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How much does a Foundation Relations Director make in California? The average Foundation Relations Director salary in California is $206,490 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $171,890 and $246,990. 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.

Foundation Relations Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Foundation Relations Director Salary $140,389 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Foundation Relations Director Salary $171,890 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Foundation Relations Director Salary $206,490 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Foundation Relations Director Salary $246,990 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Foundation Relations Director Salary $283,863 CA March 26, 2024
25% $171,890 10% $140,389 90% $283,863 75% $246,990 $206,490 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Foundation Relations Director develops policies designed to maximize foundation funding and develops goals and strategies for all fundraising campaigns. Directs and oversees all policies, objectives, and initiatives regarding foundation activities for an association. Being a Foundation Relations Director develops policies for the grant review and approval process. Meets with donors and prospective donors to create and foster relationships. In addition, Foundation Relations Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Typically reports to a board of directors/trustees. The Foundation Relations 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. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Foundation Relations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $197,237 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $200,044 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $207,155 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $196,863 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $191,810 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $204,161 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $197,798 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $186,383 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $228,301 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $227,739 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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