277: Unlocking Pay Equity as a Nonprofit Leader (Sally Loftis)

277: Unlocking Pay Equity as a Nonprofit Leader (Sally Loftis)SUMMARYAre you grappling with compensation issues in your nonprofit organization? In episode 272 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Sally Loftis returns to shed light on pay equity and its importance in the nonprofit sector. Sally, the author of The Pay Equity Guide for Nonprofit Organizations, delves into what pay equity means and why it matters for leaders striving for fairness and transparency. She emphasizes the need for updated pay models, especially considering current labor shortages and the shift towards hybrid work environments. Sally also shares practical advice on starting pay equity initiatives, engaging in cost-of-living studies, and building compensation philosophies. Listen in to gain insights on how to make your organization more attractive to talent and retain your valuable employees through equitable pay practices.ABOUT SALLYSally Loftis, a consultant specializing in human resources, organization development, and social justice, has made significant contributions in the realm of pay equity. She completed her Master of Science in Organization Development at Pepperdine University, where she focused her thesis on Pay Equity in Nonprofits. Sally’s mission is to co-create workplaces where humans feel valued through living wages and healthy human connections. Her work with Loftis Partners emphasizes racial and pay equity, appreciative inquiry, and building on human strengths within organizations. Sally’s commitment to ensuring people feel seen, heard, and represented is evident in her multifaceted career. She has worked with over 50 organizations across 15 states and 3 continents, including Fortune 50 companies, small boutique businesses, and nonprofits of varying sizes. Her approach centers on creating lasting impact, leaving a collective of individuals capable of advancing this work independently.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESElon Musk by Walter IsaacsonHear more from Sally in episode 64: How Can We Address Compensation Gaps in the Nonprofit Sector?Ready for a Mastermind Leadership Development program?  Learn more hereDon’t miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadershipReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuire