Comments on: Take a Cue From Loreal & Negotiate a Higher Nonprofit Salary (Because You’re Worth It)

By: Wild Woman Fundraising» Blog Archive » Case Study: How to negotiate your nonprofit salary? » Wild Woman Fundraising

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:54:43 +0000

[...] Here are some more resources on nonprofit salaries Rosetta Thurman’s blog post on salary negotiation Allison Jones’ blog post on salary negotiation Blue Avocado’s Jan Masoka on how much [...]

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0000

You do have to be willing to walk away. I asked for a raise – one that would still not take me up to market rate, but which would have been fair given constraints & other salaries in the agency. I was told no. I asked for an adjustment to my title, an expedited calendar for vesting fully in my retirement, extra vacation, a more flexible work schedule, or money for professional development, and was told no, no, no, no, and no. I explained that I was disappointed and would have to consider other options. I could tell my boss thought I was bluffing. I was not. I left, and the next job I got was for nearly double the salary. I’ll never allow myself to be underpaid again.

By: Emma Whelan

Emma Whelan — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:24:00 +0000

According to one salary website I am being underpaid by about $13,000. So THANK YOU, Rosetta for this advice

By: 10 Ways to Fall Back in Love With Your Job | Rosetta Thurman

10 Ways to Fall Back in Love With Your Job | Rosetta Thurman — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:17:49 +0000

[...] adjustment.” If what you really need for your own peace of mind is more money, by all means you should ask for it. Of course, you may not get it, but the worst thing they can say is no. And at least your [...]

By: The Myth of Meritocracy (and Why We Wrote How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar) | Rosetta Thurman

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:53:43 +0000

[...] you in the door of a nonprofit organization, but it’s not ever enough to earn a promotion, get a raise or put you in line for leadership positions in the community. No, for that, you need to go above [...]