Selective Hiring: The Defining Nonprofit Staffing Trend of 2025– And What’s Trending for 2026
Last year nonprofit staffing data revealed a quiet but important shift: Hiring in 2025 was focused and selective. According to the 2026 Nonprofit Salaries & Staffing Trends Report, 51% of nonprofits maintained headcount in 2025. At first glance, that suggests stability. But behind flat numbers, many organizations continued to hire with greater precision and intention.