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    Employee Performance Management: How to Define and Communicate Great Performance

    February 05, 2026 / Strategic Workforce Management

    Employee Performance Management: How to Define and Communicate Great Performance

    Employee performance management works when expectations are clear and feedback is ongoing. Learn how mission-driven organizations can define great performance, evaluate it fairly, and support growth.

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    Creating Consistency: How to Calibrate Manager Ratings for Fairer Performance Reviews

    January 29, 2026 / Equity in Action

    Creating Consistency: How to Calibrate Manager Ratings for Fairer Performance Reviews

    Performance review calibration helps organizations align manager ratings, reduce bias, and build trust in pay and development decisions. Learn how structured calibration supports equity, consistency, and stronger performance systems.
    Designing Employee Reward Programs That Reinforce Your Mission, Not Just Performance

    January 22, 2026 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Designing Employee Reward Programs That Reinforce Your Mission, Not Just Performance

    Design an employee rewards program that reinforces mission, equity, and culture. Learn how nonprofits align rewards with values, impact, and engagement.
    Living Wage: What It Is and Why It Matters for Mission-Driven Organizations

    January 08, 2026 / Equity in Action

    Living Wage: What It Is and Why It Matters for Mission-Driven Organizations

    Living wage defined: how rising costs, equity concerns, and new policy trends are reshaping compensation for mission-driven organizations.
    What Is a Compensation Philosophy, and Why Every Mission-Driven Organization Needs One

    December 11, 2025 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    What Is a Compensation Philosophy, and Why Every Mission-Driven Organization Needs One

    Discover what a compensation philosophy is and why it’s essential for mission-driven organizations. Learn how to align pay structures, total rewards, and equity with your values.
    Edgility Talent Partners Welcomes Fairuz Nahreen

    November 17, 2025 / Edgility News

    Edgility Talent Partners Welcomes Fairuz Nahreen

    Edgility Talent Partners welcomes Fairuz Nahreen, a consultant specializing in equity-centered talent strategy, compensation frameworks, and social impact analytics for mission-driven organizations.
    Edgility Talent Partners Welcomes Jessica Becerra

    November 13, 2025 / Edgility News

    Edgility Talent Partners Welcomes Jessica Becerra

    Welcome Jessica Becerra, PhD, to Edgility Talent Partners as our new Senior Consultant, bringing expertise in equitable compensation and research-driven strategies.
    Spring Contract Season Is Coming: Is Your Charter School’s Compensation Program Ready?

    November 13, 2025 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Spring Contract Season Is Coming: Is Your Charter School’s Compensation Program Ready?

    Learn how to evaluate pay equity, update salary structures, and align your charter school’s compensation program before spring contract season begins.
    How to Design Merit-Based Compensation in a Fair and Motivating Way

    November 06, 2025 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    How to Design Merit-Based Compensation in a Fair and Motivating Way

    Learn how to design fair, equitable merit-based compensation that motivates performance, builds trust, and aligns with your organization’s values.
    Improving Workplace Performance Through Clarity, Feedback, and Leadership

    October 30, 2025 / Strategic Workforce Management

    Improving Workplace Performance Through Clarity, Feedback, and Leadership

    Discover how clarity, feedback, and leadership modeling improve workplace performance, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
    Measuring Employee Engagement the Right Way: 6 Steps Every Mission-Driven Leader Should Take First

    October 23, 2025 / Strategic Workforce Management

    Measuring Employee Engagement the Right Way: 6 Steps Every Mission-Driven Leader Should Take First

    Learn how to measure employee engagement with surveys, eNPS, and KPIs to build equity, trust, and a sustainable workplace culture.
    Edgility Talent Partners Welcomes Carrie Alexander

    October 14, 2025 / Edgility News

    Edgility Talent Partners Welcomes Carrie Alexander

    Carrie Alexander joins Edgility Talent Partners to lead Strategic Workforce Planning, driving equity and long-term success for mission-driven organizations.
    Merging Missions and Pay Structures: How to Build a Unified Compensation Program After an Organizational Merger

    October 09, 2025 / Equity in Action

    Merging Missions and Pay Structures: How to Build a Unified Compensation Program After an Organizational Merger

    When two organizations come together, your compensation strategy sets the tone for trust and alignment. Discover how to merge pay structures with equity, clarity, and purpose—and build systems that last.
    When and How to Redesign Your Compensation Structure During Growth

