For some not-for-profits, fundraising professionals are considered the lifeblood of the organization, and the loss of key talent could mean a loss of momentum and/ or continuity in donor relationships. In developing a fundraising talent strategy for this year and beyond, organizations should consider proactive strategies to attract and retain high-performing and high-potential professionals, while also enhancing the capabilities of existing staff.

In this new Compensation Insight, SullivanCotter presents some key findings from the 2015 Endowment and Foundation Investment Staff Compensation Survey and outlines best practices for aligning pay with performance, assessing incentive plan effectiveness and other key factors for boards to consider in the compensation decision-making process.