Principal gifts officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Principal gifts officer gender statistics
40.9% of principal gifts officers are women and 59.1% of principal gifts officers are men.
- Male, 59.1%
- Female, 40.9%
Principal gifts officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.1% |
| Female | 40.9% |
Principal gifts officer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,793
Female income
$85,272
Principal gifts officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal gifts officer positions over time. Currently, 40.9% of principal gifts officers are female.
Principal gifts officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.84% | 41.16% |
| 2011 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
| 2012 | 58.25% | 41.75% |
| 2013 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
| 2014 | 57.15% | 42.85% |
| 2015 | 58.49% | 41.51% |
| 2016 | 57.11% | 42.89% |
| 2017 | 55.63% | 44.38% |
| 2018 | 58.94% | 41.06% |
| 2019 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2020 | 58.04% | 41.96% |
| 2021 | 59.08% | 40.92% |
Principal gifts officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared principal gifts 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% |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 59% | 41% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Principal gifts officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among principal gifts officers is White, which makes up 77.6% of all principal gifts officers. Comparatively, 7.8% of principal gifts officers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of principal gifts 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%
Principal gifts officer race
| Principal gifts 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% |
Principal gifts officer race and ethnicity over time
See how principal gifts officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Principal gifts officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.80% | 8.58% | 4.08% | 6.78% |
| 2011 | 80.74% | 7.96% | 2.91% | 5.27% |
| 2012 | 80.59% | 7.45% | 3.68% | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 82.28% | 6.24% | 4.23% | 5.36% |
| 2014 | 79.36% | 6.89% | 3.73% | 6.74% |
| 2015 | 81.03% | 7.16% | 2.93% | 6.30% |
| 2016 | 77.61% | 8.07% | 4.20% | 7.24% |
| 2017 | 80.88% | 6.63% | 3.75% | 6.41% |
| 2018 | 79.86% | 6.52% | 3.44% | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 79.70% | 5.66% | 3.99% | 6.54% |
| 2020 | 77.60% | 4.73% | 4.19% | 9.15% |
| 2021 | 77.55% | 5.13% | 5.08% | 7.83% |
Principal gifts officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian principal gifts officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american principal gifts officers have the lowest average salary at $85,021.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,180 |
| White | $85,294 |
| Black or African American | $85,021 |
| Asian | $93,833 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,939 |
Average principal gifts officer age
See how the average age of principal gifts officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Principal gifts officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 41.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Principal gifts officer age breakdown
The average age of principal gifts officers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the principal gifts officer population.
Principal gifts officer age breakdown
| Principal Gifts Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Principal gifts officer educational attainment
The most common degree for principal gifts officers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of principal gifts officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 26%
- Diploma, 4%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Principal gifts officers by degree level
| Principal gifts officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Principal gifts officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,347 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,597 |
Principal gifts officer employment statistics
Most principal gifts officers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where principal gifts officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where principal gifts officers work.
Principal gifts officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Principal gifts officer jobs by company type
Employees with the principal gifts officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most principal gifts officers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Principal gifts officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 5% |
Principal gifts officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for principal gifts officers are education, non profits and health care.
Principal gifts officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Principal gifts officer turnover and employment statistics
Principal gifts officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for principal gifts officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Principal gifts officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Principal gifts 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 principal gifts officer tenure
The average principal gifts officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 380 principal gifts officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Principal gifts officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Principal gifts officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of principal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Senior Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,034 |
| Executive Search Consultant | 8.93% | 83,010 |
| Market Researcher | 10.00% | 23,734 |
| Geophysical Prospecting Permit Agent | 11.05% | 25,312 |
| Design Project Inspector | 11.64% | 66,060 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | - |
Similar principal gifts officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Senior Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,034 |
| Executive Search Consultant | 8.93% | 83,010 |
| Market Researcher | 10.00% | 23,734 |
| Geophysical Prospecting Permit Agent | 11.05% | 25,312 |
| Design Project Inspector | 11.64% | 66,060 |
Foreign languages spoken by principal gifts officers
The most common foreign language among principal gifts officers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and German is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 28.6%
- German, 9.5%
- Arabic, 9.5%
- Urdu, 4.8%
- Other, 4.7%
Principal gifts officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 28.6% |
| German | 9.5% |
| Arabic | 9.5% |
| Urdu | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.7% |