    October 02, 2025 / Equity in Action

    When and How to Redesign Your Compensation Structure During Growth

    Learn when to update your compensation structure for growth. Explore size, sector, geography & sustainability to build fair, equity-centered pay systems.
    After Organizational Restructuring: How to Realign Roles, Rebuild Job Families, and Design an Equity-Centered Compensation Framework

    September 25, 2025 / Equity in Action

    After Organizational Restructuring: How to Realign Roles, Rebuild Job Families, and Design an Equity-Centered Compensation Framework

    Learn how mission-driven organizations can navigate organizational change with equity. Discover steps to redesign job families, set fair pay, and create a successful restructuring plan.
    Advancing Pay Equity: How to Identify and Close Compensation Gaps in Your Organization

    September 11, 2025 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Advancing Pay Equity: How to Identify and Close Compensation Gaps in Your Organization

    Learn how to achieve pay equity in your organization. Discover wage gap analysis, equity pillars, and steps to close hidden compensation gaps.
    Is Compensation the Reason You're Losing Talent? How to Diagnose and Fix Recruitment Challenges

    August 28, 2025 / Equity in Action

    Is Compensation the Reason You're Losing Talent? How to Diagnose and Fix Recruitment Challenges

    Compensation isn’t always the cause of turnover. Learn how recruitment challenges and compensation connect + how to diagnose issues and build fair pay.
    Behind the Design: How Our New Logo Embodies Our Mission to Transform Nonprofit Talent Practices

    August 15, 2025 / Edgility News

    Behind the Design: How Our New Logo Embodies Our Mission to Transform Nonprofit Talent Practices

    Our new logo reflects our bold, data-driven commitment to equity and innovation in transforming non-profit talent practices.
    Compensation Plan Design That Builds Trust: How to Center Transparency and Staff Input

    August 13, 2025 / Equity in Action

    Compensation Plan Design That Builds Trust: How to Center Transparency and Staff Input

    Discover how a thoughtful compensation plan design can improve equity, transparency, and staff engagement while aligning pay with organizational values.
    Is Your Compensation Program Legally Sound? How to Stay Compliant Amid Changing Labor Laws

    August 07, 2025 / Equity in Action

    Is Your Compensation Program Legally Sound? How to Stay Compliant Amid Changing Labor Laws

    Learn how to keep your compensation program compliant with changing labor laws, avoid legal risks, and build equitable, transparent pay systems.
    The Power of Pause: Why We Shut Down for a Week Each Year

    July 30, 2025 / Edgility News

    The Power of Pause: Why We Shut Down for a Week Each Year

    Discover how Edgility redefines talent management by prioritizing rest to boost HR impact, human capital, and organizational wellbeing.
    Three Signs It’s Time to Update Your Compensation Program

    March 06, 2025 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Three Signs It’s Time to Update Your Compensation Program

    Knowing when to update your compensation policy is vital - here are 3 signs the time is right and how to adjust.
    Lessons from 2024 Trends: Shaping a Stronger 2025 for Mission-Driven Organizations

    February 06, 2025 / Team Wisdom

    Lessons from 2024 Trends: Shaping a Stronger 2025 for Mission-Driven Organizations

    trends in non-profit organizations
    What Organizations Can Do About the High Cost of Living

    January 09, 2025 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    What Organizations Can Do About the High Cost of Living

    The high cost of living impacts employee wellness. This blog provides several short and long term solutions organizations can implement.
    Seeking Clarity in the New Year: Lessons from Alaska’s Grizzlies

    January 06, 2025 / Team Wisdom

    Seeking Clarity in the New Year: Lessons from Alaska’s Grizzlies

    Discover the power of clarity for mission-driven organizations. Learn how focus transforms teams, boosts impact, and aligns with purpose.
    Partnerships & Impact: Edgility’s Year in Review (2024)

    December 24, 2024 / Edgility News

    Partnerships & Impact: Edgility’s Year in Review (2024)

    The team at Edgility Consulting takes a moment to review our 2024 impact. Our clients have done amazing work and it's time to celebrate!
    Effective Compensation Packages for Nonprofit Leadership

    November 27, 2024 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Effective Compensation Packages for Nonprofit Leadership

    Navigating executive compensation in nonprofits: developing compensation for top leaders while staying within budget constraints.
    Business Leadership Development: How to Improve Leadership Abilities and Competencies

    October 31, 2024 / Leadership Development & Training

    Business Leadership Development: How to Improve Leadership Abilities and Competencies

    Discover key strategies to improve internal leadership abilities, develop competencies, and prepare for leadership transitions.
    Building a Small Business Compensation Strategy

