Does Your Boss Have a Boss?
One of the most common sins of a board chair is conflict aversion, especially when dealing with personnel issues relating to the CEO. When the chair sees a CEO not performing — or even with ethical lapses — he or she knows confronting the issues will take a lot of time and be downright unpleasant. This is when the chair either takes the lead to make change or counts the days until his or her term expires. If the board chair chooses the latter —kicking the can down the road — it leaves the growing mess for the successor(s).
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.
