Careers · Fundraising Managers · California
Fundraising Managers in California
Fundraising managers plan and direct activities to solicit and maintain funds for nonprofit organizations and special projects. They work in nonprofits, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and other mission-driven entities In California the median pay is $135,870 a year, 8% above the national median of $125,470.
$135,870median pay in California, per year
$106,910–$192,290middle half earn
5,430employed in California
$125,470U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in California or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
VAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessPersuasionReading ComprehensionWritingCoordination
Knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeEnglish LanguageSales and MarketingEconomics and Accounting
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Fundraising Managers.
Licenses and training in California
Fundraising Managers pay in other states
New York · $169,510New Hampshire · $157,080Rhode Island · $155,970Massachusetts · $151,740Virginia · $143,730District of Columbia · $141,720New Jersey · $140,500Washington · $137,010Delaware · $131,750Maryland · $130,750
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against fundraising managers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against fundraising managers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 11-2033.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.