Workplace Equity

C3 is an unwavering advocate for the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe all organizations should pay a thriving wage, demonstrate transparency and equity in pay, and create a workplace where representation, advancement and opportunity exist for everyone.

We study, design and ensure workplace equity in all its forms. We guide clients through the contextualization of study results, educate them on prevalent and best practices, and deliver change management and communication solutions. Our goal is for every client to be steadfast in the continuous evolution of their equity and inclusion efforts.

Key Services

  • Thriving wage design and implementation
  • Living Wage Testing, Assessment and Design
  • Pay equity testing, evaluation and remediation
  • Pay representation assessment and analysis
  • Advancement and development opportunity audit
  • Policies and practices assessment

The Difference Between Providing A Living and Thriving Wage

Providing a living wage in high cost of living areas often means paying above going market rates. However, a living wage simply means making enough to survive, and many employees will need to take on a second or third job to make ends meet.

C3 inspires nonprofits to consider the competitive advantage of providing a thriving wage, which accounts for things we need beyond what it takes to survive: having enough household income to save, pay down debt, afford higher education, occasional entertainment, or after-school programs for kids. Demonstrate your commitment to employee well-being and engagement by going beyond covering the basics of everyday life — housing, food, clothing — and supporting a heightened standard of living and a more comprehensive approach to total rewards.

Let us share our experience in how helping workers thrive can work for all.

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C3 Vantage Points

SHRM Annual Conference: “Beyond the CEO Pay Ratio – The Real Revolution in Compensation Starts with a Living Wage”

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WorldatWork Total Rewards Annual Conference: “The Real Revolution in Compensation Starts with a Living Wage”

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Council on Michigan Foundations – Talent and HR Affinity Group

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Georgetown University Law Center: “Current Issues in Charitable Compensation”

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Pay Equity: More than an Annual Analysis

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Studying the Effects of Pay Transparency in Non-Profit Organizations

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Nonprofit Compensation: How to Compete with the For-Profit Sector 

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ARTICLE | Is a Thriving Wage Part of your Nonprofit Organization’s DE&I Strategy? It Should Be.

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PODCAST | Paying a Thriving Wage at Nonprofits

Nanci Hibschman, Division Leader, C3 Nonprofit Consulting Group,…

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SullivanCotter Launches New C3 Nonprofit Consulting Group

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Pay Equity for Executives

Foster a positive culture that is diverse, fair…

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Pay Equity and Living Wage

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Fundraising Talent Strategy in 2023 and Beyond

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Aligning Pay with Performance in Endowment Incentive Plans

Incentive compensation plans in nonprofit investment offices1 are designed…

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Reasonable Executive Compensation: Peer Group Selection in Nonprofit Organizations

Any nonprofit organization faces unique pressures from the…

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Pay Equity: Ensuring a High-Quality Analysis

Most people responsible for pay equity studies within…

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Pay Equity Analysis: Gaining More Than You Think

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Pay Equity Analysis: Understanding the Entire Story

Statistical outcomes do not always tell the whole…

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Fairness and Engagement: Where Pay Equity Fits In

Enhancing an Employee’s Level of Engagement While fairness…

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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.

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