From 1970 through 2005, I was involved in operating not for profit organizations in another state. For the last twenty-five of those years, I was the Executive Director of a very successful agency. I now live in the keys, in Key West. I am simply amazed at the way not for profits are funded, and operated here. There is little oversight or accountability in any aspect of funding or operating these groups.
I would be the first to say that most of them have very worthwhile goals and activities, and most of them involve well meaning and dedicated staff and volunteers. I am a proponent of not for profits as a best way for the community to address certain issues and problems. Locally, there are several organizations that take care of their business in an excellent manner and are to be commended. But that is only due to their own leadership and sense of purpose. Florida law on the subject is sorely lacking and indifferent, allowing for a vast range of quality, or lack thereof, in governing these organizations. The way the system works here leaves me breathless, and very pleased to be retired from this business.
From 1970 through 2005, I was involved in operating not for profit organizations in another state. For the last twenty-five of those years, I was the Executive Director of a very successful agency. I now live in the keys, in Key West. I am simply amazed at the way not for profits are funded, and operated here. There is little oversight or accountability in any aspect of funding or operating these groups.
I would be the first to say that most of them have very worthwhile goals and activities, and most of them involve well meaning and dedicated staff and volunteers. I am a proponent of not for profits as a best way for the community to address certain issues and problems. Locally, there are several organizations that take care of their business in an excellent manner and are to be commended. But that is only due to their own leadership and sense of purpose. Florida law on the subject is sorely lacking and indifferent, allowing for a vast range of quality, or lack thereof, in governing these organizations. The way the system works here leaves me breathless, and very pleased to be retired from this business.