Open Eyes
About project
Aligning Culture and Compensation
Background
Open Eyes is a global nonprofit organization that exists to accelerate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the unreached and under-served. They do this by equipping local leaders and churches with transportation and resources needed to bring about holistic and eternal transformation of lives and communities.
Challenge
As the organization grows and matures, they want to foster a culture that values and prioritizes professional integrity, collaborative growth, stewardship, and service. They had an outdated compensation structure that needed an overhaul to 1) reflect their culture, 2) be practical and competitive for employees, and 3) be compliant with applicable federal and state labor laws.
Solution
In partnership with People Matter Most, Open Eyes embarked on a collaborative journey to develop a comprehensive total rewards structure with a clear compensation philosophy.
Implementation Process
The project followed a structured methodology:
- Comprehensive Assessment:
- Conducted a thorough review of the existing compensation practices to identify areas that needed updating or revision.
- Engaged with Open Eyes leadership to understand the organization's culture, values, and financial parameters.
- Market Research & Development:
- Researched nonprofit sector compensation trends and benchmarks to ensure competitive positioning.
- Drafted a total rewards structure and compensation philosophy incorporating cultural values, financial stewardship, and legal compliance
Results
People Matter Most delivered a comprehensive total rewards structure that served multiple organizational needs:
- Successfully captured Open Eyes' culture of professional integrity, collaborative growth, stewardship, and service in their compensation approach.
- Provided clear and practical compensation guidelines while ensuring market competitiveness and compliance with relevant labor laws.
- Created a valuable framework for attracting and retaining mission-aligned talent.
Impact
This focused collaboration delivered benefits beyond basic compensation:
- Fostered a positive and aligned work environment where employees felt fairly valued.
- Supported Open Eyes' mission by creating a compensation philosophy aligned with their organizational values.
- Contributed to the organization's goals of reaching the unreached by improving their ability to attract and retain top talent.
Conclusion
Through intentional partnership with People Matter Most, Open Eyes successfully transformed outdated compensation practices into a strategic total rewards approach that strengthens their organizational culture and operational excellence.
