In The Media

Veronika Bordas and Anna Collins present at two Opportunity Finance Network events on compensation trends from the recently-released 2025 CDFI Loan Fund Compensation Survey sponsored by OFN and conducted by Quatt.
OFN People & Talent CDFI Practitioner Summit
September 2025
OFN Annual Conference
October 2025

James Wynn spoke at the annual conference sponsored by the El Pomar Foundation on key considerations for private foundations related to cash and deferred compensation.
16th Annual Rocky Mountain Tax Seminar for Private Foundations
September 2025

James Wynn spoke on a panel at the ASAE annual conference about strategies and tools to align organizational priorities with CEO compensation – in particular, by using executive assessment processes to determine incentive compensation awards. James has previously spoken at ASAE conferences on trends and tips for negotiating strategies for CEO contracts.
ASAE Annual Meeting, Los Angeles
August 11, 2025

Simon Quint spoke on a panel about contract negotiations and pay levels for new CEOs relative to prior incumbents.
CEO Update
May 21, 2025

James Wynn and Veronika Bordas present annually to the Washington Higher Education Secretariat’s higher education association membership on compensation and benefits trends from the recently-released WHES Compensation Survey conducted by Quatt.
Monthly WHES Meeting
May 2025

James Wynn regularly presents Texas Law Institute, and his most recent presentation offered advice to tax-exempt organizations on setting competitive compensation along with tips to avoid compensation reporting traps, particularly in light of Form 990 disclosure requirements.
42^nd Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute, Austin, TX
April 2025

James Wynn serves as a regular lecturer and panelist at annual conference Representing and Managing Tax-Exempt Organizations, hosted by Georgetown Law, speaking to attendees on contemporary issues related to executive compensation for charities, foundations, and associations.
Georgetown Law Conference
April 2025 (most recent)

Simon Quint described a return in association compensation to pre-pandemic growth trends, drawing on recent Quatt compensation survey data.
CEO Update
November 19, 2024

James Wynn spoke at the annual conference sponsored by the El Pomar Foundation on what private foundations should know and consider with respect to compensation and employment taxes.
15th Annual Rocky Mountain Tax Seminar for Private Foundations
September 2024

James Wynn commented on the importance of compensation benchmarking, both to satisfy legal obligations but also to ensure compensation levels are defensible to key stakeholders.
CEO Update
August 19, 2024

James Wynn and Ben Manoukian presented to the New York Cultural Institution Human Resources Group on compensation trends in their sector based on results from the recently-released Museum & Cultural Institution Compensation Survey.
NYC-IHRG Meeting
May 2024

Simon Quint spoke on a panel about the importance for CEOs to be informed and objective in entering salary discussions with the Board, and provided observations for subsequent contracts.
CEO Update
April 11, 2024

James Wynn commented on the timing of contract negotiations for CEOs, and the dynamics of working with their Board and Board Chair.
CEO Update
October 10, 2023

In an article interviewing longtime association leaders on how their organizations assess CEO performance and set pay, one CEO discussed the use of compensation data from Quatt as part of their Board’s decision-making.
CEO Update
August 29, 2023

Quatt’s trade association survey findings were highlighted as part of a broader article on the pandemic’s impacts on association CEO pay.
CEO Update
August 29, 2023

James Wynn and Simon Quint spoke on a panel about key considerations for nonprofits in a market where executive pay is increasing at a faster clip, and strategies for CEOs when negotiating or renegotiating contracts. In addition to this particular session, James and Simon both serve as regular panelists for CEO Update weighing in on contemporary executive compensation issues and considerations for trade associations.
CEO Update
April 24, 2023

Anna Collins served as a panelist to discuss policies and practices health centers can implement to address staff wellbeing and workforce equity, to improve quality of care. Thesession was titled “Diabetes Continuum of Care: Creating Your Best Team to Support Chronic Disease Management & Patient Care.”
March 2023

Anna Collins presents at a webinar on best practices in pay equity, including the benefits of reviewing the organization’s approach to pay, the process of conducting this type of analysis, and tips and recommendations for an effective rollout.
December 2022

Charlie Quatt commented on trends in trade association CEO compensation.
CEO Update
May 13, 2022

