Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management

10/16/2026

The 2026 Wisconsin Nonprofit Compensation & Benefits Report is now available for purchase.

Developed by the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at UW–Milwaukee, this Wisconsin-specific resource provides current salary, benefits, and workforce-practice data to support nonprofit boards, executive leaders, and HR professionals.

Use the report to inform compensation planning, recruitment, retention, benefits decisions, and board review of executive and staff pay.

Digital report pricing: $149 per user license

Get your copy:

Explore nonprofit compensation in Wisconsin's vibrant sector, contributing billions and providing essential job opportunities.

10/16/2026

The 2026 Wisconsin Nonprofit Compensation & Benefits Report is now available for purchase.

Developed by the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at UW–Milwaukee, this Wisconsin-specific resource provides current salary, benefits, and workforce-practice data to support nonprofit boards, executive leaders, and HR professionals.

Use the report to inform compensation planning, recruitment, retention, benefits decisions, and board review of executive and staff pay.

Digital report pricing:
• Survey participants: one complimentary user license
• Additional participant licenses: $49
• Non-participating nonprofits: $149 per user license

Get your copy: https://bit.ly/ExecPay2026

10/08/2026

The wait is almost over! Our new HBI Wisconsin Nonprofit Executive Pay Report drops NEXT WEEK. Ready to level up your nonprofit’s pay strategy? Stay tuned for details and tell us in the comments—what are you hoping to see in this update?

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we honor the dedication and hard work of nonprofit professionals fueling community impact.

Explore how Helen Bader Institute can support your nonprofit journey at uwm.edu/hbi.

09/05/2026

On International Day of Charity, we honor nonprofits fighting poverty and creating change in Wisconsin and beyond.

Join us at uwm.edu/hbi to learn how you can make a difference.

08/26/2026

On August 26, we honor Women's Equality Day, marking the first extension of voting rights to women in the U.S. At Helen Bader Institute, we celebrate the leaders who inspire change. How do you support gender equality in your nonprofit? Share your thoughts below!

08/21/2026

Honoring the wisdom and impact of senior citizens this National Senior Citizens Day. Their legacy inspires nonprofit leadership.

Join us in celebrating and supporting our community leaders at uwm.edu/hbi.

08/04/2026

Ready to make a lasting impact in nonprofit leadership? Join our online info session this afternoon to explore UWM’s unique Master’s program and microcredentials in Nonprofit Management. Learn more and register at uwm.edu/hbi. What skills do you want to gain? Comment below!
SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/4bsAWMG

07/23/2026

HR Directors: looking for a confidential space to tackle real people and culture challenges with peers? HBI’s Human Resources Leadership Circle brings together Wisconsin nonprofit HR leaders for monthly, facilitated conversations, peer coaching, and practical problem-solving from September through May. Learn more and apply by August 1, 2026 on the Nonprofit Leadership Circles site. https://bit.ly/4dU8qEf

07/21/2026

Executive Directors: looking for a confidential space to tackle real leadership challenges with peers? The Executive Leadership Circle at UWM’s Helen Bader Institute brings together small cohorts of Wisconsin nonprofit EDs for monthly, facilitated conversations and practical problem-solving. Registration for the 2026–2027 circles is open through August 1, 2026—learn more and apply today. https://bit.ly/4dU8qEf