Helping Non-Profits Make Informed Decisions

By Monica Sorenson, PHR, SHRM-CP, Survey Manager
Published February 18, 2025

Non-Profit organizations are constantly having to adjust their strategies to be able to provide their services and carry out their missions. There’s been no shortage of speed bumps already this year with the potential for many more. From funding challenges to staffing issues to regulatory and compliance stresses, there’s a lot to navigate. 

Although we don’t have all the answers for easing these pressures, there is one tool in the HR Source arsenal that can help combat some of the uncertainty by delivering a plethora of data pertaining to your workforce. Benchmarking your pay against industry standards can help retain valued staff members and attract new talent when needed. Beyond compensation, identifying gaps in benefit offerings or showcasing generous benefits can have a similar impact. 

This resource specifically designed for our non-profit employers is the recently released 2025 Illinois Non-Profit Survey. The survey is available to HR Source members and non-members alike. Organizations that contributed data received a free copy of the final report; those who didn’t can purchase the survey.

This year, 257 organizations contributed data for 9,534 employees in 111 jobs. Compensation data is broken out by budget categories, employment size, and service industry. This year’s report also includes a benefits section with data on paid leaves, medical insurance, disability, reimbursements, retirement and more. 

Our sincerest thanks to everyone who took the time to contribute to this survey. If you need assistance accessing the report or have questions, shoot us an email. To receive the survey report for free in the future, download our 2025 Survey Calendar  and mark your calendar for August 2025, when next year’s survey will open for participation. 

Our compensation analysts can benchmark your positions against current survey data to keep you competitive with the market. Contact HR Source at 800-448-4584 or email info@hrsource.org.