Fundraising manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Fundraising manager gender statistics
64.8% of fundraising managers are women and 35.2% of fundraising managers are men.
- Female, 64.8%
- Male, 35.2%
Fundraising manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.8% |
| Male | 35.2% |
Fundraising manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,214
Female income
$75,329
Fundraising manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fundraising manager positions over time. Currently, 64.8% of fundraising managers are female.
Fundraising manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.85% | 50.15% |
| 2011 | 44.52% | 55.48% |
| 2012 | 46.83% | 53.17% |
| 2013 | 39.88% | 60.12% |
| 2014 | 39.11% | 60.89% |
| 2015 | 40.77% | 59.23% |
| 2016 | 39.01% | 60.99% |
| 2017 | 41.56% | 58.44% |
| 2018 | 41.87% | 58.13% |
| 2019 | 37.43% | 62.57% |
| 2020 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2021 | 35.19% | 64.81% |
Fundraising manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared fundraising managers 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 Manager | 35% | 65% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Fundraising manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fundraising managers is White, which makes up 74.5% of all fundraising managers. Comparatively, 9.2% of fundraising managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of fundraising managers are Black or African American.
- White, 74.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Fundraising manager race
| Fundraising manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Fundraising manager race and ethnicity over time
See how fundraising manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fundraising manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.59% | 6.35% | 2.68% | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 81.38% | 7.28% | 3.14% | 6.85% |
| 2012 | 81.46% | 8.50% | 3.06% | 5.29% |
| 2013 | 79.46% | 8.69% | 3.77% | 6.72% |
| 2014 | 83.55% | 6.48% | 2.74% | 5.92% |
| 2015 | 78.51% | 7.99% | 3.71% | 7.04% |
| 2016 | 76.97% | 7.70% | 3.92% | 8.44% |
| 2017 | 78.75% | 5.81% | 4.05% | 9.51% |
| 2018 | 75.92% | 8.27% | 3.96% | 9.43% |
| 2019 | 78.64% | 7.12% | 4.22% | 7.85% |
| 2020 | 73.52% | 6.97% | 4.69% | 10.52% |
| 2021 | 74.52% | 6.06% | 5.14% | 9.20% |
Fundraising manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fundraising managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fundraising managers have the lowest average salary at $75,022.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,022 |
| White | $80,887 |
| Black or African American | $78,815 |
| Asian | $86,781 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,007 |
Average fundraising manager age
See how the average age of fundraising managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fundraising manager 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 manager age breakdown
The average age of fundraising managers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the fundraising manager population.
Fundraising manager age breakdown
| Fundraising Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Fundraising manager educational attainment
The most common degree for fundraising managers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of fundraising managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Fundraising managers by degree level
| Fundraising manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Fundraising manager wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,317 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,170 |
Fundraising manager employment statistics
Most fundraising managers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where fundraising managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fundraising managers work.
Fundraising manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Fundraising manager jobs by company type
Employees with the fundraising manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fundraising managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fundraising manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 6% |
Fundraising manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for fundraising managers are non profits, education and health care.
Fundraising manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 22% |
| Education | 18% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Fundraising manager turnover and employment statistics
Fundraising manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fundraising managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fundraising manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fundraising manager 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 manager tenure
The average fundraising manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 491 fundraising managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fundraising manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Fundraising manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fundraising managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Program Manager | 7.25% | 192,942 |
| Classified Advertising Manager | 9.54% | 4,388 |
| Business Strategist | 9.86% | 100,217 |
| Fundraising Manager | 16.11% | - |
Similar fundraising manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Program Manager | 7.25% | 192,942 |
| Classified Advertising Manager | 9.54% | 4,388 |
| Business Strategist | 9.86% | 100,217 |
Foreign languages spoken by fundraising managers
The most common foreign language among fundraising managers is Spanish at 34.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 34.6%
- French, 15.4%
- Japanese, 5.8%
- Arabic, 5.8%
- Mandarin, 5.8%
- Other, 32.6%
Fundraising manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.6% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Japanese | 5.8% |
| Arabic | 5.8% |
| Mandarin | 5.8% |
| Other | 32.6% |
