Leadership Giving Officer Salary in Erie, Pennsylvania

How much does a Leadership Giving Officer make in Erie, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Leadership Giving Officer in Erie, PA is $96,776. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,175 to $119,660, with most professionals earning between $63,151 and $140,494.

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What is a Leadership Giving Officer?

The Leadership Giving Officer is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to secure major gifts from individual donors, as well as cultivating and stewarding relationships with high-level donors. This role involves identifying and engaging potential donors, creating personalized cultivation plans, and soliciting gifts at the leadership giving level. The Leadership Giving Officer will also work closely with the development team to coordinate fundraising efforts and ensure that donors receive appropriate recognition and stewardship. Additionally, they will play a key role in developing and executing fundraising events and campaigns to support the organization's mission and goals. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential for success in this role.

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What does a Leadership Giving Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Leadership Giving Officer

Coordinate and execute special events and activities for leadership donors.

September 10, 2023

Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective leadership donors.

September 30, 2023

Create personalized cultivation and stewardship plans for leadership donors.

October 03, 2023

Work with senior leadership and board members to engage them in leadership giving efforts.

October 06, 2023

Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to create materials and messaging for leadership giving initiatives.

October 23, 2023

Provide regular updates and reports on the progress of leadership giving efforts.

October 29, 2023

Manage a portfolio of leadership donors, including regular communication and engagement activities.

November 09, 2023

Collaborate with other fundraising staff to integrate leadership giving into overall fundraising efforts.

November 10, 2023

Develop and implement strategies to identify and cultivate potential leadership donors.

November 13, 2023

Research and stay informed about trends and best practices in leadership giving and major gifts fundraising.

November 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Leadership Giving Officer in Erie, PA

Average Base Salary

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79175

119660

96776

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

82226

136074

101447

What is the average salary for Leadership Giving Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Leadership Giving Officer in Erie, PA. The base salary for Leadership Giving Officer ranges from $79,175 to $119,660 with the average base salary of $96,776. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,226 to $136,074 with the average total cash compensation of $101,447.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,776	$79,175 - $119,660
Bonus	$4,671	$3,051 - $16,414
Total Pay	$101,447	$82,226 - $136,074

* 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.

Leadership Giving Officer Salary Near Erie, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,514 - $124,705	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,079 - $127,070	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,575 - $118,753	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,600 - $127,859	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,905 - $126,807	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,670 - $127,964	COMPARE TO Erie, PA

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About Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 276,207 residents. The Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area has a pop...

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