This document discusses compensation in the nonprofit sector. It begins with an overview of the speaker's background and qualifications. It then reviews trends in nonprofit compensation, including that it has traditionally lagged the for-profit sector, especially at higher levels. The document outlines how the economic downturn has impacted nonprofit pay and benefits in recent years, with cuts, freezes and limited growth. It predicts upcoming challenges and changes, such as increasing scrutiny of executive pay and demands for competitive wages. The speaker provides recommendations for nonprofits, including assessing compensation policies and market competitiveness, strengthening performance management, and using total rewards to inform funding requests.