Across 26 Iowa nonprofits, the median total compensation for development directors is $124,726. Each organization counts once, using its most recent IRS Form 990 filing from fiscal years 2019 to 2024. Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and other reportable compensation.
Data updated July 1, 2026
Top Cities for Development Director Positions in Iowa
Cities with the most nonprofit development directors reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Iowa
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$31k
Director; Chief Development Officer
Sioux City, IA|Revenue: $1.1M|2023
$140k
Director of Development
Des Moines, IA|Revenue: $10M|2023
$119k
Director of Development
Des Moines, IA|Revenue: $12.8M|2022
$57k
Chief Development Officer
Coralville, IA|Revenue: $127k|2023
$116k
Director Development and Stra
Iowa City, IA|Revenue: $823k|2023
$83k
Director of Development
Iowa City, IA|Revenue: $823k|2023