The Buzz On Executive Compensation

Compensation for nonprofit executives is a big topic of conversation these days. Organizations that receive a lot of tax payer money are under heavy pressure to not give their top employees salaries or perks that seem, in the public eye, to be excessive. Some states have even proposed legislation placing caps on executive salaries.

With The NonProfit Times' 2012 Nonprofit Organizations Top Executive Positions Salary and Special Perks Report, you will have all the information you need to ensure that your top employees are not being given salaries or benefits that are out of line with the competition.

The report uses the findings of NPT's 2012 Nonprofit Organizations Salary and Benefits Survey to examine the top 15 executive level positions within the nonprofit sector including base salary, bonus practices, total cash compensation, salary increases, employee turnover, and more. The 15 positions examined in the report are as follows:

• Chief Executive Officer/President/Executive Director;
• Chancellor/President;
• Chief Operating Officer/Associate Executive Director;
• Executive Vice President;
• Chief Administrative Officer;
• Chief Advocacy Officer;
• Chief Development Officer;
• Chief Financial Officer;
• Chief Human Resources Officer;
• Chief Information Officer;
• Chief Marketing Officer;
• Chief Medical Officer;
• Chief Program Officer;
• Chief Scientific Officer; and,
• Chief of Staff.

To give you an idea of the kind of information you will find in the Top Executive Positions Salary and Special Perks Report, here are the top 10 perks that were given to CEO/President/Executive Director positions:

• Car or Car Allowance: 44.96% of respondents
• Additional Vacation Days: 37.98%
• Excess Life Insurance: 27.13%
• Reserved Parking: 15.50%
• Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan: 14.73%
• Supplemental Disability Insurance: 13.18%

Head to our online store to purchase the 2012 Executive Salary and Perks Report, or any of the other four Salary and Benefits Reports we have available.

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IRS regulations call for compensation comparables

The IRS is pushing to get more accurate information regarding nonprofit executive compensation. Form 990, which most 501(c)3 organizations must file annually, reflects the increased interest from IRS. The NonProfit Times and Bluewater have compiled the most current salary and benefits information available for the nonprofit sector.

Select your report above to purchase and download your copy of the nation's most comprehensive reports on 252 nonprofit positions from entry level to the executive office including base salary, bonus practices, total cash compensation, salary increases, employee turnover, and more.  As an added bonus, the readers of this blog have access to a special discount.  Simply enter the coupon code NPTblog10 upon check-out and you will get a 10 percent discount on any of the reports.  Alternatively, you can follow this link and the discount will automatically be applied to your purchase.

2010 Nonprofit Salary Survey

The 2010 Nonprofit Salary Survey gives you details on a wide range of topics that involve salaries for nonprofits. In this survey you will find out the base salary and cash compensation data with percentile rankings for each position, bonus pay practices (including average payout), percentage receiving and organizations paying, annual salary increases (prior and current year; executive and non-executive), employee turnover and average tenure by position, and more!

If you are in charge of structuring nonprofit salaries for an organization, or someone who wishes to start a nonprofit, the 2010 Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Report is a must have for you and your organization.  Don’t let your organization become less competitive in the job market because you are not up-to-date on the current average salaries for a job: Get the 2010 Nonprofit Salary survey today and make sure you are as competitive as the next organization.

Reminder: Complete The NonProfit Times' 2011 Salary and Benefits Survey

It's hard to believe, but by the end of next week, we will be in the month of June..  Not only does that mean we are getting closer to summer, but it has another significance as well: It is the month that the 2011 Salary and Benefits Surveys must be completed by.  Specifically, all surveys must be submitted by June 15th.  If you haven't yet completed yours, it's time to finish it up before the deadline passes.  If you haven't yet started the survey, here are some reasons to begin:

* Convenient and flexible survey completion – Complete the online survey questionnaire at your own pace and schedule.

* Comprehensive job coverage – The survey collects base salary and bonus pay information on more than 300 nonprofit specific positions.

* Easy and accurate position matching – Match the positions within your organization to the survey using the intuitive job family groupings and position job descriptions.

* Ongoing assistance whenever you need it- Contact us by phone or email if you need help completing the survey, or use the handy online resources for instant results.

* Complete information about benefits practices – The survey gathers information about benefit offerings, costs, eligibility and employee participation for 94 employee benefits from health insurance to retirement plans.

