Executive Compensation & Benefits Guide

Negotiate the whole package, not just base.

Nonprofit compensation isn't just salary. It's PTO structure, retirement match, sabbatical policy, board-approved raises, deferred comp, and the twelve other line items most candidates never ask about because they don't know they can. This guide walks through each one and what a mission-driven org can realistically move on.

What’s inside

• Line-by-line walkthrough of nonprofit executive comp — base, bonus, benefits, perks, and time
• Real benchmark data by org budget size (drawn from 990s and CSG search data)
• Scripts for the eight items most candidates leave on the table
• Guidance on the two items you should never negotiate hard on and why

You may not need this if: You've been through two or more nonprofit executive comp negotiations already.