The High Cost of Leading by Example The recent revelation that Carol Adelkoff, CEO of 1736 Family Crisis Center, was paid over $1. 6 million in two years has raised eyebrows in the nonprofit sector.
While nonprofit leaders can earn substantial salaries for overseeing complex operations and managing significant budgets, this case stands out due to its sheer scale and timing.
The organization's explanation that Adelkoff's compensation was largely comprised of unused vacation time accumulated over four decades strains credulity.