Volunteer Impact & Economics Statistics
The value volunteers create: economic impact, the dollar value of a volunteer hour, ROI, and lifetime value.
8 reports in this series · 2 published · deeply sourced · updated continuously
Published reports
Volunteer Compensation & Economic Value Report (2026)
Explore the 2026 economic value of volunteer time, compensation trends, demographics, and what $167.2B in annual volunteer contributions mean for nonprofits.
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Church Staffing Statistics (2026): Clergy Shortages, Burnout & Compensation Trends
Comprehensive data on church staffing, pastoral vacancies, clergy burnout, staff turnover, and compensation across U.S. congregations—critical insights for church leaders.
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