Nonprofit Wage and Benefit Survey Report

Are your organization's salaries competitive? Does your Board  know what to pay your new Executive Director? MNA partners with Columbia Books/Association Trends each even-numbered year to provide free or discounted current wage and benefit data to Montana's nonprofit employers. The biennial Nonprofit Wage & Benefit Survey Report is one of MNA's most requested products. Your participation is the key to an excellent publication. 

Program Description

MNA members who participate in the survey are eligible to receive a FREE copy of the Montana report. Members who do not participate in the survey and want to purchase the final report save 50% - email us at mna@mtnonprofit for the discount code.

Nonprofits who are not members of MNA are also encouraged to participate in the survey. Non-members who participate receive a 50% discount on the purchase of the final report. Non-members who do not participate can purchase the report for the full cost of $150, more than the cost of dues for most members. (Find out about becoming an MNA member here.)

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  How do I receive a copy of the most recent survey?
   Contact us to find out if your organization is eligible for a free or discounted copy or purchase the report here.
2. When is the survey open?
   The survey opens in April of even-numbered years and is announced via our eNews. Sign up here to receive notices.
3. How long will it take?
   The survey takes most organizations about 30 minutes - a small investment for a $150 savings.
4. When is the final report available?
   The report is available late summer after the survey.
5. What will the final report include?
   • Hard data to use to analyze your nonprofits’ salary structure.
   • Specific market salary information for over 100 positions.
   • Easy-to-read charts include median salaries, average salaries and more.
   • Salary differences by region, budget, and staff size.
   • All-new enhanced benefits section.
6. Who fills out the survey?
   Primarily HR or finance executives at associations and nonprofits, but if you don’t have a dedicated HR or finance staff person, your executive director would be the most appropriate person to complete the survey.
7. Is it secure?
   Absolutely. The user interface is encrypted.
8. Why participate?
   • It’s fast, easy, and FREE.
   • Clear job descriptions make matching your positions simple and straightforward.
   • The survey is specific to nonprofits like yours.
   • You can compare your organization’s staff salary levels to those of similar organizations.
   • The more participants, the better the data. High participation produces robust results, benefiting both nonprofits and those seeking to work in the nonprofit sector in our state.
   • The results will help you and your organization set fair and competitive compensation – the key to hiring and maintaining valuable employees.

For general information about any of MNA's programs, contact us.