James Wynn serves as a regular lecturer and panelist at annual conference Representing and Managing Tax-Exempt Organizations, hosted by Georgetown Law, speaking to attendees on contemporary issues related to executive compensation for charities, foundations, and associations.
April 28, 2022

Charlie Quatt commented on key drivers for higher salary increase plans and the importance of a transparent and market-driven compensation system.
CEO Update
March 18, 2022

Simon Quint presented on compensation trends at the NAM CMA 2022 Winter Leadership Conference.
January 2022

Charlie Quatt commented on the importance of flexible schedules even as pay is increasing, driven by the pandemic.
CEO Update
November 18, 2021

Charlie Quatt commented on the importance of tailoring performance metrics and processes to each organization, and the importance of the CEO’s involvement in its development.
CEO Update
July 9, 2021

Charlie Quatt commented on the current state of the market for executive talent and compensation levels.
CEO Update
May 14, 2021

Charlie Quatt and Brian Vogel commented on the prevalence and motivations for the second in command at a trade association to be given the “President” title.
CEO Update
April 2, 2021

Charlie Quatt commented as part of a panel on the pandemic’s effect on trade association executive pay, including pressures driving compensation and the rise in importance of flexibility.
CEO Update
November 18, 2020

Charlie Quatt commented on the pandemic’s effect on trade association executive pay.
CEO Update
November 18, 2020

Charlie Quatt discussed the uncertainty of the market given the pandemic and economic slowdown, as it may affect trade association executive compensation.
CEO Update
August 14, 2020

Charlie Quatt discussed compensation trends in light of coronavirus based on recent Quatt Associates survey of nonprofits.
CEO Update 
May 22, 2020

Charlie Quatt joined a panel of experts to discuss measuring and rewarding performance with CEO Update Association NewsBite.
CEO Update: Measuring (and Rewarding) Performance
February 27, 2020

Simon Quint and Veronika Bordas presented on compensation trends from the recently-released Quatt Professional Association Compensation Survey to a group of professional associations.
May 17, 2019

James Wynn and Veronika Bordas presented to the members of HRPANO, an association of human resources professionals in New York City, on compensation and benefits trends from the recently-released member compensation and benefits survey conducted by Quatt.
Monthly HRPANO Meeting
April 18, 2019

CEO Update featured a conversation with Charlie Quatt on his career leading up to founding Quatt Associates, and how his diverse experiences come together to inform his approach to working with organizations on compensation and performance.
April 12, 2019

Charlie Quatt joined a panel of experts to discuss the factors driving increases in incentive pay for association chief executives at the CEO Update Executive Compensation Forum.
November 30, 2018

Charlie Quatt described three ways associations tie CEO pay to performance with Association Newsmakers.
November 13, 2018

Charlie Quatt joined panelists to discuss aligning an organizations’ incentive plans with their missions, with Association Newsmakers.
November 13, 2018

Charlie Quatt joins panelists to discuss the newest incentive plan designs used by associations and tech companies to attract and retain talent with Association Newsmakers.
November 13, 2018

Charlie Quatt joined panel of experts to discuss increases in incentive pay for association chief executives at the CEO Update Executive Compensation Forum.
November 13, 2018

Judith Stein and Veronika Bordas shared trends from a recent compensation survey Quatt conducted and discuss topics in CDFI staff retention.
NeighborWorks Executive Symposium Session
March 14, 2018

In the first episode of CEO Update’s new Association NewsBite video series, search consultant Julian Ha and compensation expert Charlie Quatt explained the forces behind strong executive compensation growth at many groups.
January 16, 2018

Charlie Quatt, Brian Vogel, and Veronika Bordas presented to the New York Cultural Institution Human Resources Group on compensation trends in their sector based on results from the Museum & Cultural Institution Compensation Survey
NYC-IHRG Meeting
January 2018

Charlie Quatt commented on the effects of the excise tax on nonprofit executive compensation.
December 21, 2017

Simon Quint participated in CEO Summit’s panel – Know Your Worth as an Association Executive.
CEO Summit Panel of Experts
December 8, 2017

