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Compensation Worksheet

Taking a few minutes to fill out a compensation worksheet is a good first step in assessing your existing total compensation package and preparing to compare your existing package to an offer you may receive from a nonprofit organization.

Previous employment

Base compensation history

Incentive compensation history (if any) 

• Current (expected) bonus:
• Bonus previous year:
• Bonus 2 years prior:
• Bonus 3 years prior:

Benefits
Think about all aspects of current/past benefits:

• Health, vision, dental:
• Retirement savings/401(k), pension:
• Life insurance:
• Severance package:
• Transportation assistance:
• Tuition reimbursement:
• Family leave:
• Vacation time:
• Other:

Job offer: Nonprofit compensation and benefits package

Base compensation

• Current offer:

Incentive compensation (if any) 

• Anticipated bonus:

Benefits
Think about all aspects of the current offer:

• Health, vision, dental:
• Retirement savings:
• Life insurance:
• Severance package:
• Transportation assistance:
• Tuition reimbursement:
• Family leave:
• Vacation time:

 

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Related Content

Selected Compensation Resources
The following set of suggested resources can help you determine salary ranges for particular roles and organizations in the nonprofit sector or as you negotiate your salary.

 

Talking About Compensation in Your Nonprofit Job Search
Discussing compensation during a job search is often tricky, particularly if you’re a for-profit executive trying to make a move to a nonprofit organization. An experienced search professional answers some of the most common questions she hears from bridgers about compensation and how to address it in the interview process.

 

Video

Comparing Compensation
 
Kathleen Yazbak compares nonprofit and for-profit compensation.
Time: 1 min 32 sec