Consulting

Areas of Expertise

I provide economic consulting services in the following areas:

• Program Evaluation - Assessing the effectiveness of programs and initiatives using rigorous methods
• Market Analysis - Analyzing market conditions, trends, and competitive dynamics
• Labor Market Analysis - Workforce studies, wage analysis, and employment forecasting
• Benefit-Cost Analysis - Evaluating the economic efficiency of proposed projects and policies
• Tax Policy Analysis - Analyzing the effects of tax incentives and fiscal policies

Selected Consulting Projects

Benefit-Cost Analysis

• Benefit-Cost Analysis of Wasson Way Bike Trail (Wasson Way)
• Benefit-Cost Analysis of Elmore Connector Bridge (City of Cincinnati)
• Economic Benefits of Universal Access to Preschool (Strive Network and United Way)
• Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation (State of West Virginia)

Program Evaluation

• Program Evaluation of Learning Re-engineered (Hamilton County ESC and State of Ohio)
• Program Evaluation of Financial Literacy App and Curriculum (US Department of Treasury)
• Program Evaluation for Financial Education Training (United Way)
• Return on Investment Analysis and Program Evaluation (Cincinnati Works)

Market & Policy Analysis

• Market Analysis of Kingswood Park (Deerfield Township)
• Market Analysis of Price Hill (Port Authority of Greater Cincinnati)
• Expert Testimony on SB 58 (Industrial Energy Users-Ohio)
• Expert Testimony on SB 243 (Focus on Ohio’s Future)
• Evaluation of Ohio Sales Tax Reform (The Steiner Strategy Group)
• General Revenue Fund Forecast (City of Cincinnati)
• Ohio Holiday Sales Forecast (Focus on Ohio’s Future)

Healthcare & Nonprofit

• Community Health Needs Assessment (BKD)
• Collective Impact of Hamilton County Human Services Chamber (HCHSC)
• Economic Analysis of Premature Birth (Cradle Cincinnati)
• Strategic Project Analysis (The Health Foundation)

Expert Testimony

• Ohio Senate and House of Representatives - Energy Efficiency Standards
• Ohio Senate - Fiscal Note and Local Impact

Economics Analysis

• New Rules, Same Standards: An Analysis of New Jersey’s Tenure Reforms - American Enterprise Institute

Nonprofit Executive Compensation Benchmarking

I provide Executive Director Compensation Benchmark Reports for nonprofit organizations.

Why This Matters

Nonprofit board members face personal liability if they approve excessive executive compensation. Under IRS Section 4958, boards can establish a rebuttable presumption of reasonableness by documenting that they relied on appropriate comparability data when setting compensation. This report provides that data.

What You Get

A comprehensive, board-ready PDF report that includes:

• Peer Comparison: Your ED’s compensation compared to 50 similar national organizations and 20 local peers
• Cost-of-Living Adjustment: Regional Price Parity adjustments for fair geographic comparisons
• Statistical Analysis: Regression modeling and percentile rankings
• Trend Analysis: 3-year growth trends for your organization
• Visual Summaries: Easy-to-understand charts and gauges
• Reasonableness Determination: Clear assessment of whether compensation can be presumed reasonable

Learn More

Watch an overview of the compensation benchmarking report:

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Sample Report

Download a sample report to see the full analysis:

📄 Download Sample Report (PDF)

Note: This sample uses fictional organization names for demonstration purposes. Your report will include real peer organization data.

Request a Report

To request an Executive Director Compensation Benchmark Report for your nonprofit organization, please email me directly at m.jones@joneseconomics.com with:

• Your organization’s EIN (Employer Identification Number)
• Organization name
• Any specific questions or concerns about compensation

Contact for Consulting

Interested in working together? Contact me to discuss your project needs.