Social Impact Staff Retention Project
THE 2026 SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED. FINDINGS WILL BE RELEASED EARLY THIS YEAR.
The Social Impact Staff Retention (SISR) project first gathered responses in fall 2023 and released its findings in 2024. Each year since, the anonymous online survey has uplifted the voices of nonprofit professionals throughout the United States. Nonprofit CEOs, fundraisers, IT staff, marketers, and others share whether they’re considering a job change, why, and whether they plan to stay in the sector or move on.
Findings from 2025
Media
Candid.org (Article)
Good Nonsense (Podcast)
Nonprofit Lowdown (Podcast)
What the Fundraising (Podcast)
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About the Project Leads
Michelle Flores Vryn brings nearly 20 years of nonprofit experience to the table with expertise spanning various aspects of development, from major gifts and institutional giving to capital campaigns and digital fundraising. Connect with Michelle.
Evan Wildstein is a proud nonprofiteer who believes in building cultures that value people as much as purpose. For 23 years, he’s worked inside organizations to raise funds, develop programs, and grow people. Connect with Evan.