The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Right Price

Charities turn to controversial pay deals to lure top talent

By Michael Anft

When the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association was looking to recruit a new president this year, the group's board used a controversial tactic that is becoming increasingly popular in the nonprofit world: the promise of a performance bonus based on the amount of money the organization raises.

By offering to...

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