{"id":11767,"date":"2024-07-30T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T09:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=11767"},"modified":"2024-07-30T10:00:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T09:00:34","slug":"charity-salary-negotiation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/charity-salary-negotiation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Salary Negotiation"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":182,"featured_media":11771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[52,277,9137],"class_list":["post-11767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","tag-career-tips","tag-job-offer","tag-negotiation"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":11771,"background":11771,"excerpt":"It\u2019s well known that charities don\u2019t pay top of the market, but pay is still important. You don\u2019t have to accept the first package you\u2019re offered\u2014there\u2019s still a place for salary negotiation. Let\u2019s look at how to bargain for a better salary when you\u2019re offered a job at a charity.","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"So you\u2019re looking to pursue a\u00a0career in the charity sector<\/a>. You want to give back to the community and do something meaningful for the world. Even if that means making slightly less money than in the corporate sector.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s well known that charities don\u2019t pay top of the market, but pay is still important<\/a>. While you may be prioritising a fulfilling career over a higher salary, you need to be able to sustain a comfortable lifestyle.\r\n\r\nYou don\u2019t have to accept the first salary you\u2019re offered\u2014there\u2019s still a place for negotiation. Let\u2019s look at how to bargain for a better salary when you\u2019re offered a job at a charity."},{"acf_fc_layout":"single_image","menu_title":"","image":11769,"image_link":"","image_link_new_tab":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Need isn\u2019t greed","content":"

Need isn\u2019t greed<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s true that when it comes to salary negotiation in the charity sector, you\u2019ve got to be realistic. Charities often have to deliver to tight budgets. They rely on funding from a range of sources that are often unpredictable. And today\u2019s tough economic climate has had a huge impact on the whole sector.\r\n\r\nHowever, it\u2019s possible to acknowledge this context while also valuing the contribution you\u2019ll offer. Ask yourself: \u2018do I feel guilty asking for more money because it\u2019s a charity?\u2019 It might feel like you\u2019re depriving them of funds that would otherwise go towards the cause.\r\n\r\nBut try looking at it another way. By employing you, the charity is investing<\/em> in their cause. First, a fair salary reflects the skills and experience you\u2019ll bring to help them achieve their goals. Second, in order to help others to the best of your ability,\u00a0you need to look after your own wellbeing. And decent pay is an important part of that.\r\n\r\nSo\u2060\u2014it\u2019s\u00a0OK\u00a0to want a fair salary.\r\n\r\n "},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"When to negotiate","content":"

When to negotiate<\/h2>\r\nThe best time for salary negotiation is when you have a job offer in hand. That way, the organisation has put their cards on the table. They\u2019ve made it clear they want to hire you and you know exactly what figure they\u2019re proposing. This is when you have the most leverage.\r\n\r\nSome employers might ask about your salary expectations at interview<\/a> or even ask you to specify it in your application. In those cases, it\u2019s best to give a ballpark range. You can get into the detail at offer stage."},{"acf_fc_layout":"single_image","menu_title":"","image":11770,"image_link":"","image_link_new_tab":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Making your case","content":"

Making your case<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s important to go into the salary negotiation with a clear sense of why you\u2019re asking for higher pay. Otherwise it\u2019ll seem like you\u2019re asking for more money just for the sake of it. Here are some common reasons for salary negotiation:\r\n

Your value<\/h3>\r\nSomething about you sparked the recruiter\u2019s interest\u2014they wouldn\u2019t be offering you the job if it hadn\u2019t. Maybe you\u2019ve got the right experience or your skill set is more appealing than those of the other candidates. Start by identifying what you\u2019ll bring to the table and how it\u2019ll benefit the charity.\r\n

Your current or previous salary<\/h3>\r\nHow does the salary you\u2019ve been offered fit with your career development plan? If this new role is a step up for you, particularly if you\u2019re already working in the charity sector, you may well want to see that reflected in a pay rise too.\r\n

Practicalities<\/h3>\r\nPerhaps only a higher salary would make this job workable for you. For example, would you have to travel far to get into the office, resulting in an expensive commute? If so, you can give a clear practical reason for your request.\r\n\r\n "},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Do your research","content":"

Do your research<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s best to have hard data ready to support your salary negotiation. Otherwise, it might seem like you\u2019re plucking a figure out of the air.\r\n\r\nUse our Salary Checker<\/a> to find out the\u00a0average salary for your role in the charity sector. Enter the job title and location and we\u2019ll search all the jobs we\u2019ve advertised with the same title in the last 12 months. We'll then show you the average salary and the upper and lower ranges. That will give you a benchmark.\r\n\r\nIt can be helpful to look at relevant salaries in the corporate sector too. While charities may not match these, they can still be useful to refer to.\u00a0Check out salary estimate apps like\u00a0Glassdoor<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0PayScale<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFinally, ask around your network. Talking to peers, friends, and family can give you an edge, especially if some of them work at a charity. And if you\u2019re in touch with any recruiters on LinkedIn, you could ask them about a salary range."},{"acf_fc_layout":"single_image","menu_title":"","image":11768,"image_link":"","image_link_new_tab":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Choose your words carefully","content":"

Choose your words carefully<\/h2>\r\nHow you negotiate can have as much of an impact as the reasons behind it. Here are a few things to bear in mind:\r\n