    August 28, 2024 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Building a Small Business Compensation Strategy

    There are unique challenges for building small businesses compensation strategy, including learning how to be competitive in the marketplace.
    Making Pay Transparency Work In Your Favor

    July 31, 2024 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Making Pay Transparency Work In Your Favor

    Neglecting salary transparency is no longer an option, so learn how to turn that into an advantage for your business.
    Edgility’s Co-Founder on How Organizations Can Work to Close the Gender Pay Gap

    July 02, 2024 / Team Wisdom

    Edgility’s Co-Founder on How Organizations Can Work to Close the Gender Pay Gap

    Pay equity can help close the gender pay gap. Fair compensation can best be achieved through a pay equity analysis.
    Peer Health Exchange: The Power of Equity-Driven Talent Programs

    July 02, 2024 / Client Spotlight

    Peer Health Exchange: The Power of Equity-Driven Talent Programs

    Peer Health Exchange understands equity. As a longstanding client, we're excited to reflect on their work to maintain internal equity.
    Equity in Healthcare and Why it Matters

    May 29, 2024 / Equity in Action

    Equity in Healthcare and Why it Matters

    Learn with Edgility Consulting as we discuss equity in healthcare and why it matters more than you might think.
    Building a Compensation Philosophy with Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region

    May 01, 2024 / Client Spotlight

    Building a Compensation Philosophy with Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region

    Sustainable compensation philosophy is the foundation of pay equity. Client, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region, shares their journey.
    What Is the Difference Between Wage Equality and Equity?

    May 01, 2024 / Equity in Action

    What Is the Difference Between Wage Equality and Equity?

    Pay equity and equality are buzzwords, but what do they actually mean? And how can organizations implement them in practice?
    From Milestones to Momentum: Edgility’s Growth in 2023 and Beyond

    December 20, 2023 / Edgility News

    From Milestones to Momentum: Edgility’s Growth in 2023 and Beyond

    Edgility Consulting shares impressive company growth from their equity work in 2023. Read about their work from 2023!
    Navigating Talent Growth: Unleashing the Potential of Career Pathways in Charter Schools

    December 20, 2023 / Strategic Workforce Management

    Navigating Talent Growth: Unleashing the Potential of Career Pathways in Charter Schools

    Principal Jennifer Svendsen shares how leaders can unlock the transformative power of career pathways in charter schools.
    Building a Foundation of Fairness: Recommendations for Charter School Leaders

    November 21, 2023 / Leadership Development & Training

    Building a Foundation of Fairness: Recommendations for Charter School Leaders

    From inclusive decision-making to internal equity, Edgility guides transparency for staff retention and engagement.
    Maximizing Talent Retention: The Power of the Total Value Proposition

    October 26, 2023 / Strategic Workforce Management

    Maximizing Talent Retention: The Power of the Total Value Proposition

    Discover how mission-driven schools and nonprofits can improve talent retention through a holistic Total Value Proposition that aligns equity, growth, and engagement.
    Achieving Equity: Enroot Education’s Compensation Evolution

    October 25, 2023 / Client Spotlight

    Achieving Equity: Enroot Education’s Compensation Evolution

    Discover how Enroot Education achieved equity in staff compensation and fostered transparency with Edgility Consulting.
    Competing for K-12 Talent: Effective Strategies Amidst Teacher Shortages

    September 21, 2023 / Strategic Workforce Management

    Competing for K-12 Talent: Effective Strategies Amidst Teacher Shortages

    Explore innovative talent strategies for schools to address K-12 teacher shortages and build educational equity.
    Equity in Education: Managing Teacher Retention with Budget Constraints

    September 21, 2023 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Equity in Education: Managing Teacher Retention with Budget Constraints

    Discover effective ways to address the teacher shortage crisis through compensation philosophy, staff feedback, talent strategy, and more.
    The Perils of Perpetual Urgency: Nurturing Balance in the Workplace

    August 22, 2023 / Team Wisdom

    The Perils of Perpetual Urgency: Nurturing Balance in the Workplace

    Discover strategies to mitigate constant urgency for the wellbeing of employees, and nurture balance in the workplace.
    Pay Equity Matters – Here’s How You Can Address Wage Gaps in Your Organization

    August 22, 2023 / Equity in Action

    Pay Equity Matters – Here’s How You Can Address Wage Gaps in Your Organization

    Watch the webinar for actionable insights: Edgility's experts discuss pay equity and give advice for leaders taking on wage gaps.
    Panel Discussion: Navigating Employee Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

