Does Your Boss Have a Boss?
I'll never forget visiting with a former Fortune 500 CEO who had just served two years as board chair for one of the largest nonprofits in a community. When he asked what authority he could have exercised over the CEO, I froze. "Well, you could have had him fired," I responded.
The board had been very frustrated over the CEO's performance, and obviously systems were not in place to safeguard the public trust. Each of the last three board chairs had left fatigued by the CEO, and all each could muster the strength to do was require him to have an executive coach — and then he chose one of his best friends to serve in that role.
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.
