Previous Job Market Articles
Generating Ideas
Young workers seek ways to improve the nonprofit work force (4/14/2008)
A Parting of Ways
Lack of communication is behind many executive firings (4/3/2008)
Making a Change
Tips for dismissing a leader and managing a transition (4/3/2008)
Luring Workers
Most job seekers urge charities to overhaul their recruiting, a study finds (4/3/2008)
Working It Out
Fund raisers find ways to cope with on-the-job hurdles (4/3/2008)
Red Flags
Tips to avoid getting trapped in a no-win fund-raising position (4/3/2008)
Smart Money
Chief fund raisers at colleges win pay rise of 4% in 2007-8
(3/20/2008)
The Young and the Restless
Veteran managers don't always share views of youthful workers
(3/6/2008)
Money Squeeze
Longtime nonprofit leaders cite financial security worries
(3/6/2008)
Executive Decisions
Potential charity leaders see top job as unappealing, a new survey reveals
(3/6/2008)
Bracing for Tough Times
Many charities and their workers feel vulnerable as the economy slips
(2/28/2008)
Recruiting in Dangerous Times
As global hot spots boil, relief groups look for skilled hands and cool heads (1/24/2008)
Inching to the Top
Nonprofit managers who are minorities search for a quicker way up the ladder (10/18/2007)
Open-Door Policies
Tips for making a nonprofit organization more diverse (10/18/2007)
The Biggest Get Bigger
A gap grows in salaries for CEO's, a study finds (10/4/2007)
Extra Incentive
Bonuses for top nonprofit officials are growing quickly in size (9/20/2007)
Executive Pay Rises
Compensation growth for CEO's outpaced inflation, survey finds (9/20/2007)
Debt Relief
Congress passes a bill to forgive student loans for some charity workers (9/10/2007)
Myths and Realities
A recruiter gives guidance to those seeking a switch to a nonprofit career
(8/15/2007)
Fund-Raising Frenzy
The race is on to hire workers who can solicit big gifts
(8/9/2007)
Pension Planning
Nonprofit groups face new rules on providing retirement benefits (8/9/2007)
Talent Scouting
Tips from experts on coping with the fund-raiser shortage
(8/9/2007)
Professional Development
A lack of training contributes to scarcity of qualified fund raisers nationwide
(8/9/2007)
Battling Bias
How employees with family responsibilities can guard against discrimination on the job (7/18/2007)
Life vs. Work
Knowing the law can help workers with child-care duties protect themselves (7/18/2007)
An Immature Outlook
Nonprofit groups lag in recruiting older workers, says a new report (6/14/2007)
Temp Help
Interim executive directors can help solve problems and revitalize a
charity, nonprofit experts say (3/22/2007)
Filling the Gap
Temporary leaders bring skills but no personal agendas to their tasks (3/22/2007)
Young, Gifted, and Broke
Burnout, low pay may drive young charity workers away, a survey finds (3/22/2007)
High Performance
Merit pay gains popularity among New York nonprofit employers, finds a new study (3/22/2007)
Academic Pay
Most college and university fund raisers are getting salary increases, says a new survey (3/22/2007)
Tiny Nest Eggs
Charity workers fall short in retirement savings (3/8/2007)
403(b) Prepared
Tips to help nonprofit employers get ready for new IRS rules on retirement savings plans (3/8/2007)
Pension Planning
Updating a program to help nonprofit organizers save (3/8/2007)
Capital Investments
Washington charities expect to increase salaries this year, says a new survey
(3/1/2007)
A Robust Picture
Charities employ 7.2 percent of the nation's workers -- and are adding to their ranks faster than other employers (1/25/2007)
Help Wanted
Many recruiting ads for key nonprofit jobs turn off more candidates than they attract, experts say
(10/12/2006)
A Narrowing Gap
Male and female nonprofit executives' pay moves closer to equality, says a new survey
(10/12/2006)
Healthy Raises
Nonprofit leaders' pay increased by 4.8 percent in 2005, finds a Chronicle survey
(9/28/2006)
A Nonprofit Takeover of City Hall
Charity officials take elected office as they seek ways to better society
(4/20/2006)
A Growing Debt to Society
Burdened by student loans, young graduates shun nonprofit employers (3/23/2006)
Charity CEO's Tales of Woe
Overwhelming duties, low pay cause leaders to leave the top spot (3/9/2006)
The Front Lines
Charities review their military-leave policies as reservists are deployed overseas (3/9/2006)
Salary Increases
Academic fund raisers' pay boosts kept pace with inflation last year, says a new study (3/9/2006)
Modest Gains
Foundation salaries rose 4% while CEO median pay hit $115,000, according to a new study (2/9/2006)
Planning Successful Successions
Preparing for a leader's departure can prevent problems (1/12/2006)
Bringing In Talent
Charities reward employees who recommend job candidates (12/8/2005)
A Growing Disparity
The gap between pay for nonprofit CEO's and workers is getting bigger (11/10/2005)
New England Pay
Female fund raisers make less than their male peers, finds a new study (11/10/2005)
Wanted: a Little Respect
Twentysomething fund raisers find age poses a challenge in dealings with co-workers and donors (10/13/2005)
Moving Up
Female charity leaders win big pay increases, says a new study (10/13/2005)
Breaking Even
Pay raises for charity leaders keep pace with inflation, says a new Chronicle survey (9/29/2005)
More Perfect Unions?
