World-Class Benefits for Nonprofit Teams with Curt Ellis

Successful Nonprofits Podcast

Could your nonprofit offer staff benefits they couldn’t even get working for a Fortune 500 employer?

Curt Ellis, co-founder and CEO of FoodCorps, joins Dolph Goldenburg to share the secret sauce behind FoodCorps’ jaw-dropping benefits package. From a $3,000 401(k) match to 16 weeks of paid parental leave to sabbaticals, FoodCorps is setting new standards in the nonprofit sector. Ellis explains why offering these benefits isn’t just about employee satisfaction—it’s a business strategy that strengthens FoodCorps’ mission to connect children to nourishing food.

Discover how FoodCorps’ approach to sabbaticals, half-day Fridays, and family planning support boosts morale and retains talent in the high-turnover nonprofit workforce. Whether you’re tackling employee burnout or seeking donor buy-in for better benefits, this episode is your blueprint for success.

This episode answers the following questions:

• How can I implement competitive benefits at my nonprofit?
• Why are sabbaticals a game-changer for retention?
• How can I approach funders about improving staff benefits?

Links mentioned in this episode:

• FoodCorps

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