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How do grantmaker CEO salaries compare with other staff? 

Candid

One of the more helpful ways to explore top executive pay is to examine the ratio of their compensation compared to that of the “median worker” (i.e., For example, in The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism , John Bogle estimated a nationwide ratio to be approximately 280:1 in 2004 (up from 42:1 in 1980). The median ratio was 2.7:1

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

It’s not a new concept; in fact, as far back as 2013, GuideStar (Candid’s predecessor organization along with Foundation Center), the BBB, and Charity Navigator came together to issue a call to stop the overhead myth. . To define the overhead myth, we first need to define the term “overhead ratio.” . What is the overhead myth?

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How To Build Resilient And Thriving Teams

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“As workplaces around the world face the challenges of an increasingly remote workforce perhaps forever changed by the coronavirus pandemic, it has never been more important to measure and expand wellbeing in organizations,” explain the book authors Jim Clifton and Jim Harter. This translates into big differences in productivity.

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How to effectively communicate impact to nonprofit stakeholders

ASU Lodestar Center

The problem with ratios. They often use financial ratios to measure a nonprofit's impact, but these do not most accurately showcase a program's efficiency. If nonprofit leaders neglect the art and science behind storytelling, they leave prospects to decide donation-worthiness or attempt to discern impact from ratios and ratings.

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Best Practices for Nonprofit Financial Health, Part One: Top 3 Measures of Financial Health

BoardAssist

One of the many ways they do this is often by being the sole, or one of just a few, voices advising on financial health issues – critical for any nonprofit. Best Practices for Nonprofit Financial Health, Part One: Top 3 Measures of Financial Health. A lot of our inquiry is based more on trend analysis than ratio analysis.

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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

sgEngage

Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Skipping this analysis can lead to missed opportunities for adjustment and improvement, potentially causing long-term financial issues. Preparing your statement requires accurate, up-to-date financial information.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

Over time, companies become valued partners in addressing local issues, rather than occasional contributors. Companies Are Matching Employee Donations At Higher Ratios. They offer a generous 2:1 match ratio and will match donations up to $10,000 per employee per year. Take Coca-Cola for example.

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