King County Nonprofit Employment Surveys

Let's build a nonprofit sector that truly "puts people first!"

501 Commons and the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) thank everyone who participated in the 2025 Wage & Benefits and Employee Engagement Surveys! Your contributions will help our sector better recruit and retain talented employees.

You can now read the 2025 published reports that feature summarized data from both surveys.

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Questions or concerns? Read the Frequently Asked Questions for guidance. If you still don’t see what you’re looking for, please email Jan Burrell at jan@501commons.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more about the King County Nonprofit Wage & Benefits or Employee Engagement Surveys, read our Frequently Asked Questions section for additional information.

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Read the 2025 Reports

You can read the 2025 King County Nonprofit Wage & Benefits and Employee Engagement Survey Reports. We thank every organization that participated! Without your contributions, these resources would not be possible.

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Employee Engagement Survey Frequently Asked Questions

If would like to know more about the Putting People First survey project, you can check out our extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Get your questions answered

Who is 501 Commons?: 501 Commons serves the Pacific Northwest nonprofit sector by providing expertise to nonprofits through 30+ services, including a full range of management consulting; technology consulting (IT planning and database development); outsourced HR, accounting, IT infrastructure, and database management services; professional development and board training; and free information and referral services. Our experience with surveys includes offering a free comprehensive online assessment tool, a deep dive organizational consultative service, and our highly regarded Staff Climate Survey.

What is VSHSL?: The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) connects servicemembers and veterans, residents age 55 or older, and resilient communities to programs and services that help them live healthy, productive and meaningful lives. It helps individuals and families transition to affordable housing, get job training, find employment, receive behavioral health treatment, and more. The VSHSL expands access to critical human services to improve overall health and well-being, create thriving communities, and reduce disparities throughout King County.

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climate survey.