D.C. and N.Y. Charities Reveal Recession Jitters in New Surveys

Conversely, “in times when it’s so critically important for monies to be raised, fund-raising staff would be the focus,” she says.

As a result, she adds, fund raisers’ salaries are the only ones that are increasing with any consistency, because competition for talent with that expertise is so keen.

End-of-Year Look
The surveys—based on data from 350 nonprofit organizations in Washington and 480 in New York—were conducted in December. Both are conducted annually, with a new survey of New Jersey organizations added this year.