# Kage publishes annual fundraising salary survey

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2004/02/20/kage-publishes-annual-fundraising-salary-survey/
- Published: 2004-02-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Fundraising recruitment specialists the Kage Partnership have have published their
fifth annual salary survey.**

The survey confirmed that average salaries for fundraisers have increased over the
past year in most job categories reflecting annual pay reviews as would be expected
in most organisations. However, the wide range of salaries advertised reflects the
disparity in pay between organisations in the sector and vacancies at the lower 
end of the range: these will often remain unfilled or the employer may have to settle
for less experienced applicants.

In addition, the survey revealed that fundraisers can also drop below average salary
levels when a promotion is given and additional responsibilities are taken on without
an appropriate increase in pay.

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Kage conclude that charities that pay below average for the voluntary sector can
expect a higher rate of staff turnover and unfilled vacancies.

The report is based on advertised salaries for fundraising vacancies from over 130
London charities. It found that Heads of Fundraising can earn between £32,000 – 
£50,000, with the average being £38,500. At Manager levels, on average Communications
Managers earned slightly more than Community Fundraising Managers and Direct Marketing
Managers, although some Corporate Fundraising Manager positions were advertised 
at the even higher level of £40,000.

Copies of the 2004 fundraising salary survey are available upon request from the
Kage Partnership.

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