Hiring For Non-Profits
Differences/Benefits/Problems
A Presentation by:
Team 5
Adam Bulakites
Tyler Hartung
Noelle McLaughlin
Laura Moylan
Zachary Zion
Our Purpose
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To discuss the differences between hiring in nonprofits vs. for-profit organizations
Benefits of non-profits
Negatives of non-profits
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Non-Profit Definition- Not seeking or producing a
profit or profits
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What are some assumptions about working for
and hiring for non-profit organizations?
Some Statistics about Non-Profits
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On average, benefits are better for employees of non-profit
organizations (more time off)
Salaries are historically 15% lower
There are 1,130,000 non-profit organizations in the US Sector
Organizations divided between member-serving (390,000)
and public serving (740,000)
Member-serving organizations include
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business and professional organizations
social and fraternal organizations
mutual benefit and cooperative organizations
miscellaneous
Public-serving organizations
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funding intermediaries
churches
service providers
social welfare organizations
Benefits
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For an applicant
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Social good and jobs you care about
(duh!)
Traditionally, less is expected of you
Less demanding and stressful
Flexible hours and more time off
Variety of tasks
Long term is not the norm
Professionalism growing
Benefits
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From an Employers Perspective
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High worker drive
Applicants not there to get rich → Less moral
hazard
Offer employees benefits others can’t
Word of mouth is effective for advertising open
positions within the organization
Courtesy Amy Green, AEE
Negatives
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Applicant’s point of view
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Smaller Salary/wage
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American Red Cross typically pays 15% less for similar
positions
On average hourly managers earn $8-10 dollars less per
hour
Less “fun benefits” such as sports tickets, rewards, all
expense paid trips
Courtesy LouAnn Duffy
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Less budget to work with to complete projects
Negatives
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Employer’s Point of view
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Less applicants because of common misconceptions
Applicant must be associated with organization
Example: HOPE worldwide
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Large organization hiring employees in 30 countries. Over
50 offices
Only hires employees associated to HOPE through the
International Churches of Christ
Other Facts
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Eighteen officials of 235 nonprofits made at least
1mm$ in 2002
IRS has had the power since 1996 to fine
executives at nonprofit entities who receive
excessive salaries and benefits
Big nonprofits that most closely resemble
commercial enterprises tend to pay the biggest
bucks
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Owners of the 32 National Football League teams
Summary
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Non-profits do typically pay lower salary/wages,
yet benefits make up for this
They can be great places to work
HR people have less applicants, yet have a
higher percentage of those with high motivation
Generally a younger staff, with great potential for
upward mobility
Its great to make a difference
Hot topic. Many schools now offering programs
in Non-profit management
Jobs abound! Check out monster.com
Thank you all for listening!
Any Questions?