My Nonprofit Reviews

I had wanted to continue my Mother's legacy of giving. Now, I am concerned that I was not more involved in her decisions as to what causes she supported. While the goals of the organization are worthy I have serious reservations about the transparency of the management. The gold standard for most non profits is to have a Board of Directors void of any employees. This is not the case with this non profit. Not only does the Board contain an employee; it is the same person who led the organization for 30 years. The organization wants us to believe that it is OK because the individual is a "non voting" Board member. An employee that led the organization for 30 years, is still an active employee and participates in Board meetings has to have some influence on decisions whether voting or not!! Can the organization not find members to fill their Board that are not employed by them??