The most comprehensive nonprofit compensation & HR benchmark in Alberta — salaries, benefits, and workforce practices across our full job list, built by the sector for the sector.
Takes about 20 minutes at the organizational level, plus a few minutes per role. No cost to participate.
The 2026 Boland Survey
For decades, the Boland Survey has been the gold standard for nonprofit compensation and HR data in Canada. This year it's faster, more accessible, and free to participate — and your submission makes the benchmark stronger for every organization in the sector.
Free to complete!
ABOUT THE SURVEY
What is the Boland Survey?
A sector-wide compensation and HR benchmarking study, run every year to give Alberta's nonprofits real numbers to plan around.
Every nonprofit, any size
Charitable and nonprofit organizations across Alberta — from small grassroots groups to large multi-service agencies.
The sector's compensation benchmark
For decades, the Boland Survey has been the gold standard for nonprofit compensation and HR data in Canada.
Answer once, apply everywhere
Enter policy-level details — vacation, benefits, RRSP matching — once at the org level, then add your roles.
2026 EDITION
What’s new this year
The most accessible, streamlined, and valuable edition of the Boland Survey yet.
Modernized platform
A completely overhauled interface — intuitive, faster, and built to save you time.
Policy-first data entry
Enter vacation, benefits & RRSP matching once at the org level — not per role.
Refreshed for today
New questions on hybrid work, flexible scheduling, and evolving wellness benefits.
Free to participate
The paywall has been removed — more organizations means richer, more reliable data.
FROM THE SECTOR
What past participants say
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AFTER YOU SUBMIT
The 2026 Boland Report
Once the survey closes on October 1, results are compiled into the full sector report — the most comprehensive compensation benchmark for nonprofits in Alberta. Reports will be released mid-Novemeber 2026.
Coverage across the sector
Benchmarks span subsectors and job families — not just human services.
See the report in action
Preview a sample of each report before results are released.
Getting the full report
Participating gets you priority access — and members save the most.
FAQ: Overview and Eligbility
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Data collection for the survey officially opens on August 10th. All participating organizations must submit their data before the survey closes on October 1st. The final compiled reports will be released and available in mid-November.
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Any registered charity or nonprofit organization that operates and has employees in Alberta.
FAQ: Completing the Survey
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On average, it takes about 1 to 3 hours to complete. The exact time will vary depending on the size of your organization and how many different job positions you need to match and report.
The survey is in two parts:Part One: Organizational Survey
This section takes 20 - 40 minutes.
Part Two: Roles
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To make the process as efficient as possible, you should gather:
Current payroll data: Annual salaries or hourly wages for your staff.
Job descriptions: To help you accurately match your internal roles to the survey’s 96 benchmarked positions.
HR policy manual: Details on your organization's benefits, paid time off, flex time, and professional development practices.
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The survey currently collects data for 119 benchmarked positions across categories like Executive Management, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Fund Development, and Human Services.
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Participants should match positions based on the job description, core responsibilities, and scope of work, rather than relying strictly on the internal job title.
Still unsure? Our team is ready to help! Send us a note at bolandsurvey@thenonprofitchamber.org
FAQ: Purchasing and Reports
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The final compiled reports will be released and available in mid-November.
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No, you are not required to submit data to purchase the reports. You can purchase the reports when available. However, organizations that actively participate by entering their own HR and salary data receive a significant discount.
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We put the Boland Survey on hold in 2025 to take a step back and re-evaluate our processes. We used this dedicated time to re-platform the survey to significantly improve the user experience for our participants. We also refined our question set and added new benchmarked job titles to ensure that the data coming out of the survey is of the highest possible quality and relevance for Alberta nonprofits.