Fundraising director demographics and statistics in the US
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Fundraising director gender statistics
65.0% of fundraising directors are women and 35.0% of fundraising directors are men.
- Female, 65.0%
- Male, 35.0%
Fundraising director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.0% |
| Male | 35.0% |
Fundraising director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,092
Female income
$81,313
Fundraising director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fundraising director positions over time. Currently, 65.0% of fundraising directors are female.
Fundraising director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.67% | 50.33% |
| 2011 | 44.34% | 55.66% |
| 2012 | 46.64% | 53.36% |
| 2013 | 39.70% | 60.30% |
| 2014 | 38.93% | 61.07% |
| 2015 | 40.59% | 59.41% |
| 2016 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
| 2017 | 41.37% | 58.63% |
| 2018 | 41.68% | 58.32% |
| 2019 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
| 2020 | 36.02% | 63.98% |
| 2021 | 35.02% | 64.98% |
Fundraising director related jobs gender ratio
We compared fundraising directors 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 Director | 35% | 65% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Fundraising director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fundraising directors is White, which makes up 74.4% of all fundraising directors. Comparatively, 9.3% of fundraising directors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of fundraising directors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fundraising director race
| Fundraising director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fundraising director race and ethnicity over time
See how fundraising director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fundraising director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.45% | 6.41% | 2.69% | 7.82% |
| 2011 | 81.24% | 7.35% | 3.16% | 6.91% |
| 2012 | 81.32% | 8.57% | 3.08% | 5.34% |
| 2013 | 79.32% | 8.76% | 3.79% | 6.78% |
| 2014 | 83.41% | 6.54% | 2.76% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 78.37% | 8.06% | 3.72% | 7.09% |
| 2016 | 76.83% | 7.76% | 3.94% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 78.60% | 5.88% | 4.06% | 9.57% |
| 2018 | 75.78% | 8.34% | 3.98% | 9.48% |
| 2019 | 78.50% | 7.18% | 4.23% | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 73.37% | 7.03% | 4.71% | 10.57% |
| 2021 | 74.38% | 6.12% | 5.16% | 9.26% |
Fundraising director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fundraising directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fundraising directors have the lowest average salary at $80,892.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,892 |
| White | $89,036 |
| Black or African American | $86,139 |
| Asian | $97,386 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,803 |
Average fundraising director age
See how the average age of fundraising directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fundraising director 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 director age breakdown
The average age of fundraising directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the fundraising director population.
Fundraising director age breakdown
| Fundraising Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Fundraising director educational attainment
The most common degree for fundraising directors is bachelor's degree, with 77% of fundraising directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fundraising directors by degree level
| Fundraising director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fundraising director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,828 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,666 |
Fundraising director employment statistics
Most fundraising directors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where fundraising directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fundraising directors work.
Fundraising director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Fundraising director jobs by company type
Employees with the fundraising director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fundraising directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fundraising director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 10% |
Fundraising director jobs by industry
The most common industries for fundraising directors are non profits, education and health care.
Fundraising director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 27% |
| Education | 19% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Media | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Fundraising director turnover and employment statistics
Fundraising director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fundraising directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fundraising director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fundraising director 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 director tenure
The average fundraising director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 963 fundraising directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Fundraising director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Fundraising director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fundraising directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Sales Manager | 7.25% | 129,882 |
| Advertising Agency Manager | 9.54% | 6,330 |
| User Experience Manager | 9.86% | 59,745 |
| Fundraising Director | 16.11% | - |
Similar fundraising director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Sales Manager | 7.25% | 129,882 |
| Advertising Agency Manager | 9.54% | 6,330 |
| User Experience Manager | 9.86% | 59,745 |
Foreign languages spoken by fundraising directors
The most common foreign language among fundraising directors is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and German is the third-most popular at 6.4%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 11.5%
- German, 6.4%
- Chinese, 5.1%
- Russian, 5.1%
- Other, 25.7%
Fundraising director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 11.5% |
| German | 6.4% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| Russian | 5.1% |
| Other | 25.7% |
