2024 Compensation Survey Report

Since 1992, the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners has conducted a state-of-the-art field survey to provide gift planners and organizations with the information they need to remain competitive in the field.

The CGP 2024 Compensation Report provides unprecedented insight into the gift planning and philanthropic landscape. The report spans over 60 pages and explores 44 research questions impacting the compensation of charitable gift planners, including:

  • Regional salary benchmarks and variations
  • Career satisfaction and retention
  • Professional challenges and perceptions 

The report is available to CGP national members at no cost, as part of your suite of membership benefits. Non-members may purchase the report for $99. Read the abstract and access the full report here.

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