Nonprofit CDO & Development Leadership Salary Directory

Official IRS Form 990 Schedule J compensation benchmarks for chief development officers, advancement vice presidents, and fundraising directors across 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Explore 50-state directories, operating budget brackets, and Treasury Regulation § 53.4958-6 safe harbor percentiles.

National 25th %
$218,000
Lower Market Bound
National Median (50th)
$259,000
U.S. Consensus Median
Safe Harbor 75th %
$306,300
Rebuttable Ceiling
Verified Filings
29+ Filings
IRS Form 990 Schedule J

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