People Still Choose Mission, But Pay Decides Whether They Stay

 People Still Choose Mission, But Pay Decides Whether They Stay Nonprofit leaders don’t need to be told that hiring feels harder than it used to. Compensation has moved to the center of nearly every hiring and retention conversation. Interest in mission-driven work is still strong. People want purpose. But in [...]

2026-05-21T13:28:52-05:00January 21st, 2026|Categories: Nonprofit Talent Management, Blog|Tags: , |

Beyond the Numbers: Practical Insights from the 2025 Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report

Beyond the Numbers: Practical Insights from the 2025 Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report Each year, the Nonprofit Compensation and Benchmarking Report provides valuable salary data, helping nonprofits understand how they compare to their peers. However, attracting and retaining talent requires more than just knowing the numbers—it necessitates strategy, planning, [...]

2026-05-22T09:17:54-05:00May 20th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Nonprofit Salary Reports|Tags: |

Overtime Rule Reversed: What the Revised OT Exemption Threshold Means for Nonprofits

Overtime Rule Reversed: What the Revised OT Exemption Threshold Means for Nonprofits A Texas federal court has reversed the U.S. Department of Labor’s increase in the overtime exemption salary threshold that went into effect July 1, 2024. The ruling reduces the threshold to qualify for overtime exemption back to its [...]

2026-05-22T10:17:15-05:00November 20th, 2024|Categories: Nonprofit Employment Laws, Blog|Tags: |

How Salary Reports Help Nonprofits Improve 2025 Recruiting Strategies

How Salary Reports Help Nonprofits Improve 2025 Recruiting Strategies Employee compensation is one of the largest operating expenses for nonprofit organizations. Getting compensation right can significantly influence organizational stability, fiscal solvency, and regulatory compliance. Competitive financial compensation and benefits make a huge difference in the difficulty level nonprofits experience in [...]

2026-05-22T10:18:52-05:00November 12th, 2024|Categories: Nonprofit Salary Reports, Blog|Tags: , |

2025 Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report Highlights Pay and the Impact of Post-Pandemic Changes on Nonprofit Employers and Employees

2025 Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report Highlights Pay and the Impact of Post-Pandemic Changes on Nonprofit Employers and Employees Career Blazers Nonprofit Search reveals key findings in its 2025 Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report, sharing data collection on current salary ranges for key positions within nonprofit organizations, significant [...]

2026-05-22T10:23:08-05:00October 15th, 2024|Categories: Nonprofit Salary Reports, Blog|Tags: |

How Pay Transparency Can Become a Competitive Advantage

How Pay Transparency Can Become a Competitive Advantage Pay transparency laws are gaining traction across the county. As of this writing, 26% of the workforce is covered by some form of pay transparency mandate, including 10 states and several municipalities, with legislation pending in another 15 states. While the laws [...]

2026-05-22T10:27:51-05:00June 17th, 2024|Categories: Nonprofit Employment Laws, Blog|Tags: , |

Thinking about PTO policies? You’ll want to consider these tips.

Thinking about PTO policies? You’ll want to consider these tips. With the emphasis on work-life balance, PTO (Paid Time Off) has become a critical factor in attracting and retaining employees in today’s competitive job market. According to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), PTO is one [...]

2026-05-22T10:57:40-05:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: Blog, Nonprofit Talent Management|Tags: , |

6 Ways Salary Reports Help Nonprofits Improve Recruiting Strategies

6 Ways Salary Reports Help Nonprofits Improve Recruiting Strategies Employee compensation is one of the largest operating expenses for nonprofit organizations. Getting the compensation, or ‘total rewards’ expenditure right can be a significant differentiator in organizational stability, fiscal solvency, and in some states such as New York, regulatory compliance. Many nonprofits [...]

2026-05-22T11:04:30-05:00January 2nd, 2024|Categories: Nonprofit Salary Reports, Blog|Tags: , |

Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report Finds Mission Alignment the Top Factor in Hiring

Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report Finds Mission Alignment the Top Factor in Hiring Career Blazers Nonprofit Search has released its national 2023 Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report, assessing nonprofit recruiting, hiring and retention of talent, along with salaries for 38 executive job titles across six organizational budget sizes. [...]

2026-05-22T11:10:01-05:00October 25th, 2023|Categories: Nonprofit Salary Reports, Blog|Tags: , |

Why You Should Participate in a Nonprofit Salary Survey

Why You Should Participate in a Nonprofit Salary Survey When a nonprofit salary survey lands in your inbox, it’s a good chance to participate in a research initiative that helps not only your organization, but employers and employees throughout our sector. In today’s competitive marketplace, talent acquisition professionals frequently source [...]

2026-05-22T11:11:58-05:00October 25th, 2023|Categories: Nonprofit Salary Reports, Blog|Tags: , |
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