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Bobbi Watt Geer, Ph.D.Kara D. Rutowski, CFREApril 26, 2012Navigating the CEO andDevelopment Director Relationship

Emerging Philanthropy Conference

Seek First to UnderstandYou have to appreciate to navigateApril 26, 2012Central ImportanceApril 26, 2012Both CEO AND Development Director critical to organizational success

Each should have an appreciation for the role of the other

Fit, access and communication crucial

Mutual respect and interdependence

Crystal clear role clarity

Understanding Each Others Roles(and Each Other)April 26, 2012CEO roleDevelopment Director rolePersonality typeCommunication & Learning StylesDefining successWhat goes wrong and why?April 26, 2012Framework for SuccessMap to the promised land

Mileposts

Managing Expectations

AccountabilityOrganization-wide strategic plan (board driven)Annual development plan (board engaged) Development Director work plan

From your seat to actionRight NowSometime Soon

April 26, 20121.Invest in regular meetings-What is success?-How do we support each other?

Review roles/job description & compensation

3.CEO paves the way for board relationships1. Development plan driven by strategic plan

2. Support professional development

3. Offer opportunities and career growth for development director (retention)