Nonprofit Executive Compensation

The case focuses on the extravagant salaries that executives in nonprofit organizations earn. This is illustrated with examples ranging from the former chief executive of the Smithsonian Institution to the director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Internal Revenue Service has responded to an extent to restrict this type of behavior in nonprofits. This case study asks students to consider whether the response to this business problem has been sufficient and to assess how charities themselves should tackle the issue of excessive salaries for executives.

Discusses laws and regulations concerning compensation and benefits which are unique to charitable organizations. Includes discussion of employment and anti-discrimination laws and miscellaneous statutes concerning employment-related issues.

Nonprofit leadership is messy Nonprofits leaders are optimistic by nature. They believe with time, energy, smarts, strategy and sheer will, they can change the world. But as staff or board leader, you know nonprofits present unique challenges. Too many cooks, not enough money, an abundance of passion. It’s enough to make you feel overwhelmed and alone. The people you help need you to be successful. But there are so many obstacles: a micromanaging board that doesn’t understand its true role; insufficient fundraising and donors who make unreasonable demands; unclear and inconsistent messaging and marketing; a leader who’s a star in her sector but a difficult boss… And yet, many nonprofits do thrive. Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership will show you how to do just that. Funny, honest, intensely actionable, and based on her decades of experience, this is the book Joan Garry wishes she had when she led GLAAD out of a financial crisis in 1997. Joan will teach you how to: Build a powerhouse board Create an impressive and sustainable fundraising program Become seen as a ‘workplace of choice’ Be a compelling public face of your nonprofit This book will renew your passion for your mission and organization, and help you make a bigger difference in the world.

Presents data and summaries of compensation packages in the private, government and non-profit sectors. In doing so, this book examines the different elements of compensation and benefit packages, including salary, insurance, pension plans, tuition reimbursement and holiday.