With all the attention given to volunteers, it is especially important
that SF’s employees feel valued, appreciated, and able to
progress in their chosen career pathways. They hold the organization
together, and SF needs them to be action-oriented and intent
on delivering high-quality service. Their personal development
plans not only articulate short-term goals and functional
needs but also identify future aspirations. One benefit of having
a small number of employees is that the Executive Director can
personally review each employee’s development plan and work
with the employee and supervisor to identify resources to help
the employee attain goals. The Executive Director is wired into
the communities that SF serves and can often access training and