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New research finds growth path visibility and technology efficiency are critical to workforce stability across nonprofits and associations, even more so than compensation
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Momentive Software, the leading technology partner accelerating innovation and powering the future for mission-driven organizations, today released its 2026 State of the Mission-Driven Workforce report, offering new insights into the priorities, challenges, and retention drivers impacting professionals across nonprofits and associations.
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For the first time, Momentive’s annual research expands beyond operational trends to focus on the people powering mission-driven organizations. The findings reveal a sector rich in purpose and belonging, yet facing structural gaps in career clarity and technology efficiency that directly affect retention.
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While 85% of professionals report strong workplace belonging, 59% are still actively exploring other opportunities. Notably, 66% of respondents said they would prefer focused skills development over a pay raise, even though 75% acknowledge they could earn more elsewhere. The data underscores that compensation alone is not the deciding factor. Instead, visible career paths and efficient technology systems have the strongest measurable impact on whether employees stay or leave.
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Key Findings from the 2026 State of the Mission-Driven Workforce Report
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1. Career Clarity Doubles Retention
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Career path visibility emerged as the single strongest retention lever measured in the study.
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- 65% of employees with clear career paths are not considering leaving
- Only 27% of those without clear paths say the same
- 64% of professionals overall do not see a clear path forward (65% nonprofits; 63% associations)
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Employees without career clarity report significantly higher dissatisfaction across work-life balance (52% vs. 37%), skills development (53% vs. 35%), and compensation (34% vs. 19%).
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2. Technology Burnout is a Retention Risk
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The data shows that disconnected systems are contributing to turnover risk.
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- 63% of those experiencing tech-driven burnout are actively exploring other opportunities
- 82% say disconnected systems contribute to burnout
- 48% cite frustration with wasting time on repetitive tasks
- 46% are frustrated they must manually enter data across platforms
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Among employees experiencing technology burnout, 71% also report lacking clear career paths—demonstrating how inefficiency and development gaps compound one another.
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Leaders project strong returns from integrated platforms, including improved operational efficiency (76%), more time for mission-critical work (76%), better data-driven decisions (75%), and reduced burnout (73%).
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3. Belonging Remains a Powerful Strength
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Despite structural challenges, engagement remains strong across organization types.
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