The $1 million-dollar association CEO is no longer a rarity in Washington, but the creative compensation packages of some executives are a more recent trend. Tucked inside seven-figure salaries and deferred compensation arrangements are thousands of dollars in bonuses and pay perks for meeting fundraising goals, positive advocacy efforts and other benchmarks set by the board. Generous retirement plans that accrue over time have also been added to the mix. Few leaders say they were surprised by the new heights in CEO pay, disclosed in joint stories published by CEO Update and National Journal in February. There are more multi-millionaires on the list—association leaders… Read More