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Alaska Nonprofit Data Hub

The Numbers Behind
Alaska's Sector

Salary benchmarks, economic impact data, capacity trends, and sector statistics β€” compiled by Foraker from annual research and sector surveys.

3,200+
Registered Alaska Nonprofits
IRS 990 data
$4.2B
Annual Economic Impact
Foraker Economic Impact Report 2024
50,000+
Nonprofit Sector Jobs
Alaska Dept. of Labor
15%
of Alaska's Workforce
Nonprofit employment share

2026 Salary Benchmarks

Source: 2026 Alaska Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Report

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Position Small Org
Under $500K
Mid-Size Org
$500K–$2M
Large Org
$2M+
Executive Director / CEO $65–$85K $85–$115K $115–$165K
Deputy / Associate Director $55–$70K $70–$95K $95–$130K
Director of Development $55–$70K $70–$90K $90–$120K
Finance Director / CFO $55–$72K $72–$95K $95–$130K
HR Manager $50–$65K $65–$85K $85–$110K
Program Director $50–$65K $65–$85K $85–$105K
Development Officer $45–$58K $55–$72K $70–$92K
Administrative Coordinator $38–$50K $45–$60K $55–$72K

Salary ranges represent approximate 25th–75th percentile. Full report includes benefits, regional variations, and tribal organization data.

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Economic Impact

2024 Economic Impact Report

Total sector revenue $4.2 billion
Direct employment 50,400 jobs
Average nonprofit wage $58,200/yr
Federal funding share 38% of revenues
Statewide multiplier effect $6.8B total impact
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Sector Capacity

2024 Nonprofit Capacity Report

Report having adequate financial reserves 34%
Have a current strategic plan 52%
Have a board succession plan 28%
Have formal HR policies 67%
Offer competitive benefits 41%

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