This is an iconic organization that has been around for over 60 years. The current team at the top is seriously lacking in experience and leadership abilities. The middle management (but really, just the worker bees) are incredible people doing the best that they can with very little management or stewardship from the top. I'm afraid this organization will not be around for another 60 years. The present president (who I think has been in the role for less than two years) keeps "experimenting" with staff, programs, sponsors, and the chapters currently in the fold, without any forward thinking or focus on what they need and expect from an iconic organization. Spitballing program ideas and lofty goals for growth without regard for simple abilities to support the current organization and chapters around the country is not smart. I don't think the president is long for the organization. Staff CRAVES leadership, want to do good work, are seeking opportunities to learn, desire support from their bosses and we're just not getting it. Too much turnover in key roles (president, finance director, head rainmaker) make it a risky proposition for someone seeking a role where they can change the world. This is not an environmental organization, so if you're looking for an opportunity to do good, be careful. Much of the corporate support is from companies seeking to get their brands shone in a better light. I've had good opportunities during my short time here, but others have not and it shows in company and staff morale. Many had to apply for their positions again in a recent company shakeup/reorganization and what was once a stable company continues on unstable ground. I think those that hung on to their positions seek to move elsewhere too, but have been at the company too long to find outside roles for themselves in corporate America (or even other nonprofits). I want to gain professional successes of my own and will stay for a while longer, but only to get more experience and then I’ll move on.
