How much does a Major Gifts Manager make in Summerville, SC? The average Major Gifts Manager salary in Summerville, SC is $115,715 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $99,850 and $136,122. 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. 

Major Gifts Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Major Gifts Manager Salary $85,406 Summerville,SC February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Major Gifts Manager Salary $99,850 Summerville,SC February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Major Gifts Manager Salary $115,715 Summerville,SC February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Major Gifts Manager Salary $136,122 Summerville,SC February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Major Gifts Manager Salary $154,701 Summerville,SC February 26, 2024
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Stewardship: Planning and managing processes and resources to promote a culture of highest level of ethical standards and responsibility to the community.

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Stewardship 2.19%
Public Relations 0.25%
Economics 0.14%
Others 97.42%

Job Description for Major Gifts Manager

Major Gifts Manager manages and implements a philanthropic gift program to nurture and solicit relationships with corporate, institutional, and major donors. Develops a portfolio of existing and potential donors and a strategy to enhance and extend relationships to generate philanthropic revenue. Being a Major Gifts Manager organizes events and meetings with prospects to raise awareness of the organization's mission and highlight accomplishments and ongoing funding needs. Makes regular personal contact with key contributors to strengthen relations with the organization. Additionally, Major Gifts Manager oversees proposal preparation and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Major Gifts Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Major Gifts Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Major Gifts Manager, the upper level is Development and Fundraising Sr. Manager and then progresses to Development and Fundraising Director.

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Major Gifts Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Major Gifts Manager, the highest Major Gifts Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Major Gifts Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Major Gifts Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Major Gifts Manager 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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