Charlie Quatt joined a panel of experts to discuss pay growth for association executives at the CEO Update Executive Compensation Forum.
November 2, 2017

Simon Quint joined an expert-led webinar through the Nonprofit Finance Center to review key legal and tax implications surrounding compensation and the latest trends in executive compensation.
October 26, 2017

Quatt Principals James Wynn and Simon Quint presented on compensation trends and best practices for non-profits at Coalition of Human Resource Management Associations Conference.
October 6, 2017

James Wynn discussed latest salary survey results, indicating robust salary increase for CEOs.
April 14, 2017

Simon Quint, along with other leading compensation experts and nonprofit attorneys, discussed findings from the brand 2016 Association CEO Compensation Survey at this
Association Trends continuing education event
October 21, 2016

James Wynn gave a presentation on trends in executive compensation and legal developments for non-qualified deferred compensation at DC Law: Association Law Symposium.
October 17, 2016

Simon Quint joined expert panelists discussing strong compensation growth driven by factors like benchmarking, staff raises and desire to retain top talent.
October 6, 2016

Charlie Quatt shared his expertise with Association Newsmakers.
April 1, 2016

Charlie Quatt discussed increase in at-risk compensation for association CEOs.
April 1, 2016

James Wynn joined CEO Update and leading experts in compensation, recruiting and employment contracts to discuss the latest salary trends in associations and nonprofits found in CEO Update’s new 2015-16 Salary Guide.
November 18, 2015

Simon Quint discussed the results of 2015 Association TRENDS Nonprofit Salary Survey at TRENDS Finance LIVE Breakfast.
October 9, 2015

Simon Quint spoke about nonprofit executive compensation, salary, and benefits benchmarking and best practices.
July 14, 2015

Brian Vogel contributed to a panel discussion of CEO contracts and benefits.
June 25, 2015

Charlie Quatt offered opinions on CEOs’ relationships with their compensation committee.
March 6, 2015

James Wynn participated in a presentation on executive compensation, related party transactions, and Intermediate Sanctions to help organizations analyze the issues organizations face in reviewing, deciding and documenting executive compensation and related party transactions.
February 2015

Simon Quint led HRLF Non-Profit Consortium Group in a discussion about solutions that work, and that staff experience as fair.
January 15, 2015

Simon Quint discussed the pay range between CEOs and next highest-paid employee at trade groups.
2015

Brian Vogel discussed the role of deferred compensation in CEO compensation plans.
December 1, 2014

Brian Vogel joined a panel of experts at CEO Update event to discuss trends of growing variable pay in line with private sector.
November 18, 2014

Brian Vogel and Charles Quatt provided a comprehensive guide for determining CEO compensation. Published by BoardSource, the book is in its third edition.
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October 1, 2014

Charlie Quatt discussed the trend of executive contracts and Boards of directors’ reactions to increasing benefits levels.
June 13, 2014

Charlie Quatt participated in panel that advises CEOs to consider risks, establish commitment to organization, get severance and make a financial plan when negotiating contracts.
June 5, 2014

James Wynn spoke at ARL's Spring Membership Meeting on Organizing for New Work.
May 6, 2014

Brian Vogel commented on pay practices for large trade associations.
April 4, 2014

Brian Vogel emphasized importance of good relationships with board members when negotiating compensation.
December 6, 2013

Brian Vogel joined the “Executive Compensation in Associations and Nonprofits” panel at the CEO Update Live forum to discuss CEO turnover and severance packages.
December 3, 2013

Charles Quatt and Brian Vogel discussed increasing CEO salaries in midsize associations.
August 23, 2013

Brian Vogel discussed what makes a title meaningful in an organization and the challenge of title-inflation.
May 31, 2013

Judith Stein discussed attracting and retaining the best people available in a competitive marketplace requires a compensation system that makes sense.
Senniger Powers Midyear Meeting
February 11, 2009

Charlie Quatt commented on the role of U.S News’ rankings in incentive compensation for college presidents.
March 19, 2007

ManagingNonprofits.org cited Charlie Quatt and Judith Stein’s work with several nonprofits on implementing performance-based compensation systems.
Read the book
March 12, 2002