Foundation President+43% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
84% of observed moves out of Director of Grantmaking go here (4,200 careers)
executive stepconfidence high4,200 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · philanthropy
Where does a Director of Grantmaking go next?
11 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Specialist path
VP Community Services+1% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Social Services. 4% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Nonprofit CEO+14% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Executive Director. 3% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Operations+36% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 3% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Principal+57% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Engagement Manager. 2% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Chief Operating Officer+108% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 1% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Executive Director-20% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Director of Grantmaking go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers71% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Social Services-30% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Director of Grantmaking go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Engagement Manager+10% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Director of Grantmaking go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there