<prompt> Human: As a female in the tech field, I feel pretty empowered after reading this:As I just found it, I didnt read through it to soak up enough wisdom to prepare myself for a bit of a unique situation.BACKGROUND:Im a late-20s female, got my BA, worked for a tech startup for 4 years. I found a nonprofit organization that can utilize my skills and they offered me a number yesterday which was below the range I specified after they persistently tried to fish a number out of me in the first interview.I did very well in the interview and did a great demonstration of my abilities. Ive also spoken to many of the departments directors and theyre very moved on what I can contribute to their non-profit organization.I need help with how to approach negotiating the salary with tact ...which is kind of tough for me since Im pretty aggressive and dont want to come off as a ungrateful jerk. If it comes to it, I think I may call their bluff and wait for them to call me back after we negotiate...just because I know several of their staff want me to join, and it would look really bad for the hiring manager if she were to lose me.Please help?  <response>: Look you already know what to do. You gave them a number and they offered one considerably less. If youre not willing to work at the one they offered you, reiterate your original number, your reasoning, and the value you are bringing. politely and respectfully tell them you would hate to turn down the opportunity but are willing to do so if the number doesnt get more in line with your original one. Only say this if you mean it. 