Major gifts officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Major gifts officer gender statistics
53.8% of major gifts officers are women and 46.2% of major gifts officers are men.
- Female, 53.8%
- Male, 46.2%
Major gifts officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% |
| Male | 46.2% |
Major gifts officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,748
Female income
$75,394
Major gifts officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in major gifts officer positions over time. Currently, 53.8% of major gifts officers are female.
Major gifts officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2011 | 55.95% | 44.05% |
| 2012 | 58.23% | 41.77% |
| 2013 | 51.21% | 48.79% |
| 2014 | 50.40% | 49.60% |
| 2015 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2016 | 50.30% | 49.70% |
| 2017 | 52.95% | 47.05% |
| 2018 | 53.26% | 46.74% |
| 2019 | 48.63% | 51.37% |
| 2020 | 47.31% | 52.69% |
| 2021 | 46.21% | 53.79% |
Major gifts officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared major gifts officers 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% |
| Major Gifts Officer | 46% | 54% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Major gifts officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among major gifts officers is White, which makes up 74.7% of all major gifts officers. Comparatively, 9.1% of major gifts officers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of major gifts officers are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Major gifts officer race
| Major gifts officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Major gifts officer race and ethnicity over time
See how major gifts officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Major gifts officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.82% | 6.24% | 2.65% | 7.67% |
| 2011 | 81.61% | 7.18% | 3.12% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 81.69% | 8.40% | 3.04% | 5.19% |
| 2013 | 79.69% | 8.58% | 3.74% | 6.63% |
| 2014 | 83.79% | 6.37% | 2.71% | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 78.74% | 7.88% | 3.68% | 6.94% |
| 2016 | 77.21% | 7.59% | 3.90% | 8.35% |
| 2017 | 78.98% | 5.71% | 4.02% | 9.42% |
| 2018 | 76.15% | 8.17% | 3.93% | 9.34% |
| 2019 | 78.87% | 7.01% | 4.19% | 7.76% |
| 2020 | 73.75% | 6.86% | 4.67% | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 74.75% | 5.95% | 5.12% | 9.11% |
Major gifts officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian major gifts officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown major gifts officers have the lowest average salary at $74,999.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,999 |
| White | $82,634 |
| Black or African American | $79,917 |
| Asian | $90,469 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,478 |
Average major gifts officer age
See how the average age of major gifts officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Major gifts officer 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 |
Major gifts officer age breakdown
The average age of major gifts officers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the major gifts officer population.
Major gifts officer age breakdown
| Major Gifts Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Major gifts officer educational attainment
The most common degree for major gifts officers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of major gifts officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Major gifts officers by degree level
| Major gifts officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Major gifts officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,339 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,978 |
Major gifts officer employment statistics
Most major gifts officers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where major gifts officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where major gifts officers work.
Major gifts officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Major gifts officer jobs by company type
Employees with the major gifts officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most major gifts officers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Major gifts officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 67% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 6% |
Major gifts officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for major gifts officers are education, non profits and health care.
Major gifts officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Major gifts officer turnover and employment statistics
Major gifts officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for major gifts officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Major gifts officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Major gifts officer 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 major gifts officer tenure
The average major gifts officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 902 major gifts officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Major gifts officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Major gifts officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of major gifts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Territory Business Manager | 7.25% | 143,395 |
| Assistant Promotions Director | 9.54% | 7,137 |
| Product Line Manager | 9.86% | 158,908 |
| Major Gifts Officer | 16.11% | - |
Similar major gifts officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Territory Business Manager | 7.25% | 143,395 |
| Assistant Promotions Director | 9.54% | 7,137 |
| Product Line Manager | 9.86% | 158,908 |
Foreign languages spoken by major gifts officers
The most common foreign language among major gifts officers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 36.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 36.0%
- Italian, 8.0%
- Ukrainian, 4.0%
- Greek, 4.0%
- Other, 8.0%
Major gifts officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 36.0% |
| Italian | 8.0% |
| Ukrainian | 4.0% |
| Greek | 4.0% |
| Other | 8.0% |
