Does Your Boss Have a Boss?
When we talk about these decisions with a nonprofit, we are usually dealing with a public trust. In a highly functioning or highly challenged nonprofit, a common denominator is a strong or weak board. In the future, we'll discuss the board's role as an ethical watchdog. But let's focus on the board's role in supervising the CEO for performance and ethics. It is essential to have a proper structure in place — whether the role is given to the board as a whole, a compensation committee or the executive committee.
Looking for Jeff? You'll find him either on the lake, laughing with good friends, or helping nonprofits develop to their full potential.
Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.
Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the NonProfit PRO Editorial Advisory Board.
