How much does a Major Gifts Associate make? The average Major Gifts Associate salary is $43,216 as of October 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $39,769 and $47,525. 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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What does a Major Gifts Associate do?
Major Gifts Associate
Creates and leads a coordinated program of fundraising activities designed to increase the number and level of major and/or principal gifts donors.
March 08, 2020
Provides leadership, determines and evaluates individual goals, develops and implements training and mentoring, and assigns and monitors coverage of primary areas of focus ensuring that goals and objectives are attained.
March 23, 2020
Develops and executes strategies to involve campus leaders, alumni, friends, grateful patients and volunteers to identify and cultivate new individual, corporate, institutional and/or foundation prospects.
March 29, 2020
Manages responses to inquiries received as a result of newsletters and marketing materials, including mailing follow-up materials and making follow-up visits to prospective donors as appropriate.
April 05, 2020
Demonstrated experience interacting with key university constituents, alumni, and donors as well as with university administrators, deans, faculty, and staff in providing good client and customer service.
May 03, 2020
Build strong relationships with JALC Education, Concerts & Touring, and Brand, Sales and Marketing colleagues to understand their work and funding priorities to effectively communicate with donors about those projects and solicit and steward restricted major gifts.
May 09, 2020
Performs other development-related tasks as necessary and partners with the director, team, and department on special projects as needed.
May 23, 2020
Major Gifts Associate Salary in Major Cities
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Major Gifts Associate Salary by City
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| City Name | Average Salary |
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| San Francisco, CA | $54,020 |
| Washington, DC | $48,108 |
| Miami, FL | $42,072 |
| Chicago, IL | $45,848 |
| Boston, MA | $48,692 |
| New York, NY | $51,989 |
| Dallas, TX | $42,935 |
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What is the average salary for Major Gifts Associate in 2020?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Major Gifts Associate in the United States. The base salary for Major Gifts Associate ranges from $39,769 to $47,525 with the average base salary of $43,216. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,883 to $47,659 with the average total cash compensation of $43,278.
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| Average Salary | Average Salary Range | |
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| Base Salary | $43,216 | $39,769 - $47,525 |
| Bonus | $62 | $114 - $134 |
| Total Pay | $43,278 | $39,883 - $47,659 |
* 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.
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What's the difference between Major Gifts Officer and Major Gifts Associate?
According to our latest salary estimation on October 28, 2020. The average salary of Major Gifts Associate is $43,216, and the average salary of Major Gifts Officer is $96,430. The average salary of Major Gifts Officer is higher than Major Gifts Associate. ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
I am a Major Gifts Associate, which location’s salary is higher, Barnstable, MA or New Britain, CT?
New Britain, CT typically sees higher pay than Barnstable, MA for Major Gifts Associate. a Major Gifts Associate Salary in New Britain, CT is $46,674 as of October 28, 2020; a Major Gifts Associate Salary in Barnstable, MA is $45,572 as of October 28, 2020. ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
Major Gifts Associate Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the salary of a Major Gifts Associate vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
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Last Update: October 28, 2020