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Understanding Executive Compensation in the Unique World of Nonprofits

Posted by: Lindsay Hill, CCP, GRP, Director, Compensation Services on Monday, November 25, 2019

Nonprofits face many unique challenges when establishing executive compensation which oftentimes deals with issues like regulatory compliance, board governance, limited budgets and equitable pay across the organization. Nonprofits typically have a Board of Directors who have a financial responsibility when setting executive pay to ensure that it is fair and reasonable. This poses an ongoing challenge for many boards who are trying to be reasonable while either recruiting for top/key talent or retaining qualified and knowledgeable Executive Directors in nonprofits where the area of expertise is oftentimes very specialized.

Time to Dust Off Your Company’s Professional Development Plan

Posted by: Bill Swift on Monday, November 18, 2019

You’ve probably heard the one about the airline pilot who announced to his passengers the good news and bad news about their trip. Bad news – “We are lost.” Good news – “We are making very good time.”

Five Things You May Not Know About Transition Projects

Posted by: Gayle Gilham, President on Monday, November 11, 2019

For 50 years, this Portland area nonprofit has delivered life-saving and life-changing assistance to some of the City’s most vulnerable residents. Did you know…

Fall Activities to Engage Your Employees

Posted by: Bethany Wright on Monday, November 4, 2019
Cooler weather and shorter days can only mean one thing: Fall has arrived! Employees are getting used to layering up and carrying umbrellas to prepare for whatever weather may come. But what does that mean in the office? Sometimes those shorter days ...
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