How much does a Development and Fundraising Director make in California? The average Development and Fundraising Director salary in California is $165,701 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $135,020 and $211,813. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Development and Fundraising Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Development and Fundraising Director Salary $107,086 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Development and Fundraising Director Salary $135,020 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Development and Fundraising Director Salary $165,701 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Development and Fundraising Director Salary $211,813 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Development and Fundraising Director Salary $253,795 CA March 26, 2024
25% $135,020 10% $107,086 90% $253,795 75% $211,813 $165,701 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Community Engagement: Community engagement seeks to engage community to achieve sustainable outcomes, equitable decision-making processes, and deepen relationships and trust between government organisations and communities.

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Event Planning: Event planning is the process of managing a project such as a meeting, convention, tradeshow, ceremony, team building activity, party, or convention.

Leadership 4.73%
Community Engagement 1.18%
Event Planning 0.71%
Others 93.38%

Job Description for Development and Fundraising Director

Development and Fundraising Director directs an organization's fundraising strategies, campaigns, capital development initiatives, and operations to support the overall organizational development and revenue objectives. Leads donor stewardship and relations to identify, develop, retain, and nurture a portfolio of individual and institutional donors. Being a Development and Fundraising Director researches and identifies potential corporate or governmental partnerships and grant funding opportunities. Creates collaborative coordination between staff and internal stakeholders to plan events and communications to increase donor engagement. Additionally, Development and Fundraising Director uses technology to manage and monitor donor information and produce data-driven measurement and reporting of the progress of fundraising goals. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Development and Fundraising 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 Development and Fundraising 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $158,339 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $160,593 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $166,302 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $158,039 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $153,983 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $163,898 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $158,790 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $149,626 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $183,277 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $182,827 Date Updated March 26, 2024

Career Path for Development and Fundraising Director

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