Retention is one of the biggest challenges facing nonprofit organizations today. While mission and culture play an important role, compensation is a critical part of effective nonprofit retention strategies. Organizations that fail to align salaries with market expectations often struggle to retain experienced, mission-driven staff. When organizations regularly compare their compensation with the broader nonprofit
Nonprofit leaders often know compensation matters—but many aren’t sure how to interpret the salary data available to them. This is where nonprofit salary benchmarking becomes especially valuable. Rather than relying on assumptions or outdated salary estimates, benchmarking allows organizations to compare their compensation levels with similar nonprofits across roles, regions, and organizational sizes. The result
Nonprofit leaders today face a difficult challenge: attracting and retaining strong talent while working within tight budgets and increasing demands for impact. One of the most effective tools organizations can use to make informed compensation decisions is nonprofit salary benchmarking. By comparing salaries across similar organizations, roles, and regions, nonprofit leaders can ensure their compensation
A Simple Way for Nonprofits to Get Temporary Administrative Support Nonprofit organizations are facing increasing operational pressure. Rising costs, staffing shortages, and hiring delays are making it harder for teams to maintain coverage for essential administrative work. At the same time, administrative responsibilities continue to grow — from coordinating meetings and managing calendars to supporting
Hiring can feel urgent. In nonprofit organizations, that urgency often leads to decisions that create more work later. A hire that isn’t fully thought through can impact team capacity, program delivery, and long-term stability. The strongest hiring outcomes start before recruiting begins. Where Hiring Breaks Down Many hiring challenges begin before a role is ever
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.
After years of disruption, nonprofit leaders entered 2025 with a different priority: stability. According to our 2026 Nonprofit Salaries & Staffing Trends Report, 51% of nonprofits maintained their headcount in 2025. Rather than expanding or contracting, many organizations chose to hold steady — a decision shaped by funding uncertainty, rising costs, and mission risk. Download
Careers In Nonprofits and PNP Staffing Group are thrilled to offer the latest insight into 2025’s nonprofit salaries, helping nonprofit managers prepare for today’s competitive nonprofit job market. This free nonprofit compensation report offers crucial information on nonprofit hiring topics, with valuable insights about current nonprofit salary ranges based on position and U.S. region. This
Ever wondered what nonprofit employers look for in a resume? Do you have butterflies in your stomach when entering the job market after many years of not knowing what the latest trends are? Worry no more! Careers In Nonprofits has got you covered. Below you will find some tips to utilize in getting your resume
Are you a nonprofit professional seeking to make a new career move, or looking to enter the sector for the first time? Nonprofits are and can be a great choice for your career, offering fulfilling, mission-led work, competitive income and a balanced work-life. In 2024, here are some trends we’re seeing, and our insights on
