For Organizations:
Attract & Retain Top Talent
Benchmarking your salaries employee compensation against industry standards is key to attracting and retaining top talent.
For CEOs & Executives:
Negotiate with Confidence
Accurate, industry-specific compensation data is essential when negotiating your compensation.
WHY USE CEO Update Compensation Services?
Your premier resource for association & nonprofit compensation data.
Industry-Specific Focus
Our data is tailored to the association and nonprofit sector, leveraging Form 990 data and self-reported surveys from HR professionals.
Comprehensive Product Suite
From broad national reports to customized benchmarking, we offer solutions for organizations and individuals alike.
Flexible Delivery Options
Choose from digital reports, raw data access, or custom salary surveys designed specifically for your needs.
Partnership & Revenue Opportunities
State associations and nonprofit groups can collaborate with us to create new revenue streams while enhancing member services.
TESTIMONIALS
MNA has partnered with Association Trends for the past few years to produce our highly sought-after Compensation and Benefits report for Michigan. Their team is friendly and efficient, working with us to develop a survey that includes custom questions tailored to our needs. This survey informs our final report, providing Michigan nonprofits with vital compensation data. We look forward to working with them again on the next edition of our Compensation and Benefits Report.
- Nellie Tsai, Michigan Nonprofit Association
Our foundation has worked with Association Trends for the last decade to provide us with a Compensation & Benefits Report specifically for our region of nonprofits. Every instance we work with them, their team makes the process smooth and effortless by crafting a robust survey, customizable to our needs, and delivering a final report that our nonprofits can use as a resource for years to come. Their team is very responsive to any questions we have along the way.
- Aude Eureka Mondé, Community Foundation of Sarasota
Compensation Data Products Aligned with Your Needs
CEO and Senior Executive Salary and Compensation Guide
Benchmark your executive compensation and benefits package against other associations and nonprofits.
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U.S. Association & Nonprofit Compensation Reports
Drive informed decisions and strengthen your organization's recruitment and retention strategy.
Learn more »Custom Compensation Survey Management and Reporting Solutions
Custom compensation surveys for your members, built on proven methodology and tailored to your organization's unique needs.
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