* Organizational profile information – The questionnaire collects data on budget size, employee turnover, salary increases, employee tenure, staffing levels, geographic location, field of work, and number of employees.

Results of the survey will be delivered to participants by August 2011.  So what are you waiting for?  Have your nonprofit be a part of this year's salary survey today!

Reminder: The NonProfit Times 2011 Salary and Benefits Survey

Does your nonprofit organization want to be involved in The NonProfit Times' 2011 Salary and Benefits Survey?  Well here's some good news: you can start participating today!  All you have to do is visit the 2011 Salary Survey site and finish the survey before June 1, 2011.  And here's an added bonus for you quick workers: if you complete your survey by May 23, 2011, you will be entered for a chance win a $500 donation to your organization or any other organization of your choice!  Here are the features of this year's survey:

* Convenient and flexible survey completion – Complete the online survey questionnaire at your own pace and schedule.

* Comprehensive job coverage – The survey collects base salary and bonus pay information on more than 300 nonprofit specific positions.

* Easy and accurate position matching – Match the positions within your organization to the survey using the intuitive job family groupings and position job descriptions.

* Ongoing assistance whenever you need it- Contact us by phone or email if you need help completing the survey, or use the handy online resources for instant results.

* Complete information about benefits practices – The survey gathers information about benefit offerings, costs, eligibility and employee participation for 94 employee benefits from health insurance to retirement plans.

* Organizational profile information – The questionnaire collects data on budget size, employee turnover, salary increases, employee tenure, staffing levels, geographic location, field of work, and number of employees.

Results of the survey will be delievered to participants by August 2011.  So what are you waiting for?  Have your nonprofit be a part of this year's salary survey today!

Take The NonProfit Times' 2011 Salary Survey

Does your nonprofit organization want to be involved in The NonProfit Times' 2011 Salary and Benefits Survey?  Well here's some good news: you can start participating today!  All you have to do is visit the 2011 Salary Survey site and finish the survey before June 1, 2011.  And here's an added bonus for you quick workers: if you complete your survey by May 23, 2011, you will be entered to win a $500 donation to your organization or any other organization of your choice!  Here are the features of this year's survey:

* Convenient and flexible survey completion – Complete the online survey questionnaire at your own pace and schedule.

* Comprehensive job coverage – The survey collects base salary and bonus pay information on more than 300 nonprofit specific positions.

* Easy and accurate position matching – Match the positions within your organization to the survey using the intuitive job family groupings and position job descriptions.

* Ongoing assistance whenever you need it- Contact us by phone or email if you need help completing the survey, or use the handy online resources for instant results.

* Complete information about benefits practices – The survey gathers information about benefit offerings, costs, eligibility and employee participation for 94 employee benefits from health insurance to retirement plans.

* Organizational profile information – The questionnaire collects data on budget size, employee turnover, salary increases, employee tenure, staffing levels, geographic location, field of work, and number of employees.

Results of the survey will be delievered to participants by August 2011.  So what are you waiting for?  Have your nonprofit be a part of this year's salary survey today!

Salary Surveys From The NonProfit Times

Like it or not, almost every nonprofit has to fill out a Form 990 for the IRS. As your organization is probably aware, these forms can be very complex and if they are not filled out properly, your nonprofit can face revocation of tax-exempt status. Remember, IRS Form 990s are also seen by the public, so you don't want to be the one nonprofit that sticks out because of below average compensation for your employees. Luckily, The NonProfit Times has come out with four Salary and Benefit Survey Reports to help your organization stay on the track. The four reports are:

• 2010 Nonprofit Organizations Salary and Benefits Report: The information in this report will give you the salary range for nearly 260 positions in the nonprofit sector. This is the information that helps ensure that the salaries and benefits you offer your employees are fair and competitive.

• 2010 Nonprofit Organizations Salary Report: This report has comprehensive, detailed information on nonprofit salary guidelines. These guidelines help determine base salary, bonus practices, cash compensation, and pay raises. You will not find a better source to answer all of your questions regarding nonprofit salaries.

• 2010 NonProfit Organizations Top Executive Positions Salary & Special Perks Report: Nonprofit executive compensation has always been important to understand, but it might be even more important these days. To attract the top candidates to your organization, you need to make sure that you offer appealing compensation packages. After all, they are going to play a leading role in your organization.

