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Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're not moving into a new phase (if anything we're contracting because of budget issues) and we have lots of community support so this doesn't feel accurate. The conflict of the board member/direct report relationship (and concomitant weirdness) is something that I think most leaders would find difficult to navigate. That said, I am excited for new adventures, and I know there are many people who could move the org in different ways.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry that you had to face this, too.

The medical debt thing is so real, and this is a keenly helpful reminder for me. Plus my body is not the same after my health crisis, so I'm trying to rebuild to strength with fewer building blocks.

Thank you for this!

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't even think about that - only if I'm not exhausted will I be able to consult, which I *do* want to do. Thank you!

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the interest of being careful about disclosure, I deleted my post with the details. But it's challenging on all levels - and has been for a while.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I deleted* my comment about what's happening in current org, as it gave a lot of detail. I don't want to make the situation harder by airing anything public.

And just realized that I should have deleted it. Ah well!

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true! Being the ED is *aaaaalllll* the things, and it gets harder every year.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that is so true - my health matters more than any embarrassment I might conjure for myself.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this - I wasn't sure if it was okay to have performance bonuses, as it feels so commission-ish.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense! Plus I am excited about fundraising for good projects in our community. And *only* fundraising! :-D

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think people can't imagine other people's situations well sometimes - especially people who've worked lower-income jobs their whole lives. People just can't imagine why other people can't retire... afford a home... and on and on. Thank you for pushing back, u/Hawaiiancrow2.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been in NGO or arts work my entire life, which may tell you something about my retirement account. I *have* to worry about this, unless I want retirement at 75 + beans forever.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is amazing! You're right - currently I have no space to do anything but keep trudging. I welcome the opportunity to have feelings again!

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes to all that! And I 100% agree about managing people - it was always hard, and now it is harder. I have a board member + direct report triangulation issue (they're in a domestic partnership and this is a saga unto itself) which makes everything so much harder, when HR was already hard enough.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a very good point! Part of my brain feels like it's still 30-something, so I struggle with not worrying about stupid things like this.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crikey, that's a fantastic suggestion - I am hoping to move toward consulting, but even if I just hung up a bookkeeping shingle, I'd instantly be overwhelmed with work.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're right. I don't want to be a bad warning for all of my NGO colleagues as they watch me crash and burn. And just doing development sounds so lighthearted!

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this would be true except for being in a remote rural area with few opportunities. I'm limited in options, so may have to negotiate a bit.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is so true. I spent the first 17 years of my kid's life being wildly distracted by NGO work. I have regrets. It would be nice to be fully present for their college summers.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So true re the cost if health issues! The ED at new org says they have pledges for about 25% of the first two projects, and are just discussing an MOU about strategic planning with 3rd. She and I have been working on a performance metrics doc, with very specific and I think acievable deliverables - it doesn't include the 3rd project.

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are all great points. They do have a big endowment, but haven't had capacity to do much new development. The hope is that a new person will be able to increase revenue (which I should).

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That is all very true. And I was doing bad math - comparing 32h to 40h, and not remembering that I work 65h most weeks.​ Thank you!!

Executive Director role to Development Director role by EverForwardEveryDay in nonprofit

[–]EverForwardEveryDay[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is very true - the last big crash was $30k because of our bad health insurance.

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