    July 21, 2023 / Equity in Action

    Panel Discussion: Navigating Employee Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

    Learn from our panel of experts as they delve into crafting proactive policies that safeguard LGBTQIA+ employees and their families.
    The Power of Consistent Feedback in the Workplace: Fostering Growth and Success

    July 20, 2023 / Tools

    The Power of Consistent Feedback in the Workplace: Fostering Growth and Success

    Giving feedback is a cornerstone of successful business strategies, learn how you can create your own system of feedback.
    Why We Undervalue Project Management—and How Competency Frameworks Can Help

    July 20, 2023 / Client Spotlight

    Why We Undervalue Project Management—and How Competency Frameworks Can Help

    Transform project management roles with competency-based strategies. Learn how Edgility's framework can redefine team dynamics and career pathways.
    Pay Your Staff: It’s Time to Prioritize Equitable Talent Strategies in Schools

    June 16, 2023 / Equity in Action

    Pay Your Staff: It’s Time to Prioritize Equitable Talent Strategies in Schools

    Enhance education with equitable talent strategies. Discover steps to fair salaries for inclusive workplaces for exceptional educators.
    Walk the Talk: Is it Time to Consider a Living Wage Floor?

    May 25, 2023 / Team Wisdom

    Walk the Talk: Is it Time to Consider a Living Wage Floor?

    Discover how to calculate and implement a living wage floor that aligns with equity values in compensation models. Learn more.
    Crafting a Succession Plan Starts with These 3 Steps

    April 18, 2023 / Tools

    Crafting a Succession Plan Starts with These 3 Steps

    "Ensure nonprofit success through effective succession planning. Prepare for leadership changes with expert guidance. Contact us today."
    A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor

    March 21, 2023 / Team Wisdom

    A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor

    Navigating leadership challenges in turbulent times? Embrace change for growth. Discover how Edgility can strengthen your talent strategy.
    Mujeres Latinas en Acción Makes Strides in Addressing Latina Pay Equity

    February 27, 2023 / Client Spotlight

    Mujeres Latinas en Acción Makes Strides in Addressing Latina Pay Equity

    Latinas face a large pay gap, but the team at Mujeres Latinas en Acción was determined to provide pay equity for their team.
    A Year in Review: A Look at 2022

    December 19, 2022 / Edgility News

    A Year in Review: A Look at 2022

    It's the end of another year, so today we're looking back on 2022 and reflecting on the work we've done and the impact we've made.
    3 Reasons Why Your DEI Strategy Feels Performative to Staff

    December 16, 2022 / Equity in Action

    3 Reasons Why Your DEI Strategy Feels Performative to Staff

    Most value statements fall flat with staff because leadership fails to take the right steps to make it seen and felt in daily operations.
    Beyond Rainbow Washing: Building LGBTQ+ Inclusive Benefits

    November 22, 2022 / Equity in Action

    Beyond Rainbow Washing: Building LGBTQ+ Inclusive Benefits

    Jennifer Svendsen shares our 2022 data on benefits, and the why of creating LGBTQIA2s+ inclusive benefits.
    Build A Sustainable, Competitive, and Equitable Compensation Program

    November 22, 2022 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Build A Sustainable, Competitive, and Equitable Compensation Program

    build a compensation program that’s internally equitable, externally competitive, and financially sustainable.
    Implementing Staff-Centric Strategies with UpTogether

    November 14, 2022 / Client Spotlight

    Implementing Staff-Centric Strategies with UpTogether

    Edgility worked with UpTogether to implement cutting-edge equity practices to improve their established compensation structure.
    The Imperative of a Talent Strategy

    October 19, 2022 / Strategic Workforce Management

    The Imperative of a Talent Strategy

    Talent strategy is the basis for effective talent management. Edgility’s co-founder shares her top employee retention strategies.
    Beyond Rainbow-Washing: Building Equitable Workplaces for LGBTQ+ Staff

    October 19, 2022 / Equity in Action

    Beyond Rainbow-Washing: Building Equitable Workplaces for LGBTQ+ Staff

    Help your LGBTQ+ staff by alleviating the added burden of navigating a professional environment catered to a cis-gendered norm.
    Wages and Inflation: Maintaining Fair Wages in a Changing Market

    September 21, 2022 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Wages and Inflation: Maintaining Fair Wages in a Changing Market

    We outline a few potential strategies to consider as you plan for wage increases to counter inflation in the coming year.
    Loudly Valuing My Time: An Alternative View to Quiet Quitting

