Creating A More Equitable Movement: Compensation In The Farmed Animal Advocacy Sector

The farmed animal advocacy movement has professionalized and grown within the nonprofit sector over the last 50 years, with over 285 organizations in the United States alone and more than 800 groups worldwide (Animal Charity Evaluators, 2023). This report analyzes pay and benefit trends among farmed animal organizations and how they compare with nonprofits in other cause areas. It also examines whether pay gaps exist between marginalized and non-marginalized individuals in the farmed animal advocacy movement, given that such pay gaps are common across many sectors. By surveying nonprofit organizations and collecting salary data from public job boards, we provide benchmarks, recommendations, and tools in order to help strengthen this rapidly growing movement. This study makes clear that, by addressing pay inequities and developing a purposeful approach to pay and benefits, organizations can create a more inclusive, equitable, and engaged work environment where staff within the movement feel more supported and rewarded.