After five successful years in her role as vice president of philanthropy at a large nonprofit, my client Clare felt she was overdue for a pay increase. Under her leadership, Clare’s team had increased donor gifts by tens of millions of dollars. In fact, they had more than doubled their annual giving goal last year alone.
So Your Boss Refused to Give You a Raise
Five tips to turn it into an opportunity for development.
June 16, 2022
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Summary.
While being rejected for a raise can be a blow to your self-esteem, it’s an opportunity for development, and not a step backwards. The author offers advice on how to maintain momentum after being denied a raise: 1) respond diplomatically, 2) unearth possible barriers and pressures, 3) propose alternatives, 4) master the art of authentic self-promotion, and 5) seek out additional advocates.