Big labor's split causes confusion and opportunity for charities New York nonprofit groups expand their health coverage, according to a new study (9/1/2005)
Better Benefits
New York nonprofit groups expand their health coverage, according to a new study (8/18/2005)
Fair Pay
How charities evaluate whether their employees' salaries are equitable (7/14/2005)
Salary Sources
Where to find data on nonprofit pay (7/14/2005)
A Big Raise
Fund raisers' pay hits a new high, according to a compensation survey (4/28/2005)
Making the Move
Nonprofit workers seeking for-profit jobs have plenty of transferable skills -- if they can get in the door (4/14/2005)
A Pay Boost
Median salaries for academic fund raisers rose 4 percent, says new survey (3/17/2005)
Facing an Age-Old Problem
Older nonprofit workers fear discrimination from employers (2/3/2005)
JOB MARKET
Modern Maturity
Tips to help steer clear of age bias in hiring (2/3/2005)
Grant Makers' Pay
Median salary raise for foundation employees last year barely outpaced inflation, says a new study (2/3/2005)
Perks at Work
Nonprofit groups outdo businesses on employee benefits, says a survey (1/6/2005)
Hiring Freeze
Charities aren't filling senior jobs, says a new report (11/25/2004)
A Persistent Pay Gap
Female charity leaders continue to make less than men, finds a new study (11/11/2004)
Costly Care
Health-insurance premiums rise quickly for many nonprofit employers, finds a new study (10/14/2004)
Salary Growth Cools Down
Executive pay rises modestly in the latest Chronicle survey (9/30/2004)
Golden State Pay
Raises for California nonprofit leaders lag behind the inflation rate, two studies find (9/16/2004)
Hiring Stalls
The number of new charity employees has barely grown while wages have declined, says a new report (9/2/2004)
Facing a Firing
Advice for making an unexpected exit with grace, dignity, and minimal career damage (8/26/2004)
Life After a Layoff
Tips for making the transition between jobs (8/26/2004)
Pay Grows 4.2%
Raises given to fund raisers last year outpaced inflation, finds a new study (7/22/2004)
Covering Medical Costs
Helping nonprofit employees choose among 'consumer-driven' health-care plans (7/15/2004)
Parting Words
How exit interviews can help charities improve conditions for their remaining employees (6/10/2004)
Help Wanted
Nonprofit groups are hiring at a faster pace than government or business, says a new study (6/10/2004)
Finding Flexibility
Tips for job seeking when a pregnancy, a handicap, or other personal needs are part of the package (5/17/2004)
Manhattan Transfer
New York nonprofit groups gave more raises in 2003, finds a survey (4/1/2004)
Head of the Class
Salaries for college fund raisers rose by up to 8.8 percent this year, says a new study (4/1/2004)
The Hottest Nonprofit Jobs
A special report examines increased opportunities for fund raisers, consultants, and those with business and marketing savvy (3/18/2004)
Major-Gift Magnets
As more charities seek ways to attract wealthy donors, the rush is on to hire those who can get the job done (3/18/2004)
A Mind for Business
A growing number of nonprofit groups seek 'social entrepreneurs' to start money-making ventures (3/18/2004)
Extended Family
Why more charities offer health-insurance benefits to their workers' unmarried partners (3/18/2004)
Entry-Level Obstacles
College career offices give little information on nonprofit opportunities, according to a new study (3/18/2004)
Taking a Manager's Measure
Counting the pros and cons of letting charity staff members interview their potential future bosses (3/11/2004)
Pension Problems
Why many nonprofit groups are curbing their retirement benefits (3/4/2004)
Foundation Gains
Raises at grant-making organizations kept pace with inflation last year, says a new survey (2/19/2004)
A Controversial Perk
Why some charities offer no-interest loans to their executives (2/5/2004)
The Cost of Care
Charities explore new ways to stem spiraling insurance premiums (1/22/2004)
Graying Heads
New York charities could face a leadership gap, a study finds (11/13/2003)
Grant Maker Staffing
Foundation employment has risen 80 percent in 10 years, says a new report
(11/13/2003)
Overseas Opportunities
Tips for building an international career in charities (11/6/2003)
Preparing for the Hunt
A guide to resources for seeking jobs in foreign countries (11/6/2003)
Paycheck Progress
Salary gap is shrinking for female charity CEO's, study finds
(10/30/2003)
Credit Where Credit's Due
All about the cost-free benefit most charities don't give their employees (10/23/2003)
Meeting and Greeting
A job seeker's guide to navigating nonprofit career fairs (10/9/2003)
Waving the Banner
How charity recruiters can make the most of career fairs (10/9/2003)
