[Crunching Numbers]

 

Staffing, Salaries and Benefits

 

43^%

of staffing reductions are permanent

49^%

of staffing reductions were a result of budget cuts

49^%

increased their use of volunteers

59^%

provide employee retirement benefits

81^%

provide medical/health benefits

16^%

reduced salaries

34^%

anticipate increasing salaries in 2010

$95,721

average salary for the senior executive position

 

SOURCE: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Nonprofit Resource Center’s 2010 Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Report.

[The List]

Economic Impact of Film Projects in Sarasota

[Tools of the Trade] 

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