Development & Fundraising
Development Director Salary
Senior leader of fundraising/advancement (Director through Chief Development Officer). Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 05, 2026.
$120,000
Median posted salary
$94,500
25th percentile
$127,500
75th percentile
15
Salary observations
13
Open right now
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 10 | $120,000 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Orange (2), San Diego (3).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $20M-$50M | 5 | $130,000 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): <$2M (3), $2M-$10M (3), $10M-$20M (2), $50M-$100M (1), $100M+ (1).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Director | 8 | $120,000 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Vice President (4), Associate/Assistant Director (2), Manager (1).
Organizations hiring now
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Actual compensation (IRS Form 990)
| Org budget size | Employees | Median total comp |
|---|---|---|
| $10M-$20M | 6 | $184,860 |
| $20M-$50M | 27 | $179,032 |
| $50M-$100M | 14 | $195,216 |
| $100M+ | 8 | $194,860 |
Reported compensation of incumbents from the most recent Form 990 filings — actual pay, not posted ranges.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Development Coordinator | $47,840 |
| Major Gifts & Individual Giving Officer | $89,500 |
| Corporate & Community Partnerships Officer | $82,000 |
| Grants Manager / Grant Writer | $85,750 |
| Development Operations Manager | $72,258 |