Nonprofit manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Nonprofit manager gender statistics
65.2% of nonprofit managers are women and 34.8% of nonprofit managers are men.
- Female, 65.2%
- Male, 34.8%
Nonprofit manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.2% |
| Male | 34.8% |
Nonprofit manager gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,379
Female income
$57,451
Nonprofit manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nonprofit manager positions over time. Currently, 65.2% of nonprofit managers are female.
Nonprofit manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.36% | 57.64% |
| 2011 | 40.09% | 59.91% |
| 2012 | 40.94% | 59.06% |
| 2013 | 40.81% | 59.19% |
| 2014 | 40.67% | 59.33% |
| 2015 | 37.83% | 62.17% |
| 2016 | 36.61% | 63.39% |
| 2017 | 37.40% | 62.60% |
| 2018 | 37.00% | 63.00% |
| 2019 | 37.39% | 62.61% |
| 2020 | 33.09% | 66.91% |
| 2021 | 34.78% | 65.22% |
Nonprofit manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared nonprofit managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Nonprofit Manager | 35% | 65% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Nonprofit manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nonprofit managers is White, which makes up 68.5% of all nonprofit managers. Comparatively, 11.2% of nonprofit managers are Black or African American and 10.1% of nonprofit managers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.5%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Nonprofit manager race
| Nonprofit manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Nonprofit manager race and ethnicity over time
See how nonprofit manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nonprofit manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.82% | 10.91% | 2.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 76.75% | 10.92% | 2.91% | 6.81% |
| 2012 | 77.81% | 10.21% | 2.45% | 6.86% |
| 2013 | 77.52% | 10.70% | 2.81% | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 75.37% | 11.28% | 3.12% | 7.33% |
| 2015 | 76.33% | 10.58% | 3.23% | 7.15% |
| 2016 | 76.48% | 9.51% | 3.86% | 7.08% |
| 2017 | 76.01% | 9.77% | 3.38% | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 76.38% | 9.57% | 3.47% | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 72.80% | 10.40% | 3.95% | 10.13% |
| 2020 | 69.93% | 10.73% | 3.09% | 10.04% |
| 2021 | 68.47% | 11.25% | 4.37% | 10.07% |
Nonprofit manager wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,920 |
| White | $62,962 |
| Black or African American | $61,248 |
| Asian | $67,185 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,872 |
Average nonprofit manager age
See how the average age of nonprofit managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Nonprofit manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Nonprofit manager age breakdown
The average age of nonprofit managers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the nonprofit manager population.
Nonprofit manager age breakdown
| Nonprofit Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Nonprofit manager educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Nonprofit managers by degree level
| Nonprofit manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Nonprofit manager wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,162 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,930 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,102 |
Nonprofit manager employment statistics
Company size where nonprofit managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nonprofit managers work.
Nonprofit manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 50% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Nonprofit manager turnover and employment statistics
Nonprofit manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nonprofit managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nonprofit manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nonprofit manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average nonprofit manager tenure
The average nonprofit manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 nonprofit managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nonprofit manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Nonprofit manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nonprofit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades Contractor | 4.08% | 38,340 |
| Gaming Manager | 8.19% | 95,196 |
| Funeral Planning Counselor | 9.30% | 38,843 |
| Superintendent, Renting, Managing | 11.54% | 17,055 |
| Reimbursement Director | 11.66% | 18,197 |
| Nonprofit Manager | 14.16% | - |
| Student Affairs Dean | 16.20% | 13,641 |
Similar nonprofit manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades Contractor | 4.08% | 38,340 |
| Gaming Manager | 8.19% | 95,196 |
| Funeral Planning Counselor | 9.30% | 38,843 |
| Superintendent, Renting, Managing | 11.54% | 17,055 |
| Reimbursement Director | 11.66% | 18,197 |
| Student Affairs Dean | 16.20% | 13,641 |
Foreign languages spoken by nonprofit managers
The most common foreign language among nonprofit managers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 22.2% and French is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Russian, 22.2%
- French, 22.2%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
Nonprofit manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Russian | 22.2% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |