Fundraising officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fundraising officer demographics by:
Fundraising officer gender statistics
59.6% of fundraising officers are women and 40.4% of fundraising officers are men.
- Female, 59.6%
- Male, 40.4%
Fundraising officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.6% |
| Male | 40.4% |
Fundraising officer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,265
Female income
$88,771
Fundraising officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fundraising officer positions over time. Currently, 59.6% of fundraising officers are female.
Fundraising officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.18% | 59.82% |
| 2011 | 38.51% | 61.49% |
| 2012 | 39.59% | 60.41% |
| 2013 | 38.86% | 61.14% |
| 2014 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2015 | 39.83% | 60.17% |
| 2016 | 38.48% | 61.52% |
| 2017 | 37.06% | 62.94% |
| 2018 | 40.27% | 59.73% |
| 2019 | 39.74% | 60.26% |
| 2020 | 39.39% | 60.61% |
| 2021 | 40.41% | 59.59% |
Fundraising officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fundraising 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Fundraising Officer | 40% | 60% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Fundraising officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fundraising officers is White, which makes up 77.6% of all fundraising officers. Comparatively, 7.8% of fundraising officers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of fundraising officers are Black or African American.
- White, 77.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fundraising officer race
| Fundraising officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fundraising officer race and ethnicity over time
See how fundraising officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fundraising officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.85% | 8.56% | 4.08% | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 80.78% | 7.94% | 2.90% | 5.26% |
| 2012 | 80.64% | 7.43% | 3.67% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 82.32% | 6.23% | 4.22% | 5.34% |
| 2014 | 79.40% | 6.87% | 3.72% | 6.73% |
| 2015 | 81.07% | 7.15% | 2.93% | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 77.66% | 8.05% | 4.20% | 7.23% |
| 2017 | 80.92% | 6.61% | 3.75% | 6.40% |
| 2018 | 79.90% | 6.50% | 3.44% | 7.85% |
| 2019 | 79.74% | 5.64% | 3.99% | 6.52% |
| 2020 | 77.65% | 4.71% | 4.19% | 9.14% |
| 2021 | 77.59% | 5.11% | 5.08% | 7.82% |
Fundraising officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fundraising officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fundraising officers have the lowest average salary at $88,234.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,731 |
| White | $88,818 |
| Black or African American | $88,234 |
| Asian | $108,118 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,819 |
Average fundraising officer age
See how the average age of fundraising officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fundraising officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 41.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Fundraising officer age breakdown
The average age of fundraising officers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the fundraising officer population.
Fundraising officer age breakdown
| Fundraising Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Fundraising officer educational attainment
The most common degree for fundraising officers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of fundraising officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fundraising officers by degree level
| Fundraising officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fundraising officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,343 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,576 |
Fundraising officer employment statistics
Most fundraising officers work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where fundraising officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fundraising officers work.
Fundraising officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Fundraising officer jobs by company type
Employees with the fundraising officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fundraising officers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Fundraising officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 54% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 8% |
Fundraising officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fundraising officers are non profits, education and professional.
Fundraising officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 31% |
| Education | 24% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Fundraising officer turnover and employment statistics
Fundraising officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fundraising officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fundraising officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fundraising officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 9.58% |
| 2013 | 5.65% |
| 2014 | 6.99% |
| 2015 | 5.15% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.42% |
| 2018 | 2.66% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.83% |
| 2021 | 4.94% |
Average fundraising officer tenure
The average fundraising officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 165 fundraising officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fundraising officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Fundraising officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fundraising officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Logistics Support Specialist | 8.65% | 104,890 |
| Team Lead-Recruitments | 8.93% | 53,220 |
| Events And Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 82,798 |
| Home Energy Rater | 11.05% | 41,693 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspector | 11.64% | 46,454 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | - |
Similar fundraising officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Logistics Support Specialist | 8.65% | 104,890 |
| Team Lead-Recruitments | 8.93% | 53,220 |
| Events And Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 82,798 |
| Home Energy Rater | 11.05% | 41,693 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspector | 11.64% | 46,454 |
Foreign languages spoken by fundraising officers
The most common foreign language among fundraising officers is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- French, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Other, 29.2%
Fundraising officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Other | 29.2% |