for Fundraising Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fundraising Specialist in Akron, OH. The base salary for Fundraising Specialist ranges from $64,162 to $92,281 with the average base salary of $76,078. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,526 to $93,424 with the average total cash compensation of $76,977.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,078	$64,162 - $92,281
Bonus	$899	$364 - $1,143
Total Pay	$76,977	$64,526 - $93,424

* 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.

Fundraising Specialist Salary Near Akron, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,162 - $92,281	COMPARE TO Akron, OH 0%
CITY, STATE Canton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,374 - $91,148	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,603 - $94,355	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,603 - $94,355	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,549 - $94,277	COMPARE TO Akron, OH
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,849 - $93,269	COMPARE TO Akron, OH

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About Akron, Ohio

Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Cleveland. As of the 2017 Census estimate, the city proper had a total population of 197,846, making it the 119th-largest city in the United States. The Greater Akron area, covering Summit and Portage counties, had an estimated population of 703,505. The city was founded in 1825 by Simon Perkins and Paul Williams, along the Little Cuyahoga River at the summit of the developing Ohio and...

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