How much does a Foundation Director make in San Diego, CA? The average Foundation Director salary in San Diego, CA is $201,544 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $167,806 and $241,075. 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. 

Foundation Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Foundation Director Salary $137,090 San Diego,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Foundation Director Salary $167,806 San Diego,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Foundation Director Salary $201,544 San Diego,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Foundation Director Salary $241,075 San Diego,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Foundation Director Salary $277,067 San Diego,CA February 26, 2024
25% $167,806 10% $137,090 90% $277,067 75% $241,075 $201,544 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Leadership 0.42%
Office Management 0.1%
Professional development 0.08%
Others 99.4%

Job Description for Foundation Director

Foundation Director directs the execution of the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Defines the goals and tactics for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Being a Foundation Director represents the foundation to the public and media to communicate its mission, values, and accomplishments. Maintains positive relationships with foundation stakeholders, including the board of directors, grantees, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Additionally, Foundation Director oversees grantmaking operations, including developing grant guidelines, reviewing grant applications, and managing the grant evaluation process. Manages foundation programs and initiatives that align with the foundation's mission and values. Implements systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the foundation's grantmaking and programs. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Foundation Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Foundation Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Foundation Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Foundation Director, the highest Foundation Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Foundation Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Foundation Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Foundation Director salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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