Social Impact Staff Retention Project

For the 2025 Social Impact Staff Retention Project (SISR), we’re not looking away. The reality is clear—nonprofits are navigating relentless political and economic headwinds, and staff are feeling it. That’s why good data matters. It’s the difference between hoping things get better and actually making them better. A few findings from this year’s survey: ?? Turnover intentions are slowing. Slightly. But movement in the right direction is movement. ?? Flexibility remains a retention superpower. If nonprofits embrace it. ?? Compensation concerns? Not fixed, but improving. The infographic offers a glimpse of what’s coming in the full report. And in the weeks ahead, we’ll go deeper—sharing insights from #nonprofit leaders who are tackling retention with clear eyes and real solutions. Follow SISR for updates! Onward and upward, Evan Wildstein & Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE

Hi ?? nonprofiteers. You’ve been so patient, but don’t fret—the 2025 SISR findings are ALMOST ready for you! This year, we’ll have good #data for you. Obviously. We’re also going further by bringing smart, practical organizationists to the chat. #Nonprofit CEOs, volunteers, and other key decision-makers who *understand* staff retention AND do something about it. We’ll share those bits in the coming weeks and months to support—and challenge—the way nonprofits need to grow. So excited for you to come on this ride. Here we go, Michelle & Evan

Nonprofit fundraisers are crispy burnt-out and leaving their jobs in droves. Right? Not more than two other functional areas… Want to know which ones? Well, you better sign up to receive the 2025 Social Impact Staff Retention Project report when it’s released early next year! Now in its second year, SISR is telling the story about social sector staff. Why they’re staying. Why they’re leaving. With some recommendations and conversations sprinkled in. Link? Comments!

Check out the survey findings from 2023 and participate in this year's survey by Oct 31!

Work for a nonprofit in (or based in) the U.S.? Have something to say about your experience as a staffer? Take our (second) annual survey! In SISR's first year, the project found seven in 10 nonprofiteers were looking for new jobs. The data also shed light on the reasons *why* people are leaving... and why others are staying. The next round of SISR welcomes responses through October 31. So don't ?? ghost us... make sure you take the survey. It's anonymous and the results are shared freely everywhere! What are you waiting for? https://lnkd.in/gsQPA7Fi cc, all our friends who've helped spread the word, thank you! We Are For Good, The Nonprofit Hive, Dr. Rob Harter, Christina M., Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE, Evan Wildstein, et al.

The 2025 Social Impact Staff Retention Project survey is open and waiting for your participation, nonprofiteers! If you're a part- or full-time employee of a nonprofit in the U.S. (or based in the U.S.), share your thoughts on this next round of SISR. SISR data showcase a baseline for the current state of employee retention in U.S.?nonprofits. Board members, managers, and other staff have said the 2024 survey results helped them make decisions in their organizations about what retention issues they should prioritize to keep staff happy, engaged, and employed. Join us, please and thank you! https://lnkd.in/gsQPA7Fi

The Social Impact Staff Retention Project launched this year. And the first round of data was striking. Seventy-four percent of nonprofiteers said they were looking for new jobs, two-thirds of whom weren’t sure if they’d stay in the social sector. Learn more about the findings below and sign up to learn more. The 2025 survey will launch in September. https://lnkd.in/gR5CZHuH