VermontBiz Common Good Vermont is pleased to announce the Vermont launch of the 2026 Survey on Nonprofit Wages and Benefits. Survey results will inform the bi-annual Vermont Nonprofit Wages and Benefits report, which will be published in the fall of 2026, and is the only Vermont-specific resource for nonprofit organizations to use for objective salary information and insights into key sector staffing and compensation trends.
“Vermont nonprofits remain on the front lines of our communities’ most pressing challenges, yet many continue to operate with limited resources. The 2026 Nonprofit Wages and Benefits Survey is a critical tool for strengthening and advocating for Vermont’s nonprofit sector, while also providing organizations with actionable data to address ongoing workforce challenges that impact their ability to deliver essential services to Vermonters,” said Common Good Vermont Co-Director Lisa Grefe.
Vermont nonprofits employ 1 in 5 workers, contributing more than $10 billion per year to the economy.
“We strongly encourage Vermont nonprofits of all sizes and missions to participate in the survey. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and representative the data will be,” said Grefe.
To encourage widespread participation, Common Good Vermont is offering the following benefits to nonprofits who participate in the 2026 Wages and Benefits Survey:
- A free copy of the 2026 Vermont Wages and Benefits Report. Non-participants will be able to purchase the report for $250 and Common Good Vermont members receive a discount.
- All participating nonmember organizations will enter a raffle to win a free CGVT membership, participating member organizations can win a free ticket to the Vermont Nonprofit Summit.
- Most importantly, nonprofits who participate in the survey will contribute to a stronger final report that will benefit Vermont’s entire nonprofit sector.
Several Vermont nonprofits who have participated in the survey and used the Nonprofit Wages and Benefits Report in the past attest to its value.
“Vermont Works for Women relies on the biennial Nonprofit Wages and Benefits Survey to make sure we are paying our staff fairly and competitively. Each time it comes out, we use it to analyze and adjust our pay bands. The best part is we get this amazing resource for free when we spend time answering the survey that the report draws from,” said Vermont Works for Women Director of Finance and Operations Suzanne Eikenberry.
"Our organization is committed to pay equity, wage transparency and paying a livable wage. When hiring for Dad Guild's first paid positions, Common Good Vermont's Nonprofit Wages and Benefits Report provided us with the data and information we needed to make informed decisions when establishing initial compensation rates," said Dad Guild Executive Director Keegan Albaugh.
The survey is conducted every two years in partnership with the Maine Association of Nonprofits and the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits. The Nonprofit Wages and Benefits Survey will be open through May 22, 2026. For more information or to participate in the survey visit https://commongoodvt.org/jobs/wagesand-benefits-report/.
About Common Good Vermont
Common Good Vermont, a statewide program of the United Way Northwest Vermont, is dedicated to uniting and strengthening Vermont’s nonprofit sector. Common Good Vermont is the go-to resource for Vermont’s nonprofit sector to share resources, gain skills, and build partnerships. Learn more at www.commongoodvt.org
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