Nonprofit Staff Compensation Consulting
40+ Years of Trusted Compensation Expertise for Mission‑Driven Organizations
For more than four decades, JER HR Group has partnered with more than 400 nonprofit organizations and leading firms nationwide to design fair, competitive, and sustainable compensation programs. Our nonprofit compensation consulting services help boards, executives, and HR leaders align pay strategies with mission, market realities, and governance best practices—without compromising transparency or fiscal responsibility.
Why Nonprofits Choose JER HR Group
Nonprofits operate in a uniquely scrutinized compensation environment. Public trust, donor expectations, and board governance standards require pay decisions that are not only competitive, but clearly documented and defensible.
With over 40 years of nationwide experience and a proven track record supporting 400+ nonprofits, we bring:
- Deep nonprofit specialization across healthcare, education, foundations, social services, NGO and membership based organizationsAlignment of Sales Comp Plans with Sales Strategy
- Proprietary market data combined with trusted national compensation surveys
- Board ready documentation that supports fair, compliant, and transparent pay decisions
- Practical implementation support—not just reports, but actionable strategies
Market Pricing & Salary Benchmarking
We analyze how your staff salaries compare to the external labor market using published compensation surveys, JER HR Group’s proprietary database, and validated market sources. This ensures your pay levels are competitive, equitable, and aligned with your organization’s talent and budget goals.
Pay Structure & Job Group Design
We organize roles into clear job groups and levels, using benchmark market data to establish salary range midpoints that reflect your desired market positioning. The result is a transparent, consistent pay framework that supports growth, internal equity, and career progression.
A Proven, Board Ready Approach
Our methodology is designed to support leadership and governance at every step:
1. Discovery & Role Review – Understand your organizational structure, roles, and mission priorities
2. Market Analysis – Apply peer group benchmarking and validated compensation data
3. Pay Framework Design – Build salary ranges, job groups, and internal alignment models
4. Leadership & Board Review – Deliver clear, defensible recommendations and documentation
5. Implementation Support – Guide rollout, communication, and ongoing updates
Nationwide Experience, Local Insight
JER HR Group has worked with more than 400 nonprofit organizations and leading firms across the country, bringing national market perspective with sensitivity to regional labor conditions, funding environments, and community impact. Whether you are a growing nonprofit or a large, multi location organization, we tailor our approach to your scale, mission, and governance needs.
Let’s Build a Compensation Strategy That Supports Your Mission
Whether you are reviewing salary competitiveness, designing pay structures, or strengthening internal equity, JER HR Group brings the experience, data, and practical guidance nonprofits need to move forward with confidence.
Contact us today to schedule a nonprofit compensation consultation and learn how 40+ years of expertise can support your mission and your people
