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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

GenderPercentages
Female53.8%
Male46.2%

Major gifts officer gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$81,748
female-income
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.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Major gifts officer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201061.14%38.86%
201155.95%44.05%
201258.23%41.77%
201351.21%48.79%
201450.40%49.60%
201552.13%47.87%
201650.30%49.70%
201752.95%47.05%
201853.26%46.74%
201948.63%51.37%
202047.31%52.69%
202146.21%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 titleMaleFemale
Catering Sales Manager19%81%
Director Of Admissions And Marketing20%80%
Media Traffic Manager20%80%
Major Gifts Officer46%54%
Director Of Sales Engineering93%7%
Route Sales Manager94%6%
Sales Superintendent95%5%

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 racePercentages
White74.7%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black or African American5.9%
Asian5.1%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

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

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201080.82%6.24%2.65%7.67%
201181.61%7.18%3.12%6.76%
201281.69%8.40%3.04%5.19%
201379.69%8.58%3.74%6.63%
201483.79%6.37%2.71%5.83%
201578.74%7.88%3.68%6.94%
201677.21%7.59%3.90%8.35%
201778.98%5.71%4.02%9.42%
201876.15%8.17%3.93%9.34%
201978.87%7.01%4.19%7.76%
202073.75%6.86%4.67%10.42%
202174.75%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.
$91,000
$87,000
$83,000
$79,000
$75,000
$71,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
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.
Male
Female

Major gifts officer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown3640
White4341
Black or African American4240
Asian4240.5
Hispanic or Latino40.535

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.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Major gifts officer age breakdown

Major Gifts Officer YearsPercentages
40+ years55%
30-40 years33%
20-30 years12%

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 degreePercentages
Bachelor's77%
Master's17%
Associate4%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees0%

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Major gifts officer wage gap by degree level

$102,000
$99,000
$96,000
$93,000
$90,000
$87,000
$84,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
EducationSalary
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.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Major gifts officer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees17%
100 - 500 employees30%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees10%

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.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Major gifts officer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education67%
Public1%
Private26%
Government6%

Major gifts officer jobs by industry

The most common industries for major gifts officers are education, non profits and health care.

Education

Non Profits

Health Care

Professional

Government

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

YearMajor gifts officer unemployment rate
20103.71%
20114.67%
20124.18%
20132.60%
20143.08%
20153.48%
20162.03%
20173.31%
20181.32%
20193.58%
20203.24%
20213.45%

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.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Major gifts officer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year10%
1-2 years39%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years6%
11+ years7%

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 titleLGBTJob openings
Territory Business Manager7.25%143,395
Assistant Promotions Director9.54%7,137
Product Line Manager9.86%158,908
Major Gifts Officer16.11%-

Similar major gifts officer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Territory Business Manager7.25%143,395
Assistant Promotions Director9.54%7,137
Product Line Manager9.86%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 languagePercentages
Spanish40.0%
French36.0%
Italian8.0%
Ukrainian4.0%
Greek4.0%
Other8.0%

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Major gifts officer location demographics

Where do major gifts officers earn the most?

Major gifts officers earn the most in Nevada, where the average major gifts officer salary is $107,540. The map here shows where major gifts officers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Major Gifts Officers?

By looking through more than 902 resumes, we found that the most popular places for major gifts officers are New York, NY and Washington, DC.
Number of Major Gifts Officers

Major gifts officer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Florida1,946$61,482
2Texas1,748$86,110
3New York1,393$102,827
4Virginia1,258$84,078
5Pennsylvania1,058$76,695
6Illinois1,040$75,251
7Massachusetts1,001$99,302
8Georgia991$91,642
9North Carolina862$78,206
10Ohio825$74,086
11New Jersey824$104,425
12Arizona810$77,500
13Washington738$88,224
14Minnesota718$76,280
15Colorado691$78,571
16Maryland679$79,606
17Michigan619$99,916
18Wisconsin571$84,193
19Indiana552$84,297
20Tennessee526$78,499
21Missouri514$73,856
22Alabama488$72,567
23South Carolina409$69,142
24Oregon379$96,195
25Iowa349$77,886
26Connecticut314$103,999
27Oklahoma313$76,411
28Nevada297$107,540
29Kentucky288$76,241
30Louisiana277$79,009
31California275$106,818
32Arkansas264$91,850
33Mississippi246$67,753
34Kansas244$91,970
35Nebraska215$77,384
36New Mexico207$99,058
37New Hampshire162$76,074
38Rhode Island148$86,167
39West Virginia147$75,801
40Maine142$72,547
41North Dakota116$97,158
42South Dakota102$94,694
43Vermont87$93,233
44District of Columbia35$95,269
45Montana9$79,518
46Utah8$84,546
47Alaska7$99,668
48Delaware6$103,452
49Idaho6$83,955
50Hawaii3$67,820
51Wyoming2$73,982

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