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Director of capital giving salary

Average director of capital giving salary

$100,243

$48.19 hourly rate

Entry-level director of capital giving salary
$67,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Director of Capital Giving Salary

The average salary for a Director of Capital Giving in the United States is approximately $100,243 annually, or about $48 per hour. Factors such as experience level, location, and the specific organization significantly influence these figures. Entry-level positions may start lower, while those with extensive experience can earn considerably more.

Highest Paying States and Cities

Top-paying states for this role include California, New York, and Texas, where salaries may exceed the national average. Major cities like San Francisco, New York City, and Austin frequently offer higher compensation due to a higher cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Understanding regional salary trends is crucial for job seekers aiming to negotiate effectively.

Career Advancement Opportunities

As a Director of Capital Giving, pursuing further education and professional development can lead to higher earning potential. Networking within the nonprofit sector and gaining leadership experience can also enhance career growth opportunities. Consider roles such as Chief Development Officer for increased responsibilities and compensation.

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ORIX USA$155,542
Fifth Third Bank$104,720

Director of capital giving salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level director of capital giving$82,200$39.51
Mid-level director of capital giving$93,000$44.69
Senior-level director of capital giving$145,000$69.78

Average director of capital giving salary by state

The average director of capital giving salary in New Jersey, Illinois, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average director of capital giving salary states are South Dakota, Missouri, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for directors of capital giving

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Iowa$124,307$59.76
2New Jersey$138,664$66.67
3New York$126,591$60.86
4Illinois$128,662$61.86
5District of Columbia$131,144$63.05
6Wisconsin$104,088$50.04
7Connecticut$109,232$52.52
8Kansas$119,453$57.43
9Utah$106,415$51.16
10Indiana$106,442$51.17
11Arizona$103,403$49.71
12Vermont$101,311$48.71
13Idaho$108,908$52.36
14Pennsylvania$98,719$47.46
15Virginia$103,605$49.81
16North Carolina$98,990$47.59
17Arkansas$91,592$44.03
18Maine$105,911$50.92
19Oregon$98,950$47.57
20Nevada$100,435$48.29
21New Mexico$101,443$48.77
22Massachusetts$95,320$45.83
23Colorado$96,279$46.29
24Texas$94,038$45.21
25North Dakota$97,844$47.04
26Rhode Island$93,353$44.88
27California$94,604$45.48
28Minnesota$94,790$45.57
29Michigan$94,004$45.19
30Oklahoma$85,300$41.01
31West Virginia$93,416$44.91
32Alabama$84,678$40.71
33Washington$91,066$43.78
34Georgia$85,972$41.33
35New Hampshire$91,127$43.81
36Tennessee$88,069$42.34
37Wyoming$92,581$44.51
38Delaware$92,408$44.43
39South Dakota$70,589$33.94
40Louisiana$69,978$33.64
41Mississippi$68,739$33.05
42Ohio$78,067$37.53
43Kentucky$75,331$36.22
44Maryland$80,338$38.62
45Florida$78,264$37.63
46Missouri$70,542$33.91
47Nebraska$69,212$33.27
48Montana$73,124$35.16
49Alaska$74,875$36.00
50South Carolina$72,025$34.63
51Hawaii$56,279$27.06

Highest paying cities for directors of capital giving

The highest-paying cities for directors of capital giving are Jersey City, NJ, Washington, DC, and Chicago, IL.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Jersey City, NJ$139,562$67.10
2Washington, DC$131,789$63.36
3Chicago, IL$129,352$62.19
4New York, NY$127,221$61.16
5Davenport, IA$126,938$61.03
6Fairfield, CT$109,412$52.60
7Kenosha, WI$105,060$50.51
8Sterling, VA$104,612$50.29
9Tempe, AZ$103,662$49.84
10San Francisco, CA$103,553$49.79
11Santa Fe, NM$101,553$48.82
12Philadelphia, PA$99,176$47.68
13Denver, CO$96,197$46.25
14Dallas, TX$95,922$46.12
15Boston, MA$95,339$45.84
16Minneapolis, MN$94,818$45.59
17Detroit, MI$94,432$45.40
18Seattle, WA$91,215$43.85
19Atlanta, GA$86,616$41.64
20Memphis, TN$86,012$41.35

