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Fundraising and Non Profit Average Salaries in South Africa 2026

How much money does a person working in Fundraising and Non Profit make in South Africa?


Average Monthly Salary
22,900 ZAR
( 275,000 ZAR yearly)

LOW
9,500
ZAR AVERAGE
22,900
ZAR HIGH
46,300
ZAR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Fundraising and Non Profit in South Africa typically earns around 22,900 ZAR. Salaries range from 9,500 ZAR (lowest average) to 46,300 ZAR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Fundraising and Non Profit domain in South Africa exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Fundraising and Non Profit
Activity Aide11,700 ZAR
Activity Coordinator9,540 ZAR
Activity Leader19,100 ZAR
Adoption Specialist35,800 ZAR
Assistant Programme Officer20,300 ZAR
Campaign Manager38,200 ZAR
Cause Marketing Coordinator22,200 ZAR
Cause Marketing Manager32,900 ZAR
Charities Administrator25,000 ZAR
Charities Fundraiser26,000 ZAR
Civil Servant11,200 ZAR
Civil Service Administrator16,600 ZAR
Community Health Worker9,960 ZAR
Community Outreach Coordinator23,400 ZAR
Community Relations Representative16,600 ZAR
Community Service Manager35,600 ZAR
Community Volunteer9,990 ZAR
Community Worker10,700 ZAR
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager37,500 ZAR
Crowdfunding Manager42,500 ZAR
Crowdsourcing Manager42,500 ZAR
Custodial Worker11,800 ZAR
Digital Fundraising Specialist37,100 ZAR
Donor Database Manager29,500 ZAR
Donor Experience Specialist31,700 ZAR
Donor Relations Manager32,500 ZAR
Education Planning Specialist36,900 ZAR
Ethical Fundraising Consultant27,200 ZAR
Foundation Assistant14,500 ZAR
Foundation Director46,700 ZAR
Foundation Program Coordinator 30,300 ZAR
Fundraiser24,300 ZAR
Fundraising Coordinator16,600 ZAR
Fundraising Director50,800 ZAR
Fundraising Manager43,100 ZAR
Fundraising Technology Specialist25,700 ZAR
Grant Writer22,700 ZAR
Grant Writer14,300 ZAR
Healthcare Social Worker11,100 ZAR
Homeless Shelter Worker10,500 ZAR
Major Gift Officer11,400 ZAR
Nonprofit Lawyer33,100 ZAR
Orphan Program Coordinator18,200 ZAR
Philanthropic Advisor31,600 ZAR
Rehab Aide12,600 ZAR
Rehabilitation Aide12,700 ZAR
Social Impact Consultant30,200 ZAR
Social Worker9,830 ZAR
Sponsorship Coordinator16,000 ZAR
Volunteer Coordinator13,200 ZAR

Fundraising and Non Profit Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in South Africa

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Fundraising and Non Profit in South Africa range from 9,500 ZAR (starting average salary) to 46,300 ZAR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Fundraising and Non Profit is 21,100 ZAR, implying that half of the workforce in South Africa earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Fundraising and Non Profit in South Africa earn less than 16,600 ZAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 25,500 ZAR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Fundraising and Non Profit in South Africa. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 12,600 ZAR to 20,800 ZAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 12,600 ZAR mark, while 10% ranged from 20,800 ZAR to 24,500 ZAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 24,500 ZAR or higher.