For Immediate Release  January 30, 2026

Media Contact Dr. Nana Atokatha Ashmond Brew [email protected]

 

New 2026 Survey Highlights How Nonprofits Are Evolving Compensation, Benefits

OneDigital’s Nonprofit Center of Excellence reveals compensation, benefits trends shaping social sector

Washington, D.C. — January 30, 2026 — OneDigital released findings from the 2026 Nonprofit Total Rewards Practices Survey, drawing insights from more than 300 nonprofit, associations, and social impact organizations nationwide. The survey provides a clear view of how social impact leaders are aligning compensation and benefits strategies with evolving workforce expectations and organizational priorities.

The data highlights a few notable trends: nonprofits are increasingly expanding executive employee benefits (47%), actively gathering employee feedback through surveys, focus groups, and utilization data (61%), and continuing to champion affordability and stability in their offerings as a central strategy for supporting staff, reinforcing engagement, and advancing mission impact. Even amid resource constraints, organizations are seeking to design total rewards programs that reflect their values, foster equity, and retain top talent.

“At OneDigital, we know that people strategy is mission strategy,” said Sidney Abrams, National Vice President, HR Consulting & Nonprofit Center of Excellence, OneDigital. “These findings underscore how nonprofits are taking a more intentional approach to total rewards, ensuring their teams are supported, engaged, and positioned to deliver on their missions.”

The survey captured insights across a range of total rewards practices, including compensation, benefits, and workforce priorities, providing nonprofit leaders with actionable information to guide strategic decisions and strengthen organizational resilience in 2026 and beyond.

Access the full survey results. 

Media Contacts

Dr. Nana Atokatha Ashmond Brew at [email protected].

About Nonprofit Practice, OneDigital

OneDigital’s team of fierce advocates helps businesses and individuals achieve their aspirations of health, success and financial security. Our insurance, financial services and HR platform provides personalized, tech-enabled solutions for a contemporary work-life experience. Nationally recognized for our culture of caring, OneDigital’s teams enable employers and individuals to do their best work and live their best lives. Nonprofit HR joined forces with OneDigital in 2024, and together, we serve the talent management needs of mission-driven

organizations, including nonprofits, associations and social enterprises. Learn about OneDigital, Nonprofit HR, and our partnership for impact: nonprofithr.com/onedigital.