At my dad’s retirement dinner, he raised his glass…

“I’m not trying to scare you. I just need you to know that no matter what happens, I’m on your side. I’ve always been on your side.”

I didn’t understand what he meant, but the intensity in his voice made me nod.

The next morning, I went into the nonprofit office. It was Saturday, but we were always open. Crises don’t take weekends off. My phone rang.continue reading …