$65,217
Avg. Salary
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$20.72
Avg. Hourly Rate
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Average additional compensation:

$3,100

Bonus

$2,130

Profit Sharing

$10,000

Commission

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The average pay for an Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization is $20.72 per hour.

The average pay for an Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization is $65,217 per year.

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$12.91
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$20.72
50%
$40.98
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MEDIAN $20.72
10%
$38k
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$65k
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$121k
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MEDIAN $65,217
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MEDIAN: $65,217
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$0$121K
Salary $38,300 - $120,630
Bonus $0.00 - $15,857
Profit Sharing $0.00 - $9,826
Commission $0.00 - $34,353
Total Pay (?
XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
)		 $36,611 - $121,848
  • Country: United States
  • Currency: USD
  • Updated: 15 Apr 2019
  • Individuals Reporting: 4,657
Hourly Data $0$41
Hourly Rate $12.91 - $40.98
Overtime $0.00 - $41.00
Annual Data $0$121K
Bonus $0.00 - $15,857
Commission $0.00 - $34,353
Profit Sharing $0.00 - $9,826
Total Pay (?
XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
)		 $36,611 - $121,848
  • Country: United States
  • Currency: USD
  • Updated: 15 Apr 2019
  • Individuals Reporting: 317

Job Description for Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization

An executive director is the equivalent of a CEO for a non-profit organization. These directors hold the top-level position in any non-profit, and are responsible for all daily operations of the organization and working closely with the board of directors.

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Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization Tasks
  • Oversee and direct general fundraising activities and grant application and funding for the Non Profit Organization.
  • May act as a source of everyday operations for members on the Non Profit's executive board.
  • Supervise and direct Non Profit staff.

Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization Pay By Employer

$0$110K
YMCA
15 profiles
$72,866
Habitat For Humanity
10 profiles
$52,500
Boy Scouts of America
9 profiles
$42,000

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Pay by Experience Level for Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization

Pay by Experience for an Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization has a positive trend. An entry-level Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $52,000 based on 933 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. An Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $60,000 based on 982 salaries. An experienced Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $70,000 based on 1,202 salaries. An Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $80,000 based on 731 salaries.

Pay Difference by Location

New York
▲38%
Dallas
▲33%
Chicago
▲30%
Boston
▲30%
Denver
▲24%
San Diego
▲22%
National Average: $64,614

Larger city markers indicate a job is popular in that location.

Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization Advice

Q: What is it like working as an Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization?
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization in Los Angeles:
"The degree of flexibility one needs."
Breathe, take care of yourself, for situations will always be there.
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization in Palatine:
"Attitudes toward non-profit leadership wages."
Realize there is a pervasive attitude that leaders in the non-profit world should not make very much money for their work. You will constantly need to defend your value and worth and the work of your organization.
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization in Crossville:
"Try to avoid a micromanaging board."
Contract should outline job description, not hours limitation.
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization in Orlando:
"More about fund raising."
Use all your contacts, work everyday to meet leaders in our community, remain positive and always have goals so you know where you are going. Perks of this job are endless because the people/patients you meet have been diagnosed with the worst cancers in the world but they effect the most wonderful women you will ever meet. What we do at WGCA is save lives and I go home everyday feeling like I have worked to accomplish something significant.
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization in Houston:
"How important Careers in Health & Human Services are needed."
Get direct experience working with clients and listening to their issues.
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization in Helena:
"Know Your Duties."
When applying for a job, or before accepting a position, make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. See a job description, investigate the company you might be working for, talk to employees, if possible.
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization in Chicago:
"That I Would Be Able To Move Up The Ladder More Quickly."
Learn good people skills because you will encounter a wide variety of personalities and don't hold a grudge. Deal with people effectively and professionally, after all a career boosting job is not high school.

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Key Stats for Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization

Gender

Female
68 %
Male
32 %

Job Satisfaction

Extremely satisfied		 Rated 5 out of 5
based on 765 votes.
Less than 1 year
2%
1-4 years
19%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
32%
20 years or more
25%
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Experience Affects Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization Salaries

Late-Career
▲24%
Experienced
▲8%
National Average
$65,000
Mid-Career
▼6%
Entry-Level
▼20%

Skills That Affect Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization Salaries

Strategic Planning
▲7%
Leadership
▲6%
Organizational Development
▲4%
Budget Management
▲2%
Business Development
▲2%
Human Resources
▲1%
National Average
$65,000
Operations Management
▼1%
Grant Management
▼1%
Public Speaking
▼2%
Administration
▼3%
Fundraising
▼3%
Program Management
▼4%
Media / Public Relations
▼9%
Grant Writing
▼12%
Event Planning
▼13%

Job Satisfaction

Extremely satisfied		 Rated 5 out of 5
based on 765 votes.

Gender

Female
68 %
Male
32 %

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year
2%
1-4 years
19%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
32%
20 years or more
25%

Common Health Benefits

medical benefits
Medical: 62%
dental benefits
Dental: 45%
vision benefits
Vision: 36%
no benefits
None: 37%
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