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How much does a Foundation Relations Director make in Illinois? The average Foundation Relations Director salary in Illinois is $191,890 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $159,790 and $229,590. 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 $130,565 IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Foundation Relations Director Salary $159,790 IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Foundation Relations Director Salary $191,890 IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Foundation Relations Director Salary $229,590 IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Foundation Relations Director Salary $263,914 IL February 26, 2024
25% $159,790 10% $130,565 90% $263,914 75% $229,590 $191,890 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $197,013 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $196,341 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $177,127 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $179,271 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $182,390 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $196,341 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $175,399 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $174,090 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $182,390 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $171,504 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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