Development Staff Compensation

Most nonprofits rely on their development team to secure private and public funding, maintain continuity in donor relationships, and drive strategic fundraising initiatives. At the same time the current economic environment has increased pressure on nonprofits to raise funds, attracting and retaining high-performing fundraising talent is more challenging than ever.

C3 partners with mission-based organizations to evaluate and design rewards programs for development teams to ensure the successful attraction and retention this key talent.

Key Services

  • Total rewards strategy design
  • Cash compensation and rewards benchmarking
  • Job evaluation and career leveling
  • Audit and redesign of pay structures
  • Variable pay and recognition program design
  • Pay transparency design and support
  • Retention program design
  • pay equity analysis
  • Living and thriving wage programs
  • Performance management review and design
  • Communication and implementation support
  • Compensation technical training
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Fundraising Talent Strategy

Successful fundraising for a nonprofit is directly correlated to the time and money dedicated to developing fundraising talent. Spending a little time with our fundraising talent primer is a great start to your own fundraising talent development.

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Audit the skills and capabilities of the existing team

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Evaluate and expand recruiting practices

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Evaluate compensation program effectiveness

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Increase the focus on—and funding of—talent development

C3 Vantage Points
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Fundraising Talent Strategy

Successful fundraising for a nonprofit is directly correlated to the time and money dedicated to developing fundraising talent. Spending a little time with our fundraising talent primer is a great start to your own fundraising talent development.

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Audit the skills and capabilities of the existing team

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Evaluate and expand recruiting practices

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Evaluate compensation program effectiveness

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Increase the focus on—and funding of—talent development

Our Mission

C3 exists to partner with the world’s most impactful organizations to navigate people and culture solutions. Learn more about our leadership, capabilities and unique commitment.