Fundraising consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Fundraising consultant gender statistics
57.6% of fundraising consultants are women and 42.4% of fundraising consultants are men.
- Female, 57.6%
- Male, 42.4%
Fundraising consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% |
| Male | 42.4% |
Fundraising consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,013
Female income
$71,756
Fundraising consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fundraising consultant positions over time. Currently, 57.6% of fundraising consultants are female.
Fundraising consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.40% | 42.60% |
| 2011 | 52.10% | 47.90% |
| 2012 | 54.42% | 45.58% |
| 2013 | 47.34% | 52.66% |
| 2014 | 46.53% | 53.47% |
| 2015 | 48.26% | 51.74% |
| 2016 | 46.43% | 53.57% |
| 2017 | 49.07% | 50.93% |
| 2018 | 49.40% | 50.60% |
| 2019 | 44.77% | 55.23% |
| 2020 | 43.47% | 56.53% |
| 2021 | 42.39% | 57.61% |
Fundraising consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared fundraising consultants 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% |
| Fundraising Consultant | 42% | 58% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Fundraising consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fundraising consultants is White, which makes up 74.7% of all fundraising consultants. Comparatively, 9.1% of fundraising consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of fundraising consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Fundraising consultant race
| Fundraising consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Fundraising consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how fundraising consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fundraising consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.77% | 6.26% | 2.65% | 7.69% |
| 2011 | 81.56% | 7.20% | 3.12% | 6.78% |
| 2012 | 81.64% | 8.42% | 3.04% | 5.21% |
| 2013 | 79.64% | 8.61% | 3.75% | 6.65% |
| 2014 | 83.74% | 6.39% | 2.72% | 5.85% |
| 2015 | 78.69% | 7.91% | 3.69% | 6.96% |
| 2016 | 77.16% | 7.62% | 3.90% | 8.37% |
| 2017 | 78.93% | 5.73% | 4.02% | 9.44% |
| 2018 | 76.10% | 8.19% | 3.94% | 9.36% |
| 2019 | 78.82% | 7.03% | 4.20% | 7.78% |
| 2020 | 73.70% | 6.88% | 4.67% | 10.44% |
| 2021 | 74.70% | 5.97% | 5.12% | 9.13% |
Fundraising consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fundraising consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fundraising consultants have the lowest average salary at $71,309.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,309 |
| White | $80,033 |
| Black or African American | $76,911 |
| Asian | $89,147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,702 |
Average fundraising consultant age
See how the average age of fundraising consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fundraising consultant 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 |
Fundraising consultant age breakdown
The average age of fundraising consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the fundraising consultant population.
Fundraising consultant age breakdown
| Fundraising Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Fundraising consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for fundraising consultants is bachelor's degree, with 72% of fundraising consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fundraising consultants by degree level
| Fundraising consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fundraising consultant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,647 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,067 |
Fundraising consultant employment statistics
Most fundraising consultants work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where fundraising consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fundraising consultants work.
Fundraising consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Fundraising consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the fundraising consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fundraising consultants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fundraising consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 8% |
Fundraising consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for fundraising consultants are non profits, education and professional.
Fundraising consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 22% |
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Fundraising consultant turnover and employment statistics
Fundraising consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fundraising consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fundraising consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fundraising consultant 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 fundraising consultant tenure
The average fundraising consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 699 fundraising consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Fundraising consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Fundraising consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fundraising consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Equipment Sales And Service Manager | 7.25% | 128,623 |
| Recruitment Advertising Manager | 9.54% | 6,762 |
| Product Specialist/Product Management | 9.86% | 144,587 |
| Fundraising Consultant | 16.11% | - |
Similar fundraising consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Equipment Sales And Service Manager | 7.25% | 128,623 |
| Recruitment Advertising Manager | 9.54% | 6,762 |
| Product Specialist/Product Management | 9.86% | 144,587 |
Foreign languages spoken by fundraising consultants
The most common foreign language among fundraising consultants is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.9%.
- Spanish, 45.2%
- French, 16.7%
- Italian, 11.9%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- German, 4.8%
- Other, 14.3%
Fundraising consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Italian | 11.9% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.3% |
