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Donor relations officer demographics and statistics in the US

Donor relations officer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates donor relations officer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our donor relations officer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about donor relations officers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 3,973 donor relations officers currently employed in the United States.
  • 62.3% of all donor relations officers are women, while 37.7% are men.
  • The average donor relations officer age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of donor relations officers is White (77.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), Black or African American (5.2%) and Asian (5.1%).
  • In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 19% of all donor relations officers are LGBT.
  • Donor relations officers are 55% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Donor relations officer gender statistics

62.3% of donor relations officers are women and 37.7% of donor relations officers are men.
  • Female, 62.3%
  • Male, 37.7%

Donor relations officer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female62.3%
Male37.7%

Donor relations officer gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$55,824
female-income
Female income
$54,268

Donor relations officer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in donor relations officer positions over time. Currently, 62.3% of donor relations officers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Donor relations officer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201037.45%62.55%
201135.83%64.17%
201236.87%63.13%
201336.16%63.84%
201435.83%64.17%
201537.11%62.89%
201635.79%64.21%
201734.42%65.58%
201837.54%62.46%
201937.02%62.98%
202036.68%63.32%
202137.67%62.33%

Donor relations officer related jobs gender ratio

We compared donor relations officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Donor Relations Officer38%62%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Timber Buyer
Chief Estimator
Electronic Security Specialist
Donor Relations Officer
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Conference Planning Manager
Wedding Coordinator
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Donor relations officer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among donor relations officers is White, which makes up 77.3% of all donor relations officers. Comparatively, 7.9% of donor relations officers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of donor relations officers are Black or African American.
  • White, 77.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
  • Black or African American, 5.2%
  • Asian, 5.1%
  • Unknown, 4.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Donor relations officer race

Donor relations officer racePercentages
White77.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.9%
Black or African American5.2%
Asian5.1%
Unknown4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Donor relations officer race and ethnicity over time

See how donor relations officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Donor relations officer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201077.58%8.67%4.12%6.86%
201180.52%8.05%2.94%5.36%
201280.37%7.54%3.71%5.86%
201382.05%6.33%4.26%5.44%
201479.13%6.98%3.76%6.83%
201580.80%7.25%2.97%6.39%
201677.39%8.15%4.24%7.33%
201780.65%6.71%3.79%6.50%
201879.64%6.61%3.47%7.96%
201979.47%5.74%4.03%6.62%
202077.38%4.82%4.23%9.24%
202177.33%5.22%5.11%7.92%

Donor relations officer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian donor relations officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american donor relations officers have the lowest average salary at $54,114.
$61,000
$59,000
$57,000
$55,000
$53,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$54,829
White$54,282
Black or African American$54,114
Asian$59,545
Hispanic or Latino$56,531
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Average donor relations officer age

See how the average age of donor relations officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Donor relations officer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown37
White41.542
Asian35
Hispanic or Latino41

Donor relations officer age breakdown

The average age of donor relations officers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the donor relations officer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Donor relations officer age breakdown

Donor Relations Officer YearsPercentages
40+ years55%
30-40 years34%
20-30 years11%

Donor relations officer educational attainment

The most common degree for donor relations officers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of donor relations officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 70%
  • Master's, 12%
  • Associate, 7%
  • Diploma, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Donor relations officers by degree level

Donor relations officer degreePercentages
Bachelor's70%
Master's12%
Associate7%
Diploma4%
Other Degrees7%

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Donor relations officer wage gap by degree level

$61,000
$60,000
$59,000
$58,000
$57,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$59,862
Bachelor's Degree$57,553
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Donor relations officer employment statistics

Most donor relations officers work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where donor relations officers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where donor relations officers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Donor relations officer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees18%
100 - 500 employees25%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees18%

Donor relations officer jobs by company type

Employees with the donor relations officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most donor relations officers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Donor relations officer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education55%
Public6%
Private26%
Government13%

Donor relations officer jobs by industry

The most common industries for donor relations officers are education, non profits and health care.

Education

Non Profits

Health Care

Professional

Government

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Donor relations officer industry statistics

IndustryPercentages
Education28%
Non Profits25%
Health Care17%
Professional12%
Government7%
Finance4%
Media3%
Energy2%
Transportation1%
Fortune 5001%
Hospitality1%

Donor relations officer turnover and employment statistics

Donor relations officer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for donor relations officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Donor relations officer unemployment rate by year

YearDonor relations officer unemployment rate
20108.45%
20115.90%
20129.58%
20135.65%
20146.99%
20155.15%
20163.81%
20173.42%
20182.66%
20193.68%
20205.83%
20214.94%

Average donor relations officer tenure

The average donor relations officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,176 donor relations officers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Donor relations officer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year24%
1-2 years41%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years5%
11+ years6%

Donor relations officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of donor relations officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Engineer/Estimator4.41%27,140
Logistic Assistant8.65%11,865
Job Service Specialist8.93%61,279
Sales Support And Marketing10.00%136,847
Rules Examiner11.05%2,080
Methods Examiner11.64%2,129
Donor Relations Officer19.25%-

Similar donor relations officer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Engineer/Estimator4.41%27,140
Logistic Assistant8.65%11,865
Job Service Specialist8.93%61,279
Sales Support And Marketing10.00%136,847
Rules Examiner11.05%2,080
Methods Examiner11.64%2,129

Foreign languages spoken by donor relations officers

The most common foreign language among donor relations officers is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
  • Spanish, 27.3%
  • French, 17.4%
  • Japanese, 7.4%
  • Chinese, 6.6%
  • German, 6.6%
  • Other, 34.7%

Donor relations officer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish27.3%
French17.4%
Japanese7.4%
Chinese6.6%
German6.6%
Other34.7%

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Donor relations officer location demographics

The amount you can make as a donor relations officer can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of donor relations officers is $79,542. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do donor relations officers earn the most?

Donor relations officers earn the most in New Jersey, where the average donor relations officer salary is $89,564. The map here shows where donor relations officers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Donor Relations Officers?

By looking through more than 1,176 resumes, we found that the most popular places for donor relations officers are Washington, DC and New York, NY.
Number of Donor Relations Officers

Donor relations officer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California4,856$71,004
2Texas2,151$55,764
3New York1,970$74,802
4Illinois1,538$76,361
5Pennsylvania1,482$63,290
6Massachusetts1,327$61,023
7Georgia1,259$49,655
8North Carolina1,252$57,425
9New Jersey1,164$89,564
10Ohio1,069$47,320
11Minnesota1,051$56,238
12Arizona877$60,821
13Maryland832$51,343
14Washington831$60,339
15Michigan801$58,663
16Colorado759$43,355
17Tennessee740$50,878
18Indiana702$62,385
19Missouri643$42,220
20Wisconsin631$62,444
21South Carolina537$41,483
22Oregon509$61,874
23Alabama488$49,654
24Iowa422$74,426
25Oklahoma382$51,282
26Connecticut355$69,884
27Kentucky351$43,440
28Nevada349$60,068
29Louisiana341$41,493
30Idaho325$65,410
31Mississippi285$40,496
32Kansas278$72,839
33Arkansas272$54,381
34Florida267$49,532
35Nebraska265$42,397
36New Mexico249$59,260
37Rhode Island210$58,768
38New Hampshire206$53,813
39Maine168$59,459
40West Virginia157$56,461
41Virginia134$64,938
42North Dakota133$56,728
43South Dakota133$42,670
44Vermont95$58,397
45District of Columbia93$83,887
46Utah69$65,849
47Delaware13$59,520
48Montana11$42,882
49Alaska8$38,096
50Wyoming5$57,157
51Hawaii3$40,554

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