Bigger Paychecks
Median salaries for leaders of large charities rose by 4.3 percent, says the latest Chronicle survey (10/2/2003)
Field Studies
Health and education workers see pay raises, according to a new report (10/2/2003)
Rooting for the Home Team
How charities in cities large and small sell their quality of life to job seekers (9/25/2003)
Slowing Growth
Hiring stays strong but fewer fund-raising jobs are being created, says survey (7/24/2003)
A Compensation Decision
The IRS bars a stock-options deal for charities (7/17/2003)
Ready to Serve
Nonprofit work appeals to graduating seniors, says survey (6/12/2003)
Hiring Humanitarians
Relief groups seek workers with language skills, overseas experience, and a high tolerance for chaos (5/22/2003)
The Outlook for M.B.A.'s
Fewer charities report slowed recruiting of business-school graduates, according to survey (5/22/2003)
Test Cases
When charities use personality assessments at hiring time, job seekers find no easy answers (5/8/2003)
Planning for Winter
How small charities provide retirement benefits to their workers (5/1/2003)
Pension Primer
A guide to retirement-plan options for nonprofit employers (5/1/2003)
Gains in Higher Education
Median salaries for top college fund raisers jump by up to 11 percent,
report says (5/1/2003)
Wanted: Hundreds of Applicants
How headhunters recruit -- and what their methods mean for those being hunted (4/24/2003)
Search Me
Dos and don'ts for contacting nonprofit recruiters (4/24/2003)
Silver Lining
Despite tough times, salaries rise for fund raisers in New York, says
survey (4/17/2003)
Turnover and Out
A survey of human-services workers predicts a labor exodus (4/3/2003)
Language Arts
A guide to finding bilingual jobs at charities (3/27/2003)
Charity's Glass Ceiling
A salary gap for women persists at nonprofit organizations (3/20/2003)
The Trustee Factor
Board members play a crucial role in women's climb to the top (3/20/2003)
Seeking Solutions
Making salary talk less taboo is one key to achieving pay equity (3/20/2003)
Closing the Gap
Tips for negotiating a robust starting salary (3/20/2003)
From Here to Maternity
For pregnant nonprofit employees, negotiating time off takes careful preparation (3/6/2003)
Putting It in Writing
A guide to creating employment contracts that protect both leaders and their charities (3/6/2003)
Digging for Data
Sources to help draw up nonprofit employment contracts (3/6/2003)
Temporary Help
Hiring an interim leader helps arts group in transition maintain fund raising, says survey (2/20/2003)
Let's Do Lunch
A job-interview meal serves up a full plate of anxiety -- and opportunity (2/6/2003)
Table for Two
Tips to help job seekers and employers manage interview meals (2/6/2003)
Firing Line
How to legally -- and humanely -- dismiss nonprofit employees (1/23/2003)
Philanthropists' Pay
Median salaries at most types of foundations increased 5 percent last
year, survey says (1/23/2003)
Making Adjustments
Managers who have moved from the business to nonprofit world tell how they navigated the differences (1/16/2003)
Bay Area Bosses
Minority women are likely to bring noncharity management experience to nonprofit executive jobs, says survey (1/16/2003)
Personal Trainers
Like for-profit managers, charity leaders turn to career coaches for fresh perspective and support (1/9/2003)
When Fund Raisers Go Solo
Freelance consultants offer charities expertise and savings (12/12/2002)
Setting Up Shop
Self-employed fund raisers spell out the pros and cons of going it alone (12/12/2002)
Keeping the Day Job
Moonlighting can sharpen skills and raise enthusiasm, say fund raisers (12/12/2002)
Added Incentives
Performance bonuses help keep some top fund raisers on the job (12/5/2002)
Easy Being Green
Most environmental-group leaders would take an executive role again, survey says (12/5/2002)
Playing Hooky
Most charities fail to fill the gap as businesses decrease their on-campus recruiting efforts (11/14/2002)
Golden State Grant Makers
One in three California foundations employs paid workers, says survey (11/14/2002)
Dear Future Boss
Why cover letters matter, and how to create good ones (11/7/2002)
Letter-Perfect
A sampling of books to help bolster your writing skils (11/7/2002)
Life After Leadership
Charity heads who leave their jobs find new roles in and out of the nonprofit field (10/31/2002)
Grant Makers' Staffing
Hiring slows despite gains in number of foundations, says new report (10/17/2002)
On a Mission
Nonprofit employees are more satisfied than other workers with their jobs, says new Brookings survey--but problems loom (10/10/2002)
Recruitment Challenges
Employers, funders, and policy makers need to face shrinking nonprofit labor pool, says researcher (10/10/2002)
Pay Days
