The board often offers suggestions and ideas about how to increase the fundraising, including contacts, and the development director chooses how to implement these ideas to maximize inflow while keeping outflow at a minimum and keeping donors happy.
A strong board often has a development/fundraising committee, makes personal donations to the non-profit, and assists with annual campaigns.
Development directors motivate and satisfy donors, board members, staff and even the press.
Some large non-profits have a development team including a grant writer, donor database specialist, grants manager, special events coordinator, communications staff, and planning giving staff.
Total cash compensation ranges from $40,000 to $100,000; the final number includes potential for approximately $10,000 each from bonus and profit sharing in exceptional cases.
While geography and years of experience impact pay for this group, the organization is the most influential factor.