Government Non Organization Profit

Government Non Organization Profit

Government Non Organization Profit

One of the most difficult realities for many non-profit boards is the inadequacy of funding available to pay hard-working staff who are providing direct client service. This is especially true in small, community-based non-profit organizations.

The United States Department of Labor provides interesting information on compensation and working conditions in the non-profit sector. Even professionals like addiction counselors earn considerably less in community non-profits than in government agencies. The difference can be as much as $10 per hour.

Here are goals and principles that a non-profit board might use in determining pay scales for the organization. These are followed by a few options to consider when making the necessary budget decisions.