My Nonprofit Reviews

I was the former employee. I imagine the other review was probably from one of the former board members who were suddenly and simultaneously dismissed when the board began demanding answers from the founder of this organization after her financial misconduct occurred against me. I really appreciate the support, truly. I did not ever know of a "CFO," so I am not sure who posted the reply to the other person's review, but they are either incorrect or misinformed. The founder purposefully bounced paychecks to me and stole approximately $3,200 in wages altogether. Most of the board of directors were in the dark about this until I approached them directly. When they demanded accountability, the founder and her then-director (a police officer) fired almost all of the board from their volunteer positions. After demanding to be paid two months' worth of back wages, the founder fired me as well. I consulted an attorney who strongly advised suing for wage theft and wrongful termination. Ultimately, I decided against this for the purpose of not wanting to be any part of preventing the organization from carrying out its crucial mission, even though I am deeply hurt and saddened by what the founder did and the subsequent lies that she told about what happened. She hurt me, my wife, and our four children very deeply. I have chosen to forgive the founder's actions, and I wish her organization much success in its mission. I was intentionally deceived and cheated, and never received an acknowledgement of this wrongdoing or an apology, which would be much more valuable to me than the money that was stolen. Nonetheless, I choose to forgive the founder. I hope that she will repent of her deceit and engage in ethical employment procedures moving forward. I hope she will stop intentionally bouncing checks, especially payroll checks. Perhaps someday I will get an acknowledgement and apology. Whether I do or not, I hope this organization will keep rescuing girls and work to eliminate sex trafficking.