Director of philanthropy demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of philanthropy gender statistics
67.9% of directors of philanthropy are women and 32.1% of directors of philanthropy are men.
- Female, 67.9%
- Male, 32.1%
Director of philanthropy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.9% |
| Male | 32.1% |
Director of philanthropy gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,646
Female income
$90,134
Director of philanthropy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of philanthropy positions over time. Currently, 67.9% of directors of philanthropy are female.
Director of philanthropy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
| 2011 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
| 2012 | 43.45% | 56.55% |
| 2013 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2014 | 35.91% | 64.09% |
| 2015 | 37.52% | 62.48% |
| 2016 | 35.81% | 64.19% |
| 2017 | 38.28% | 61.72% |
| 2018 | 38.59% | 61.41% |
| 2019 | 34.29% | 65.71% |
| 2020 | 33.11% | 66.89% |
| 2021 | 32.14% | 67.86% |
Director of philanthropy related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of philanthropy with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Director Of Philanthropy | 32% | 68% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Director of philanthropy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of philanthropy is White, which makes up 75.1% of all directors of philanthropy. Comparatively, 9.0% of directors of philanthropy are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of directors of philanthropy are Black or African American.
- White, 75.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Director of philanthropy race
| Director of philanthropy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Director of philanthropy race and ethnicity over time
See how director of philanthropy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of philanthropy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.16% | 6.08% | 2.61% | 7.54% |
| 2011 | 81.95% | 7.02% | 3.08% | 6.62% |
| 2012 | 82.04% | 8.24% | 3.00% | 5.06% |
| 2013 | 80.04% | 8.43% | 3.70% | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 84.13% | 6.21% | 2.67% | 5.69% |
| 2015 | 79.08% | 7.73% | 3.64% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 77.55% | 7.44% | 3.86% | 8.21% |
| 2017 | 79.32% | 5.55% | 3.98% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 76.49% | 8.01% | 3.89% | 9.20% |
| 2019 | 79.21% | 6.85% | 4.15% | 7.62% |
| 2020 | 74.09% | 6.70% | 4.63% | 10.29% |
| 2021 | 75.09% | 5.79% | 5.08% | 8.97% |
Director of philanthropy wage gap by race
According to our data, asian directors of philanthropy have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown directors of philanthropy have the lowest average salary at $89,667.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,667 |
| White | $98,692 |
| Black or African American | $95,482 |
| Asian | $107,944 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,326 |
Average director of philanthropy age
See how the average age of directors of philanthropy varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Director of philanthropy age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Asian | 42 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 35 |
Director of philanthropy age breakdown
The average age of directors of philanthropy is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the director of philanthropy population.
Director of philanthropy age breakdown
| Director Of Philanthropy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Director of philanthropy educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of philanthropy is bachelor's degree, with 80% of directors of philanthropy earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 3%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Directors of philanthropy by degree level
| Director of philanthropy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 3% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Director of philanthropy wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $118,408 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,823 |
Director of philanthropy employment statistics
Most directors of philanthropy work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where directors of philanthropy work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of philanthropy work.
Director of philanthropy jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Director of philanthropy jobs by company type
Employees with the director of philanthropy job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of philanthropy prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Director of philanthropy jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 11% |
Director of philanthropy jobs by industry
The most common industries for directors of philanthropy are non profits, education and health care.
Director of philanthropy industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 32% |
| Education | 26% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Director of philanthropy turnover and employment statistics
Director of philanthropy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of philanthropy between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of philanthropy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of philanthropy unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.71% |
| 2011 | 4.67% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 2.03% |
| 2017 | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.45% |
Average director of philanthropy tenure
The average director of philanthropy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 531 directors of philanthropy resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of philanthropy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Director of philanthropy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of philanthropy that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Sales Director | 7.25% | 91,122 |
| Recruitment Advertising Manager | 9.54% | 6,762 |
| Business Analytics Director | 9.86% | 74,532 |
| Director Of Philanthropy | 16.11% | - |
Similar director of philanthropy jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Sales Director | 7.25% | 91,122 |
| Recruitment Advertising Manager | 9.54% | 6,762 |
| Business Analytics Director | 9.86% | 74,532 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of philanthropy
The most common foreign language among directors of philanthropy is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 5.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 2.8%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 5.6%
- Chinese, 2.8%
- Vietnamese, 2.8%
- German, 2.8%
- Other, 19.3%
Director of philanthropy languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Vietnamese | 2.8% |
| German | 2.8% |
| Other | 19.3% |
