Fundraising specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Fundraising specialist gender statistics
63.4% of fundraising specialists are women and 36.6% of fundraising specialists are men.
- Female, 63.4%
- Male, 36.6%
Fundraising specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.4% |
| Male | 36.6% |
Fundraising specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,633
Female income
$50,658
Fundraising specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fundraising specialist positions over time. Currently, 63.4% of fundraising specialists are female.
Fundraising specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.40% | 63.60% |
| 2011 | 34.80% | 65.20% |
| 2012 | 35.83% | 64.17% |
| 2013 | 35.13% | 64.87% |
| 2014 | 34.81% | 65.19% |
| 2015 | 36.06% | 63.94% |
| 2016 | 34.77% | 65.23% |
| 2017 | 33.41% | 66.59% |
| 2018 | 36.49% | 63.51% |
| 2019 | 35.98% | 64.02% |
| 2020 | 35.64% | 64.36% |
| 2021 | 36.62% | 63.38% |
Fundraising specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared fundraising specialists 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 Specialist | 37% | 63% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Fundraising specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fundraising specialists is White, which makes up 77.1% of all fundraising specialists. Comparatively, 8.0% of fundraising specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of fundraising specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fundraising specialist race
| Fundraising specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fundraising specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how fundraising specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fundraising specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 8.76% | 4.15% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 80.28% | 8.14% | 2.98% | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 80.13% | 7.63% | 3.74% | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 81.82% | 6.42% | 4.30% | 5.53% |
| 2014 | 78.89% | 7.07% | 3.79% | 6.92% |
| 2015 | 80.56% | 7.34% | 3.00% | 6.48% |
| 2016 | 77.15% | 8.24% | 4.27% | 7.41% |
| 2017 | 80.41% | 6.81% | 3.82% | 6.59% |
| 2018 | 79.40% | 6.70% | 3.51% | 8.04% |
| 2019 | 79.23% | 5.83% | 4.06% | 6.71% |
| 2020 | 77.14% | 4.91% | 4.26% | 9.33% |
| 2021 | 77.09% | 5.31% | 5.15% | 8.01% |
Fundraising specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fundraising specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fundraising specialists have the lowest average salary at $50,462.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,367 |
| White | $50,675 |
| Black or African American | $50,462 |
| Asian | $57,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,537 |
Average fundraising specialist age
See how the average age of fundraising specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fundraising specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 41.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Fundraising specialist age breakdown
The average age of fundraising specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the fundraising specialist population.
Fundraising specialist age breakdown
| Fundraising Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Fundraising specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for fundraising specialists is bachelor's degree, with 76% of fundraising specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fundraising specialists by degree level
| Fundraising specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fundraising specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,850 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,851 |
Fundraising specialist employment statistics
Most fundraising specialists work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where fundraising specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fundraising specialists work.
Fundraising specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Fundraising specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the fundraising specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fundraising specialists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fundraising specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 12% |
Fundraising specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for fundraising specialists are non profits, education and professional.
Fundraising specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 23% |
| Education | 23% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Fundraising specialist turnover and employment statistics
Fundraising specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fundraising specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fundraising specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fundraising specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average fundraising specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 347 fundraising specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Fundraising specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Fundraising specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fundraising specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Operations Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 90,089 |
| Personnel Placement Specialist | 8.93% | 2,640 |
| Forecasting Analyst | 10.00% | 31,811 |
| Web Merchant | 11.05% | 7,517 |
| Forensic Pathologist | 11.64% | 20,624 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | - |
Similar fundraising specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Operations Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 90,089 |
| Personnel Placement Specialist | 8.93% | 2,640 |
| Forecasting Analyst | 10.00% | 31,811 |
| Web Merchant | 11.05% | 7,517 |
| Forensic Pathologist | 11.64% | 20,624 |
Foreign languages spoken by fundraising specialists
The most common foreign language among fundraising specialists is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 21.4% and French is the third-most popular at 21.4%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Mandarin, 21.4%
- French, 21.4%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Cantonese, 7.1%
Fundraising specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Mandarin | 21.4% |
| French | 21.4% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Cantonese | 7.1% |