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By David Young September 17, 2026
How much can charity CEOs expect to earn in 2026? It's a big question, but if anyone knows, it's the hugely experienced specialists of our Executive Search team, and here's what they had to say about the current market in our 2026 Salary Survey.
By David Young September 16, 2026
There’s rarely been a more acute and widespread need to raise more revenue across the sector, which should mean strong demand for fundraisers and salary increases to match. Yet that’s not quite what we're seeing: here’s what our fundraising specialists had to say in our 2026 Salary Survey.
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By David Young September 2, 2026
What's happening in the charity recruitment market, and what are the challenges for those seeking new roles or new talent in the sector? Here's our report from the brand new 2026 Harris Hill Salary Survey.
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By David Young July 8, 2026
With AI tools already changing the charity recruitment process, we examine the current state of play, discover the pros and cons of letting robots do your recruitment, and ask if there's any real substitute for human expertise.
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By Nicola Greenbrook March 19, 2026
With a growing number of charities now being led by co-CEOs, Nicola Greenbrook explores the rise and potential benefits of the co-leadership model.
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By Hannah Gibson February 18, 2026
What's the best way to handle your charity sector interview? Senior temps specialist Hannah Gibson shares some expert advice to help you prepare for the big day.
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By Jenny Hills January 30, 2026
Competency-based questions are all about your experience and whether they’re the main focus of your interview or not, it’s worth knowing how to answer them. Director Jenny Hills of our Executive Search practice offers expert insight and advice in the first of a two-part guide.
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By Jenny Hills January 30, 2026
In part two of our guide, Jenny Hills looks at what to say when you don't have the competency in question, and how to bring out your personality, values and vision for the future, even if the questions focus firmly on your past...
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By David Young September 12, 2025
How much do charity CEOs earn? Factors like the size/complexity of the charity, its annual income, and the scale of the challenge facing the incoming CEO play a part, but here's what our Executive Search specialists had to say in our 2025 Salary Survey.
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By David Young September 1, 2025
Tough economic times have certainly had an impact on the number of permanent hires that charities have been able to make this year, but what about temporary and interim positions? Here's what our Temps specialists had to say about the trends they're seeing in the market, in our 2025 Salary Survey .

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The Harris Poll salary survey 2026 cover with CEO and executive trend graphics on a gray background
By David Young September 17, 2026
How much can charity CEOs expect to earn in 2026? It's a big question, but if anyone knows, it's the hugely experienced specialists of our Executive Search team, and here's what they had to say about the current market in our 2026 Salary Survey.
By David Young September 16, 2026
There’s rarely been a more acute and widespread need to raise more revenue across the sector, which should mean strong demand for fundraisers and salary increases to match. Yet that’s not quite what we're seeing: here’s what our fundraising specialists had to say in our 2026 Salary Survey.
2026 Salary Survey market overview graphic with colorful business icons and topic bubbles
By David Young September 2, 2026
What's happening in the charity recruitment market, and what are the challenges for those seeking new roles or new talent in the sector? Here's our report from the brand new 2026 Harris Hill Salary Survey.
Robots working in a small office, named  on the door as 'Humanoid Resources'.
By David Young July 8, 2026
With AI tools already changing the charity recruitment process, we examine the current state of play, discover the pros and cons of letting robots do your recruitment, and ask if there's any real substitute for human expertise.
Two people identified as CEOs sit at a desk in front of a blue wall with clocks and wall art featuring deer heads.
By Nicola Greenbrook March 19, 2026
With a growing number of charities now being led by co-CEOs, Nicola Greenbrook explores the rise and potential benefits of the co-leadership model.
Cartoon of three people behind a table:
By Hannah Gibson February 18, 2026
What's the best way to handle your charity sector interview? Senior temps specialist Hannah Gibson shares some expert advice to help you prepare for the big day.
Judges holding scorecards representing competencies: Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Strategic Thinking.
By Jenny Hills January 30, 2026
Competency-based questions are all about your experience and whether they’re the main focus of your interview or not, it’s worth knowing how to answer them. Director Jenny Hills of our Executive Search practice offers expert insight and advice in the first of a two-part guide.
People holding cards labeled 9, 10, and 3, representing
By Jenny Hills January 30, 2026
In part two of our guide, Jenny Hills looks at what to say when you don't have the competency in question, and how to bring out your personality, values and vision for the future, even if the questions focus firmly on your past...
Harris Hill Salary Survey 2025. Graphic with words CEO, directors, trustees, chief executives, and senior leadership team.
By David Young September 12, 2025
How much do charity CEOs earn? Factors like the size/complexity of the charity, its annual income, and the scale of the challenge facing the incoming CEO play a part, but here's what our Executive Search specialists had to say in our 2025 Salary Survey.
Harris Hill salary survey 2025 graphic: purple spheres with text
By David Young September 1, 2025
Tough economic times have certainly had an impact on the number of permanent hires that charities have been able to make this year, but what about temporary and interim positions? Here's what our Temps specialists had to say about the trends they're seeing in the market, in our 2025 Salary Survey .

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