Director of capital giving salary details

A director of capital giving's salary ranges from $67,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $149,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a director of capital giving's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$149,000$12,417$72
75th Percentile$123,000$10,250$59
Average$100,243$8,354$48
25th Percentile$81,000$6,750$39
10th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32

Highest paying director of capital giving jobs

The highest paying types of directors of capital giving are direct response consultant, director, and fundraising officer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Fundraising Internship$36,704$3,059$17.6547,147
Major Donor Coordinator$48,037$4,003$23.0917,673
Donor Relations Officer$54,939$4,578$26.4166,923
Director$113,489$9,457$54.56230,711

Top companies hiring directors of capital giving now:

  1. UBS jobs (4)
  2. American Red Cross jobs (3)
  3. Marco jobs (3)
  4. Accenture jobs (3)
  5. TTEC jobs (28)

Which companies pay directors of capital giving the most?

Director of capital giving salaries at ORIX USA and Phillips Brooks School are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average director of capital giving salary at companies like UBS and Barclays are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1ORIX USA$155,542$74.78
2Phillips Brooks School$142,403$68.46
3UBS$138,039$66.36
4Barclays$136,768$65.75
5JPMorgan Chase & Co.$130,812$62.89
6St. Joseph Healthcare$127,907$61.49
7Merrill Lynch$127,597$61.34
8BMO Capital Markets$123,225$59.24
9FTI Consulting$119,267$57.34
10Nuveen Investments$118,850$57.14
11Alvarez & Marsal$117,382$56.43
12Booz Allen Hamilton$117,345$56.42
13Marco$115,151$55.36
14Accenture$114,428$55.01
15Mercy Health$113,110$54.38
16Auerbach Grayson$110,231$53.00
17Loyola University Maryland$107,476$51.67
18WNYC$107,423$51.65
19Chicago Children's Museum$106,075$51.00
20Fifth Third Bank$104,720$50.35

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Director Of Capital Giving salary by industry

The average director of capital giving salary varies across industries:

  • The average director of capital giving salary in the manufacturing industry is $97,477, the highest of any industry.
  • The average director of capital giving salary in the finance industry is $96,362.
  • Directors of capital giving in the education industry earn an average salary of $83,388, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for directors of capital giving

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$97,477$46.86
2Health Care$96,362$46.33
3Professional$94,795$45.57
4Education$83,388$40.09

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Director of capital giving salary trends

The average director of capital giving salary has risen by $16,108 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average director of capital giving earned $84,135 annually, but today, they earn $100,243 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for directors of capital giving over the last decade.

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Average director of capital giving salary over time

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Director of capital giving salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$100,000$48.19+2.8%
2025$97,500$46.87+1.8%
2024$95,800$46.04+2.3%
2023$93,600$44.98+2.7%
2022$91,000$43.76+2.1%

Recently added director of capital giving salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
The University of ChicagoDirector, Individual GivingChicago, IL06/30/2025$150,000
The University of ChicagoDirector, Individual GivingChicago, IL06/28/2025$120,000
The Lawrenceville SchoolDirector of Planned GivingLawrenceville, NJ06/27/2025$130,000
YMCA of Greater RichmondDirector of Annual GivingRichmond, VA06/25/2025$60,000
Capital OneDirector, Analyst Relations-Capital ONE SoftwareRichmond, VA06/24/2025$184,800
Citigroup Inc.Head of Capital Stress Testing Limits-Director (Hybrid)Tampa, FL06/24/2025$170,000
Montserrat College of ArtDirector of Major GivingBeverly, MA06/24/2025$120,000
Student Leadership NetworkDirector of Individual GivingNew York, NY06/20/2025$110,810
0000050176 RBC Capital MarketsDirector, Early Talent-Capital Markets, Wealth Management and InsuranceJersey City, NJ06/16/2025$160,000
Royal Bank of CanadaDirector, Early Talent-Capital Markets, Wealth Management and InsuranceJersey City, NJ06/13/2025$160,000

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