NABE Foundation

The NABE Foundation seeks to enhance the field and application of business economics by:

  • Providing professionals with the information, tools, and development opportunities they need to succeed
  • Developing the next generation of leaders within the profession
  • Supporting research to advance knowledge and applications in the field
  • Helping to inform and educate the public by encouraging the understanding and use of the tools of business economics
  • Advancing diversity and inclusion in the field of business economics

The NABE Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE).

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Scholarships for NABE Events and Education

The Foundation supports economists and related professionals with scholarships that expand access to NABE events, education, professional credentials, and key career-building opportunities. Browse current opportunities on our Scholarships page.

Education Scholarships

  • Course Scholarships - for professionals building skills and credentials through NABE education.
  • Recently Unemployed Scholarships - for economists seeking to keep skills current and stay connected during a job transition.
  • Full-ride CBE Award - Frank Schott CBE Memorial Scholarship

Event Scholarships

  • Young professional scholarships - support to broaden access to select NABE events.
  • Recently unemployed scholarships - financial support for select conference access during a career transition.
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Note: Deadlines and availability vary by scholarship and are updated on the Scholarships page.

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NABE Scholars Program

The Foundation advances diversity and inclusion in the profession through community-building and leadership development. The NABE Scholars Program is a key initiative of The NABE Foundation, first offered in 2020 to expand opportunities in the profession for economics students and early-career economists from diverse backgrounds.

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Foundation Focus Newsletter

Read highlights from Foundation programming, scholarships, and initiatives in the latest issue of Foundation Focus.

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Open the latest issue to explore recent updates and resources.

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Support The NABE Foundation

The Foundation helps strengthen the economics profession through scholarships, research, programs, and other efforts. Your donation expands access to NABE education and career-building opportunities.

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Planned Giving

Consider making a lasting gift with an endowed scholarship or the NABE Legacy Circle, a planned giving program. Learn more.

Annual Appeal

Learn more about the Foundation’s Annual Appeal and how your support advances scholarships and programs.

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2024 Salary Survey Report

The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) conducted the first salary survey of its members in 1964. Every two years since—with the exception of 1966 and 1970— NABE has surveyed its members about their salaries and other occupational details. In June and July 2024, NABE surveyed its members and other contacts about their salary, additional compensation, and other occupational details. Questionnaires were sent via email to 17,912 members and other contacts, and to NABE Fellows; participants responded online. A total of 403 respondents provided information on their compensation. The median base salary for respondents was $160,000 in the summer of 2024—a 2.6% increase from the median $156,000 reported in the 2022 survey. The mean (average) salary rose 10.9% over the same period, from $171,431 to $190,122. 

Key highlights

  • Median base salary (Summer 2024)

    $160,000 (up 2.6% from $156,000 in 2022)

  • Mean salary (Summer 2024)

    $190,122 (up 10.9% from $171,431 in 2022)

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For more details, download the full survey report (NABE members only). Non-members can purchase the report for $250.

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2025–26 NABE Foundation Board of Directors

The Foundation is guided by leaders from across the economics profession.

 

Office Term Director
Outside Director 2025-2028 Martin Fleming, Varicent and MIT FutureTech
Outside Director 2025-2028 Rosemary Marcuss, Economist
Outside Director  2025-2028 Elaine Buckberg, Harvard Salata Institute
Outside Director 2024-2027 Dana Peterson, The Conference Board
Outside Director 2024-2027 David Altig, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Outside Director 2024-2027 Juhi Dhawan, Wellington Management* 
Outside Director 2023-2026 Diane Swonk, CBE, KPMG
Outside Director 2023-2026 Maurine Haver, CBE, Haver Analytics
Outside Director 2023-2026 Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, CBE, Third Way 
NABE Director 2024-2026 Roberto Coronado, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
NABE Director 2025-2027 Martha Moore, CBE, American Chemistry Council 
Past Chair
 2024-2027 LaVaughn Henry, CBE, FDIC 
NABE Executive Director  2009-  Thomas Beers, CBE, NABE 
 *Chair, 2024-2026