Unequal Expectations: The Living Wage Challenge
by Kristi Howard Shultz, Kristi Howard-Shultz Consulting
Connecting the admiration often attributed to nonprofit leaders with the compensation they deserve for their valuable work is a frequent struggle in our industry. When faced with the additional challenge of lower salaries and fewer benefits than the for-profit sector, it’s not surprising that we face high turnover and burnout rates. In an industry focused on the care and concern of our clients, it’s time to start showing equal compassion to our staff.
David Westenberger, CEO of Indiana Youth Services Association (IYSA), said it best: “Within our field, we haven’t done a very good job of taking care of our own people doing the work. In the field of youth work and social services, in particular, people in the field eventually mirror the population they serve.” A 2022 IYSA survey revealed challenges for nonprofit workers, finding that 64% of employees rated their financial wellness as fair, poor, or very poor.
Nonprofit Executive | Director of Development |Consultant ? Mobilizing organizations on mission
1 年As we kick off #blackhistorymonth and approach #womenshistorymonth it's worth noting the lack of living wages in our industry impact these groups more than any others. "#Women make up 73% of the nonprofit workforce and nearly 40% of nonprofit workers are #peopleofcolor. Thus, these inequalities impact women, Black and Hispanic workers the most." #socialjustice #diversityequityinclusion #fundraising and #strategicplanning can't be disconnected ??