Executive compensation should reward leadership, but employment contracts should also protect the institutions making those investments. Utah's approach to requiring public university presidents to repay money when they voluntarily leave early raises an important question: why should contractual accountability run only one direction? Talented leaders deserve competitive compensation, but organizations deserve meaningful protection when a leader chooses to leave. Good contracts should balance both.
Read MoreThe debate over compensating non-profit board members highlights tensions between attracting talent and maintaining the altruistic spirit of charitable organizations. Critics argue that paying board members can undermine fundraising efforts and public perception, while proponents see potential benefits in attracting diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the complexities of board compensation suggest that a voluntary board may better align with a non-profit’s mission and community trust.
Read MoreHow is inflation impacting nonprofit compensation? Read this blog for Randall’s take on compensation in the nonprofit space as inflation continues to be a factor in the economy.
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