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Ben Crosby - Compensation Consultant
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Hi, I'm Ben

I work side-by-side with leaders across the country to build compensation structures they are proud to share with their teams.

I bring a decade of experience partnering with nonprofits, schools, and mission-driven organizations, with a professional focus on pay equity and design.

Experience

  • Has partnered with over a hundred nonprofits, school systems, and mission-driven orgs across the country
  • Led compensation and performance management for 2,000 employees at Aspire Public Schools
  • Built and led client-facing teams at EdFuel and Edgility, national talent consulting firms
  • BA in English and MA in Public Policy, Stanford University

I live in Bozeman, MT with my young family, two cats, three beehives, and a garage full of bikes and skis. I am actively involved in local causes that support inclusion and preserve the spirit and natural resources of the mountain west.

Approach

Practical Expertise

Deep knowledge in compensation design backed by real-world experience.

Collaborative Partnership

Working alongside you to build solutions that fit your unique context.

Values-Driven

Compensation design rooted in your organizational principles and mission.

Accountable

Committed to delivering results we are both proud to share with your team.

Services

Comprehensive support tailored to mission-driven organizations.

01

Market Benchmarking

Understand how your compensation compares to the market.

  • Job analysis and classification
  • Market research and data collection
  • Competitiveness reporting
02

Pay Gap & Pay Equity Analysis

Identify and address pay disparities in your organization.

  • Statistical analysis
  • Equity reports
  • Remediation recommendations
03

Compensation Philosophy Design

Articulate your approach to paying your people.

  • Staff surveys and focus groups
  • Philosophy documentation
  • Stakeholder alignment
04

Structure Design & Change Management

Build and implement effective pay structures.

  • Architecture redesign
  • Budgeting and planning
  • Manager training
05

Performance Pay Design

Align compensation with performance goals and outcomes.

  • Incentive plan design
  • Performance metrics alignment
  • Implementation support
06

Executive Compensation Design

Fair and competitive packages for organizational leaders.

  • Board facilitation
  • Total compensation packages
  • Fairness and competitiveness analysis

I'm excited to connect

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Trusted by mission-driven organizations like

Ashoka Children's Council Ednovate EDvance EOS FAS Giffords HPN Local Progress MS Votes MWF Promise Venture Studio Trustees WHOI Alder NYFC Aspire Ashoka Children's Council Ednovate EDvance EOS FAS Giffords HPN Local Progress MS Votes MWF Promise Venture Studio Trustees WHOI Alder NYFC Aspire