Staff
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In the beginning, staff is often voluntary. But as the organization grows, the day to day needs grow as well.
[edit] Bringing on Senior Management
Executive Directors and Compensation:
An essential aspect of bringing on board members and senior management is figuring out compensation. Along with the arduous task of developing good leadership with an Executive Director, organizations also have to navigate how much to offer them. There are a variety of suggestions, but it is always best to base it on the size, type, and resources of the particular organization.
States quite often have guidelines for the percentages and ranges you should offer, and it is good to keep in mind that different locations can have quite different expectations (20-25% higher in New York is a good example). A good rule of thumb is 10% - 12% of the organizational budget when you are in the 600K and above range. Organizations with smaller budgets will need to maintain a baseline salary that attracts the right talent and is regionally appropriate.
There is also a free downloadable program for making this sort of analysis. It can be found here.
[edit] Job Postings
Finding qualified staff and building a positive staff community is absolutely vital to the success of any organization. Here are some places where organizations have had success:
A non-profit organization that will post jobs for $60.
You can post a short job description on our Community Job Board. Nonprofits can post a job for only $25 a month. For-profit companies can post for $50 a month.
