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Updated: 16 Jun 2013
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Executive Director 2013 Total Pay (?
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$38,526 - $148,702
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Salary$38,884 - $139,996  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $29,229  
Profit Sharing$493.16 - $79,088  
Commission$0.00 - $51,064  
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$38,526 - $148,702  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 16 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 3,981

Job Description for Executive Director

Executive directors typically act as senior managers of organizations and businesses. Their responsibilities and duties can vary depending on where these professionals work; however, most duties are universal. Executive directors help to design, develop, and implement strategic plans to help their company work in a cost- and time-efficient manner. They are also responsible for overseeing day-to-day activity for the company, as well as developing future plans.
The executive director is in some ways the leader of the organization. It is the responsibility of the director to report to the chairman of the board on a regular basis. Although the board may give suggestions on how to improve the organization, it is the sole responsibility of the director to decide if those suggestion will be implemented or not. This role requires good leadership, organization, and motivational skills. These directors are in charge of motivating their members and helping the organization develop its company philosophy. It is also the job of the director to stay on top of what is going on within the company and its staff. The executive director must also keep track of the budget, company assets, and other resources to use them to their full ability. These directors must be able to adapt to changes and know how to manager people with different backgrounds. To become an executive director one typically should obtain a college degree in a program such as accounting, marketing, finance, or information technology.
Executive Director Tasks
  • Develop, maintain, expand and promote departments, services and offerings.
  • Analyze operations to enhance efficiency and meet strategic goals.
  • Supervise department heads and conduct performance reviews.
  • Direct and track operational budget decisions to increase strategic reach and report findings to the Board of Directors.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with the press, partners, the community and clients.
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Companies and Industries for Executive Director Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range

Habitat For Humanity$32,523 - $78,906
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC)$25,760 - $198,173
YMCA$41,056 - $148,580
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.$55,369 - $147,007
The Arc$57,000 - $78,174
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Health Care$41,150 - $137,719
Education$39,682 - $124,558
Residential Care or Assisted Living Facility$40,195 - $130,463
Youth Services$37,723 - $101,738
Human Services Agency$41,501 - $113,021

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Key Statistics for Executive Director Salaries and Jobs

Female
62%
female alumni
 
Male
38%
male alumni
Salary:$45,710 - $83,124 $57,724 - $117,729
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
1%
1-4 years
17%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
34%
20 years or more
27%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 70% dental benefits Dental: 51%
vision benefits Vision: 37% employee benefits None: 28%

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Executive Director

Salary Range

$38,526 - $148,702
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Operations Director
$42,740 - $148,260
Director of Operations
$44,636 - $154,725
General / Operations Manager
$31,667 - $115,871
 
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Executive Director

Salary Range

$38,526 - $148,702
payscale
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization
$33,958 - $105,910
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
$64,740 - $354,945
Assisted Living Executive Director
$44,689 - $98,454
 

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