Jumping in a little late here. Before you have your meeting, you need to
think about what you want. More money? More control? Better hours? etc.
Non-profits have a lot to offer an employee. Money is not usually part of
the package though. But perhaps there are other things they can do to
sweeten the deal.
I would be firm on setting your limits. All successful non-profits have
the ability to get more than their money's worth out of almost anyone. You
have to be clear about what you're willing to do for the money they're
giving. If they can't give you a raise, maybe they can cut your hours
(allowing you to freelance.) Or if you take on raising revenue, you should
be rewarded with commissions, if you're so inclined. Be creative.
As for the control issue, announcing go-live dates without notifying you is
just plain rude, and they should know that. If you're in charge of the
websites, you should be involved in any of those decisions. If they aren't
willing to include you, then you can't be held responsible for the results.
Again, be clear.
In this market, there is nothing wrong with negotiating a better deal. And
before you jump on the 85K job, make sure that the entire package is
something you want. Nothing worse then growing into a salary and hating
the job that goes along with it.
Sharon
At 08:36 AM 11/14/2000 -0500, Guy J. McDowell wrote:
>Hi CF_Folks,
>
>I'd like to think my problems were youth and na�vet�, but I'm 29 and
>spent 5 years in the military, 3 in university and 2 in college.
>I'm really frustrated as a developing CF developer.
>
>I'm working for a non-profit organization so I am getting peanuts (I'm
>talking burger flipper wages). I can accept that (somewhat) because I
>am fresh out of college and a relatively junior developer. However
>they are now asking me to not only develop and maintain the sites but
>to do sales of promotion on our sites to raise revenue. I am the only
>developer for 8 domains and I also do all the graphics as well.
>
>Am I wrong to say no to doing sales? What should I do here other than
>look for another job (which I am doing)? I mean, these people are
>shooting themselves in the foot as there is only one other CF
>developer in the area that can do what I can do and he charges $95
>CDN/hr to do it (I get $10). How do I let them know that without
>sounding arrogant? This organization does great work that I believe
>in, but they just can't seem to get it together with technology. Twice
>they have advertised new website launch dates without letting me know
>about it until that very day.
>
>I'm no good at politicking, so any advice would be appreciated here.
>
>Yours In Conservation,
>
>Guy J. McDowell,
>Webmaster
>The Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
>E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Phone: (705) 748-6324 ext. 262
>
>P.S. You may want to check out the fresh new look of www.OFAH.org
>Launched 1st November 2000.
>Don't forget our other great sites:
>www.AuctionForWildlife.com - Your chance to make your bid for
>conservation.
>www.EcoEd.org - an online adventure for kids in grades 1 through 8.
>www.HuntingDog.org - Celebrating our Hunting Dog Heritage.
>www.AHTV.com - Your online companion to the Angler and Hunter
>Television show.
>www.OHEP.net - Where to find out and learn about the Ontario Hunter
>Education Program.
>
>
>
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