Patton's Pick: The Pay Equity Guide for Nonprofit Organizations by Sally Loftis

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

In this edition of Patton’s Picks, we highlight The Pay Equity Guide for Nonprofit Organizations by Sally Loftis. A timely and essential resource, this guide equips nonprofit leaders with the tools to promote fairness, transparency, and justice in compensation practices. Sally joined me on episode #277 of the Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership podcast to share her insights on building equitable workplaces - her guidance is practical and deeply values-driven. Here’s why this book is vital for nonprofit leaders:

• Compensation Strategy: Helps organizations develop pay systems rooted in equity and transparency, a growing expectation among nonprofit professionals.

• Culture & Retention: Demonstrates how equitable pay practices improve staff morale, retention, and trust across teams.

• Strategic Leadership: Encourages leaders to align compensation with organizational values and long-term strategy.

Dr. Patton McDowell, CFRE, MBA, is the creator of the innovative PMA Mastermind Leadership Program, a unique offering designed to elevate nonprofit leaders through comprehensive training and peer collaboration. He is also the author of the best-selling book, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, and host of the weekly podcast with the same name, available here. Since founding PMA Nonprofit Leadership in 2009, Patton has strategically guided over 300 nonprofit organizations to achieve their fullest potential. A Certified Fundraising Executive and Master Trainer for AFP Global, he serves as Executive in Residence at Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and as Director of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership.

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