New Nonprofit Compensation Report 💻 & The Politics of Homelessness 🏡 (news)

Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast

Nonprofit News Feed: Highlights from Whole Well

Main Topics:

• Candid’s 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report
• California’s Homelessness Crisis
• AI Adoption in Nonprofit News Organizations
• Minnesota’s Backpack Giveaway and Child Tax Credit
• The 15 out of 10 Foundation for Dogs with Special Needs

1. Candid's 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report: Candid has released its 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report, marking the 24th edition. Based on IRS data from 130,000 organizations, the report reveals key findings:

• Median CEO compensation increased in 2022.
• A persistent gender pay gap exists, especially in larger organizations.
• Science and technology research institutes offer the highest median executive pay.
• The Northeast leads in median executive compensation.
• Women are well-represented as CEOs in smaller nonprofits but underrepresented in larger ones, with less than 30% of CEO positions at large nonprofits held by women.

Critical Insight: The data underscores ongoing gender equity issues in nonprofit executive compensation, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to bridge the pay gap.

2. California's Homelessness Crisis: California is grappling with a pressing homelessness crisis, with cities and state government employing various strategies. Permanent supportive housing developments are emerging as potential solutions but face challenges such as high costs, long construction times, and NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) opposition.

• Governor Gavin Newsom’s approach includes clearing encampments and temporary housing options.
• Tensions exist between immediate measures to clear streets and long-term housing solutions.

Critical Insight: Homelessness requires a multi-stakeholder approach with both immediate and long-term solutions. Political cycles often prioritize short-term visibility over sustainable impact.

3. AI Adoption in Nonprofit News Organizations: A recent survey indicates that about a third of nonprofit news organizations currently use AI, with expectations for growth to over half within a year. AI applications include:

• Personalized fundraising efforts
• Content translation
• Data analysis for investigations
• Enhancing audience engagement
• Streamlining administrative tasks

Critical Insight: Journalists are incorporating AI responsibly, maintaining rigorous standards while leveraging technology to increase efficiency and reach.

4. Minnesota’s Backpack Giveaway and Child Tax Credit: A nonprofit in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, distributed over 3,000 backpacks to help parents with school supplies. Minnesota also offers tax relief programs, including the K-12 education subtraction and credit, which complement the state's child tax credit, providing significant financial relief to families.

Critical Insight: State policies supporting nonprofit efforts can significantly ease financial burdens for families, showcasing a model for combining nonprofit initiatives with effective public policy.

5. The 15 out of 10 Foundation for Dogs with Special Needs: Matt Nelson transformed his viral social media presence into the 15 out of 10 Foundation, raising over $3 million to cover medical costs for hundreds of dogs with special needs and placing them in foster care or adoptive homes.

Critical Insight: This initiative highlights the potential for social media-driven fundraising to support broader causes, ensuring equitable distribution of resources beyond single cases.

Closing Thought: These stories collectively underscore the importance of data-driven insights, compassionate policy implementation, and innovative technology adoption in addressing complex issues within the nonprofit sector. As nonprofit professionals, staying informed and leveraging these insights can drive impactful change.