Gift Officer Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

How much does a Gift Officer make in Waterloo, IA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Gift Officer in Waterloo, IA is $48,047. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,993 to $54,368, with most professionals earning between $36,480 and $60,122.

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Create a plan of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship and then faithfully and, on a timely basis, execute that plan to retain and upgrade supporters.

December 02, 2022

Prepare regular activity reports and provide consistent and timely communication to DEA leadership, colleagues, and constituents on next steps, strategies, and proposals for all Major and Principal-gift-level prospects.

January 27, 2023

Demonstrate consistently good judgement, tact, and ability to develop and nurture positive working relationships both within and outside of MICA.

February 02, 2023

Manage the campaign prospect list by developing specific cultivation plans and solicitation strategies for a range of prospects and provide support to school and volunteer leadership in advancing prospect and donor strategies.

February 07, 2023

Works collaboratively on the cultivation and solicitation of major donors with the Executive Artistic Director, Producing Director, Director of Development, along with other senior staff and board members, as appropriate.

February 13, 2023

Track pledges, payments, and invoices, and monitor the campaign budget, as well as develop reports for the Board, campaign committees, school leadership, and others as needed.

March 15, 2023

Build relationships with individual, corporate or foundation prospects with high giving capacities on behalf of the business school and manage a portfolio of approximately 75 prospective donors by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding these prospects/donors.

March 26, 2023

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March 29, 2023

Develop comprehensive and customized solicitation and engagement strategies to generate new major gifts ($5,000+) and upgrade and sustain current annual major gift donors, setting and meeting annual dollar and retention goals in partnership with the Director of Development.

April 06, 2023

Actively assume assignment and responsibility for identification, cultivation, and solicitation of a full portfolio (100-150) of individuals rated with capacity to give $25,000 or more, including some high level annual fund prospects.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Gift Officer in Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

41993

54368

48047

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

42196

54907

48200

What is the average salary for Gift Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Gift Officer in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Gift Officer ranges from $41,993 to $54,368 with the average base salary of $48,047. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,196 to $54,907 with the average total cash compensation of $48,200.

View Average Salary for Gift Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,047	$41,993 - $54,368
Bonus	$153	$203 - $539
Total Pay	$48,200	$42,196 - $54,907

* 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.

Gift Officer Salary Near Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,858 - $54,193	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,990 - $55,659	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,640 - $55,205	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,664 - $56,532	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,411 - $54,909	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,069 - $57,055	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA

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About Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406; the 2016 Census estimates the population at 67,934, making it the sixth-largest city in the state. The city is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.23 square miles (163.76 km2), of which 61.39 square miles (159.00 km2) is land and 1.84 square miles (4.77 km2) is water. The average el...

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