I have a question regarding an offer I got from a local non-profit.

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July 28,2022 at 12:22PM UTC

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I have a question regarding an offer I got from a local non-profit. When I applied for the role, the salary range was clearly defined in the description. They have made me an offer which is the max of that range. Do you think it's appropriate to negotiate for more? Some context: early on in the process it was confirmed that if I am comfortable with this range since I am coming from he for-profit world and my answer was in the affirmative.

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KatJuly 28,2022 at 12:40PM UTC
You knew the range going into the interview process and said you were ok with it. Why do you think you should get more than the maximum? Have your circumstances changed? Is the scope/responsibilities of the job greater than they said at first? While it can't hurt to ask for more, you'll need to provide a strong argument for why you should get that amount. If they agree to your amount, they might not be able to give you a raise any time soon (or ever, depending on the type of org). If they say no, you'll have to decide if you're really happy with the amount offered like you said in the beginning.
AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 1:00PM UTC
It will look bad for you to go back on your word.
Tracey MorrisJuly 28,2022 at 3:19PM UTC
I would accept the offer as is unless something related to the responsibilities has changed. I think they are recognizing what you bring to the position and acknowledging that by making you their best offer.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 29,2022 at 1:14AM UTC
What changed that you no longer want to accept the salary range you had previously agreed to?
Anne MatsushitaJuly 29,2022 at 3:57AM UTC
Congrats! I say go for it! It doesn't hurt to ask. You can frame it like now that you have a better understanding of the role, you can see yourself adding value by (fill in the blank). The worse they can say is no. But because they've selected you as their top choice, you have more leverage now than at the beginning of the process. They may be willing to work with you so you don't walk away. Good luck!
GirlBossanova934974August 3,2022 at 12:24PM UTC
As long as your new negotiated salary is NOT too far from the max salary being offered for the role, go for it! If you want $90K and the role pays max, $83K, that is ok. But if the role maxs out at $80K and you want a $100K and up, that is probably a No-Go.
AnonymousAugust 5,2022 at 1:40PM UTC
You already told them what you would accept in the beginning and they were kind enough to ask. Asking for more now is a cheap move.
AnonymousAugust 5,2022 at 6:08PM UTC
Thank you all for your valuable suggestions. I did end up accepting the original offer but negotiated other components of the benefits.