    September 21, 2022 / Team Wisdom

    Loudly Valuing My Time: An Alternative View to Quiet Quitting

    Personally, I see quiet quitting as a call to action for those of us who are in roles who support people...
    Inequity at Work: Making Your Talent Practices Match Your Values

    September 07, 2022 / Equity in Action

    Inequity at Work: Making Your Talent Practices Match Your Values

    Data from our recent study shows that organizations aren't living up to their values when it comes to hiring, pay, promotion and support.
    Bridging the Gap between Good Intentions and Good Results

    August 23, 2022 / Tools

    Bridging the Gap between Good Intentions and Good Results

    We know you don't want DEI in the workplace to be an intention only, bridge the gap from intention to results.
    Edgility’s Talent Equity Assessment is Here!

    August 02, 2022 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    Edgility’s Talent Equity Assessment is Here!

    The talent equity assessment is an engagement survey that audits company culture and measures how equitable your talent practices are for staff from ALL backgrounds.
    Solving America’s Teacher Crisis

    July 25, 2022 / Team Wisdom

    Solving America’s Teacher Crisis

    How can we solve America's teacher crisis? Explore strategies to improve compensation, support, and career growth for educators.
    Interview Series: Teacher Hiring Crisis

    June 24, 2022 / Team Wisdom

    Interview Series: Teacher Hiring Crisis

    Edgility Associate Partner, Ron Rapatalo sits down with 5 educators to discuss the challenges of hiring and retaining teachers 2022.
    What does a ‘Living Wage’ really mean?

    June 17, 2022 / Total Rewards & Compensation

    What does a ‘Living Wage’ really mean?

    It’s time to bring sunlight and fairness to the process, and push for systemic change. These mandates in states across the country are a good first step, but we must take it further.

    June 15, 2022 / Tools

    Developing Career Pathways for Employee Development

    Career pathways are one of the most equitable ways for discussing career competencies and having career development conversations.

    May 04, 2022 / Client Spotlight

    Blue Engine Defines Compensation Philosophy to Promote Equitable Pay

    Edgility worked with Blue Engine to create a formalized compensation philosophy that reflects its commitment to equity.
    8 Must-Read Racial Equity Books for Leaders

    March 21, 2022 / Team Wisdom

    8 Must-Read Racial Equity Books for Leaders

    8 Must-Read Racial Equity Books for Leaders - Edgility Consulting
    Is Your DEI Work Harming or Helping Your Organization?

    February 24, 2022 / Equity in Action

    Is Your DEI Work Harming or Helping Your Organization?

    Is Your DEI Work Harming or Helping Your Organization? - Edgility Consulting

    January 18, 2022 / Edgility News

    Jennifer Svendsen Promoted to Principal

    Jennifer Svendsen Promoted to Principal - Edgility Consulting

    November 09, 2021 / Client Spotlight

    Para Los Niños Moves the Needle Towards Greater Equity

    Edgility created a comprehensive benchmarking process and compensation structure for Para Los Niños that ensured that the staff felt heard.

    November 09, 2021 / Client Spotlight

    PPSNE Works to Ensure Pay Equity

    Planned Parenthood of Southern New England addresses wage gaps by increasing compensation for 49% of staff members.

    November 09, 2021 / Client Spotlight

    Urgent Action Fund Increases Salary Levels to Further Pay Equity

    Urgent Action Fund's Board approved Edgility’s proposal to increase UAF salaries to achieve pay equity and serve as a leader in their field.

    November 09, 2021 / Tools

    90-minute Talent Equity Assessment

    90-minute Talent Equity Assessment
    Are Compensation “Best Practices” Equitable?

    November 09, 2021 / Equity in Action

    Are Compensation “Best Practices” Equitable?

    We’ve put together a list of some of the most commonly held compensation

    November 08, 2021 / Client Spotlight

    Compass Charter Schools Redefines Structure for Virtual Learning With Help From Edgility

    Compass Charter Schools Redefines Structure for Virtual Learning With Help From Edgility - Edgility Consulting

    November 08, 2021 / Tools

    Pay Equity Analysis Tool for Equitable Compensation

    Use this worksheet to help assess the extent to which your compensation program is equitable across your organization.
    Are These 7 Inequitable Practices Holding Your Organization Back?

    November 08, 2021 / Equity in Action

    Are These 7 Inequitable Practices Holding Your Organization Back?

    Seven inequitable management practices to identify and remove in order to drive equity and growth within your organization.