January 15, 2012

Charity Workers Report Feeling Extreme Pressure

Overwhelming majority of nonprofit employees wish to escape their current jobs, says a Chronicle survey.

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By Jennifer C. Berkshire

Charity workers are eager to bolt from their jobs, according to a new survey conducted by The Chronicle, and many of them continue to feel the effects of the economic downturn.

Four out of five charity workers are actively seeking new positions—or would be if the economy were stronger, according to the survey of 672 people. Nearly 40 percent of employees said they are dissatisfied with their work.

The results echoed those of studies released in October