• 2010 Nonprofit Organizations Benefits Report: The employee benefit packages that a nonprofit organization offers need to be competitive and within reason. This report will walk you through all of the important details and information that you need to make sure that employee benefit packages are in line with similar nonprofits. Doing this will not only make your organization more attractive to new workers, but it will also help with your employee retention efforts, and away from IRS sanctions.

To view more information about these reports, including pricing, please visit The NonProfit Times' salary survey page.

Are you ready for the end of the year?

Do you have the comparable compensation data the IRS requires for the top executives in your organization? Do you know if your employee salaries are in line with the nonprofit marketplace? The NonProfit Times 2010 Salary and Benefits Report provides the comparable compensation data nonprofit organizations need to satisfy IRS Form 990 requirements. The IRS requires nonprofit organizations to report the Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors on Part VII of Form 990 each year. Each nonprofit's Board of Directors must also indicate on Part VI, Section B of Form 990 if comparable data was used in the process of determining compensation for the organization's CEO, Executive Director and other key individuals. Each nonprofit's Board of Directors must also indicate on Part VI, Section B of Form 990 if comparable data was used in the process of determining compensation for the organization's CEO, Executive Director and other key individuals

The 2010 Nonprofit Organizations Salary and Benefits Report is the most comprehensive, data-rich and user friendly salary and benefits report for the nonprofit sector. Purchase it now and get the information that will make the IRS 990 form easier for your organization

NonProfit Salaries Inch Up This Year Despite Poor Economy

Nonprofits across the board saw salary increases move up on average 2.1 percent for executive and administrative staff this year, according to the results of the new The NonProfit Times/BlueWater “2010 Nonprofit Organizations Salary & Benefits Report” just issued. This survey is among the most extensive compensation survey ever conducted, covering 259 titles and 34 benefit offerings.

“This study represents several firsts for data of this kind,” said John McIlquham, president and CEO of The NonProfit Times. In addition to the salary and benefit findings grouped by budget, employees and field of work, the study also provides operating unit compensation costs and practices that provide a snapshot of what organizations spend on salaries as a percentage of their budget, he pointed out.

Another first is a new report in the study on executive job families. No other study provides a report on what percentage of the operating budget accounts for the top 15 executive posts at nonprofits.

The study also offers not just salary but an in-depth look at benefits, often a big percentage of compensation costs that get little attention, according to McIlquham. The benefits portion of the study examines executive bonus and benefits, including participation and eligibility rates for retirement plans. Another interesting finding is employee turnover, he noted, that appears to be higher among larger organizations than smaller ones.

Overall, turnover at all organizations averaged 9 percent, with employees staying at an organization, on average, 6.2 years.

Eighty-five percent of all organizations surveyed offer some type of medical plan for employees, with two thirds of respondents indicating they offer a PPO plan. Employee participation in any medical plan was more than 53 percent, with the highest rates for EPO plans.

Almost 37 percent of nonprofit operating budgets are spent on total cash compensation costs. The average salary for a nonprofit chief executive officer/president last year was $111,838. The median salary was $90,000 while the maximum was $650,000. The average tenure for a nonprofit CEO is 9 years.

More than 36 percent of nonprofits pay their CEO a bonus of some kind. Twenty percent of nonprofits offer their executives some form of executive benefit, with the most common benefit a car or car allowance. Additional vacation days ranked second in popularity.

New to this year’s report is a table in each section that displays, at a glance, the changes in data from 2009 to 2010.

The data was collected using a state of the art on line questionnaire and information gathered was for US-based organizations only. Survey participants were asked to provide information as of March 1, 2010.

Robert Bruder-Matson, president of BlueWater NonProfit Solutions, said the survey data offered in these reports is more comparable and relevant to understanding how nonprofits engage their executives and their employees in an extremely tough economy. For example, Bruder-Matson emphasized, the executive job family, on average, accounts for 13 percent of an organization’s operating budget, with an average cost per employee of $85,296.

The study’s benchmarks provide executives, human resource directors and anyone looking at a position in nonprofits with the most timely and up to date information by geographic region as well as operating budget and type of organization.

The study can be purchased either for just salary data or compensation data or the 700-page combined report.

Click here to view a sample and order the full 2010 NonProfit Organizations Salary and Benefits Report.