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How much do development fundraising jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for development fundraising in the United States is $64,137.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $76,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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 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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Development Fundraising job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 66% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 32% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,137 per year, or $30.8 per hour.
Account Executive, Development & Fundraising

Account Executive, Development & Fundraising

Stand Together

Arlington, VA • Remote

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 

Are you excited by the prospect of applying your revenue generation and relationship management expertise to an organization tackling some of the nation’s most complex challenges?  
 
As an Account Executive (internally known as Partnership Advisor) on our Development team, you will be responsible to build and cultivate a portfolio of major and mega (8-figure+) donors that are engaged on using their resources and talents to partner with Stand Together to make meaningful progress on our country's biggest challenges. 
How You Will Contribute
  • Build and grow win-win partnerships with some of the most influential people in the country to achieve our ambitious goals to positively affect the human condition. 
  • Elevate the importance and impact of the donor’s partnership with Stand Together to be one of the top priorities in their lives through innovative cultivation and stewardship. 
  • Proficiently and efficiently navigate high-value, complex, and strategic fundraising/sales cycles through structured pipeline management and strong organizational skills. 
  • Collaborate and drive with cross functional teams to devise and execute impactful strategic plans to grow revenues with individual partners and across their entire partner portfolio.  
  • Proactively grow – and subsequently own – portfolios through the successful recruitment of new donor partners.  
  • Leverage subject matter experts and organizational representatives to further relationships with donor partners and prospects. 
What You Will Bring
  • Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
  • 7+ years of demonstrated experience growing strategic relationships and market share in a complex solution environment (i.e., major gift officer, account executive, sales account manager).
  • Proven track record of securing 7+ figure financial commitments through strategic, relationship-driven sales cycles or entrepreneurial fundraising campaigns, leveraging consultative selling, prospect qualification, and disciplined pipeline management.
  • Aligned, and personally motivated by the vision and values of Stand Together.
  • High level of humility and integrity.
  • Proactive, entrepreneurial, and a high sense of urgency.
  • Exceptional communication skills, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. 
  • Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of how to engage and prioritize long term relationships and value creation with partners.
  • Maturity and leadership skills to manage and prioritize plans and activities to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% within the United States. 
What We Offer
  • Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
  • A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
  • Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
  • Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   
 
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success.  That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.