Charity heads see a 7.5-percent gain in salary despite the economy's
woes, says new Chronicle survey (10/3/2002)
Money Matters
Median pay increases for leaders of large health and social-services charities barely kept pace with inflation this year, says survey (9/19/2002)
The Outsider
Tips for getting the most from hiring a consultant (9/5/2002)
Let's Talk About You
Tips for job seekers on getting the most from informational interviews (8/1/2002)
In the Mix
Grant makers' staffs still don't reflect U.S. population, report says
(7/25/2002)
Unequal Paychecks
Gap between men's and women's compensation continues in latest GuideStar report (7/15/2002)
Higher Earning
Survey of college fund raisers reveals that gender has biggest impact on salary (7/15/2002)
After the Gold Rush In the wake of the New Economy bust, charities report finding technology workers more easily (5/31/2002)
Cultural Compensation Philadelphia arts groups report salary and benefits practices in a new survey (5/24/2002)
Rethinking the Résumé
Tips for summing up your qualifications for a nonprofit employer(5/20/2002)
Paying a High Price
Living-wage laws threaten some charities' stability (5/2/2002)
Room at the Top
A study of Chicago arts executives finds that few groups have planned for leadership vacancies (4/29/2002)
Getting a Boost
Asking for a raise during tough times for charities (4/22/2002)
Revolving Door
Why fund raisers never seem to stay in one place (4/18/2002)
Development Dollars
Find out what college fund raisers make, according to a new survey by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (4/8/2002)
Second Opinions
Avoid costly hiring mistakes with these pointed questions for job
seekers' references (4/1/2002)
Charities and Change
"New Nonprofit Almanac" measures the field's growth, employment trends (3/18/2002)
Slow growth in pay
The recession and terrorists attacks have slowed the growth of salaries at New York nonprofit groups (3/8/2002)
Mastering the Grill How to get more insight when interviewing job candidates--and stay on the right side of the law (2/22/2002)
Balancing Work and Family
A special report on the challenges charities face in providing employee
benefits (2/21/2002)
What's in the Benefits Package?
The results of a Chronicle survey (2/21/2002)
From the Home Office
Telecommuting helps nonprofit groups recruit and keep workers--despite glitches (2/21/2002)
Creating a Safety Net
Tips to help small organizations build their benefits (2/21/2002)
A Range of Options
What three charities provide for their employees (2/21/2002)
Help Wanted
One of 13 nonprofit jobs stayed vacant last year, finds survey of
Northern California charities (2/11/2002)
A Buyer's Market
Corporate layoffs and new priorities are leading more job hunters to charities--but many find hiring has slowed (1/25/2002)
Raising Money, Making Money
A new survey shows a big salary gap between male and female fund raisers in the United States (1/14/2002)
Salary Scale Charity leaders' median pay is less than that of for-profit workers with fewer responsibilities, Urban Institute says (12/17/2001)
Grant Makers and Pay Raises New study reports what foundations paid their executives in 2000 (12/17/2001)
Bosses and Burnout
Why most executive directors never want to lead a charity again (11/1/2001)
Sizing Up Salaries
The Chronicle's 2001 compensation survey of top charity and foundation executives (10/4/2001)
Senior college fund raisers happy with their jobs, survey finds (11/29/2001)
What Canadian charities pay their managers (11/29/2001)
Pay raises for leaders of nonprofit groups surpass inflation rate: The Chronicle's 2001 compensation survey (10/4/2001)
What charities are doing to keep top executives (9/21/2001)
Gap between men and women appears in survey of salaries at 75,000 organizations (5/31/2001)
Charity fund raisers see compensation rising (2/10/2000)
Hospital fund raisers report rise in compensation of 4.5% (5/31/2001)
Salaries of top fund raisers in higher education rose 4.6% in 2000 (3/22/2001)
Staff positions at foundations jump nearly 10 percent last year (10/4/2001)
Benefits at foundations (1/27/2000)
New tax code eases limits on pension plans for nonprofit organizations (6/14/2001)
Salaries for New York-area fund raisers lifted 15% last year (5/3/2001)
Salaries at small charities (11/2/2000)
Recruiting a fund raiser from the corporate world (6/28/2001)
The troubles charities face in hiring technology workers (4/20/2000)
American fund raisers being lured to overseas jobs (7/13/2000)
A career site aims to link nonprofit workers worldwide (9/7/2000)
Leaving nonprofit jobs: how some fund raisers get the best of for-profit and charity worlds (11/16/2000)
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