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How much do development fundraising jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for development fundraising in California is $63,297.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,300.00 and $75,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Development Fundraising, and why are they important?

To thrive in Development Fundraising, you need strong relationship-building, communication, and persuasive writing skills, often supported by a background in nonprofit management or fundraising. Familiarity with donor management software (such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce), CRM systems, and fundraising certifications like CFRE are typically valuable. Outstanding interpersonal skills, adaptability, and strategic thinking set successful fundraisers apart. These abilities are crucial for building donor trust, securing funding, and supporting the mission of the organization.

How does a Development Fundraising professional typically collaborate with program staff to create compelling donor proposals?

Development Fundraising professionals often work closely with program staff to gather detailed information about organizational initiatives, outcomes, and funding needs. This collaboration ensures that donor proposals are accurate, impactful, and aligned with both the mission and the interests of potential supporters. Regular meetings, information sharing, and joint planning sessions are common, helping fundraising staff translate programmatic achievements into compelling narratives that inspire donor investment.

What is development fundraising?

Development fundraising is the process of securing financial support for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, or other entities through donations, grants, and sponsorships. Professionals in this field build relationships with donors, organize fundraising campaigns, and write grant proposals to generate funds that support an organization’s mission and programs. The role often involves strategic planning, donor stewardship, and event coordination. Successful development fundraising ensures an organization has the resources needed to achieve its goals.

What is the difference between Development Fundraising vs Development Coordinator?

AspectDevelopment FundraisingDevelopment Coordinator
Primary RoleSecuring funds through campaigns, donor outreach, and major giftsSupporting fundraising activities, managing donor databases, and coordinating events
Required SkillsFundraising strategies, donor relations, communicationAdministrative skills, communication, database management
Work EnvironmentFundraising departments, nonprofit organizationsFundraising teams, nonprofit offices

Development Fundraising focuses on actively securing donations and building donor relationships, while Development Coordinators support these efforts through administrative tasks and event coordination. Both roles are essential in nonprofit fundraising, but Development Fundraising involves more strategic donor engagement and revenue generation.

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Infographic showing various Development Fundraising job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 96% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,297 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Adv Fundraising Director, Development

Cedars Sinai

Los Angeles, CA

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

The Director, Development will establish goals, create strategies and objectives for various development programs to drive philanthropy and activities that reflect the priorities of Cedars-Sinai. Drives change by securing major gifts in support of the organization and achieve short-term and long-term goals for various programs and activities in support of the priorities of the department and Cedars-Sinai. Creates, coaches and drive strategies for successes, opportunities, and challenges, and report on and make recommendations in accordance with the overall portfolio of oversight. Designs and implements strategic development plans that represents the organization's priorities, and will use available data to identify prospective donors, cultivate individuals in the prospect pool, maintains a well-designed and documented prospect portfolio and participate in gift solicitations.  Oversees program management for programs in scope and will also provide leadership, guidance and supervision to a team of professional and support staff towards the accomplishment of campaign fundraising goals. Maintains high volume of significant donor relationships, meaningful contact and solicitation. Responsible for working with a defined portfolio of donors, prospects, and selected leaders and/or faculty to advance the mission of the organization.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Responsible for vision and strategic development of customized strategies to identify and cultivate prospects for the purpose of converting them into donors, volunteers, and advocates of Cedars-Sinai.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs fundraising campaign priorities. May serve as an expert or lead development professional in specific academic/research discipline.
  • Manages existing and ongoing giving programs and operations, including aspects of planning, gift acknowledgment, gift stewardship and accounting.
  • Evaluates solicitation programs and makes recommendation for improvement.
  • Recruits, trains, mentors, and supervises gift officers in advancement efforts.
  • Generates written gift solicitation proposals to prospective high net worth donors.
  • Conceptualize, develop, and execute effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
  • Plans, develops, and manages relationships with major gift prospects; maintain a well-designed and documented prospect portfolio.
  • Provides recommendations and assist in executing effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
  • As an effective player coach, maintains high volume of significant donor relationships, meaningful contact and solicitation.
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Education 

Bachelor's Degree Required - Business Administration, Business Management, Healthcare Administration, and/or related.

Work Experience

Minimum Requirement - 10 years of fundraising or relevant experience in a large complex organization and/or medical healthcare facility; demonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding at major gift levels; working knowledge of deferred vehicles and community/philanthropic resources.

Minimum Requirement - 5 years of experience managing department/ service line(s) with a team of direct reports.

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