36. Why Fair Pay Is a Non-negotiable for Effective Nonprofits

Caring about your mission doesn't mean you should accept poverty wages.In this episode, I call out the "passion tax" - the amount of money you're expected to give up because you chose meaningful work. We talk about what underpaying staff really costs organizations and why fair compensation is a programmatic effectiveness issue.If you've been told that wanting fair pay makes you less committed to the cause, this episode will change how you think about compensation in mission-driven work.Passion doesn't pay rent.Check out Momentum Virtual Strategy Retreats - I help you design compensation structures and funding strategies that support your mission.Virtual Momentum Strategy Retreats - https://poppygrovellc.com/virtual-momentumConnect with Lisa: Instagram - @lisathestrategistLinkedIn - Lisa Avila, MA