Compensation
and Beyond
Enhancing Support for Community Organizers in New York City
Organizers are the backbone of our movements—but too often, they’re overworked, underpaid, and expected to keep going without the support they need.
All Due Respect surveyed organizers and directors across New York City to better understand the conditions shaping the organizing workforce. The findings were clear: burnout is widespread, pay is too low, and many organizers are being asked to do critical movement work without the support, resources, or stability they need.
This project shares what’s really happening in the field, and what it will take to build a more sustainable future for organizing in New York City.
How to use this tool
Take a look at the “State of Play” section for details about the research we conducted to better understand the current state of compensation for organizers in New York City. The full compensation study with detailed data sets can be found at on the Research page of this website.
The “What to consider as…” section offers guidance and tools to help organizers, directors, and other stakeholders implement the takeaways from our research. This is an ongoing, evolving resource that can be expanded as new data becomes available and as dynamics in NYC organizing culture continue to shift. This site serves as a starting point for your own curiosity and should be adapted and interpreted to address your organization’s needs.