Membership Mixer Coffee Chat with Special Guest Speaker Marshall Weil
What Fundraisers Need to Know Before They Sign: Negotiating Vendor Contracts with Confidence


Time & Location
May 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Schuster Center - NCR Donor Lounge, 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
About The Event
What happens when a nonprofit executive enters the world of tech sales? They learn exactly how the "sausage is made" and how much room there is to negotiate.
In this session, Marshall Weil will share the most impactful lessons from his shift into the tech sector and how those same tactics can be applied to your organization. This isn't just about redlining a contract; it’s about a mindset shift in how nonprofits view their own leverage.
Marshall will walk through:
The "Vendor's Perspective": Understanding how sales reps are incentivized and how to use that to your advantage.
Negotiation as Stewardship: Why fighting for better terms is actually an extension of your fiduciary duty to your donors.
DIY Strategies: Practical ways to apply NGO Contracts’ proprietary approach to your own vendor relationships, contract renewals, and service agreements
