Human service nonprofits experience undervaluation and underfunding, exacerbated by inadequate government funding structures. These funding models fail to reflect the actual labor and emotional costs of service provision. Many organizations endure financial strain while waiting for reimbursements. A qualitative report from the Nonprofit Association of Oregon indicates widespread wage disparity and feelings of devaluation among staff compared to for-profit and public sectors. Solutions to address these disparities and attract professionals to the sector were also explored, indicating a pressing need for change in funding approaches.
The work of human service nonprofits is undervalued and underfunded, partially due to inadequate government funding structures. Common funding structures often fail to account for the real labor and emotional cost required in these jobs.
Nonprofits in Oregon face significant wage disparities when compared to similar services in the for-profit and public sectors, with executive directors and employees highlighting consistent experiences of devaluation.
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