Today I have continued to explore the Association of Small Foundations' members-only Web site. I have signed up for a "Webinar" on November 12, 1-2 p.m. I've never participated in a Webinar. The topic is "Running the Small Foundation Office."
I've also looked at a lot of sample documents, and drilled in deeper on the topic of family members/trustees also being paid staff. I contacted Rob Greelee, e.d. of the Greenlee Family Foundation in Boulder, CO. Similar in size to the TFF (once funded). He was preceeded by his sister as executive director. Discussed the pros and cons of this arrangement: Pro: more invested in the Foundation's success, promotes more family togetherness. Negatives include: too intimately involved in the family to be impartial, may not be the most qualified person, may stir jealousy among other family members about having what might be perceived as a "cushy foundation job."
I need to write a letter of application to the TFF trustees stating why I am interested in this job, what I expect to get out of it, what experience I have in the non-profit and journalism sectors that qualify me for this job.
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