Rocked by the deaths of its founders and namesakes, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation set out to rebuild its brand and infrastructure — and a renewed, more empowered organization emerged.
“When you are thrust into the leadership of the organization, that skill set is even more critical as you have to coalesce the passion of the individual and combine it with the greater good that will move the institution forward,” he says.
Wilderotter says these skills have helped when dealing with board members who are passionate about particular programs and not as passionate about others. Having worked in development, where he says he faced that sort of challenge every day, he is better equipped to walk that member through the fact that a rising tide will lift all boats.
Going Forward
“When you are thrust into the leadership of the organization, that skill set is even more critical as you have to coalesce the passion of the individual and combine it with the greater good that will move the institution forward,” he says.
Wilderotter says these skills have helped when dealing with board members who are passionate about particular programs and not as passionate about others. Having worked in development, where he says he faced that sort of challenge every day, he is better equipped to walk that member through the fact that a rising tide will lift all boats.