Hello!
The thing that caught my attention most in the case study was the varying dedication of the board members. In the de_script_ions of board member reactions during the final meeting, it was clear what the outcome of the vote would be. With the passionate board members having left with former Executive Director Chris, it seemed that the remaining board members were either disattached or so new that they had yet to develop a passion for the organization.
Who wants to be a part of an organization when it is not enjoyable to be serving on the board? All organizations face critical times in their lifecycle, but board members need to feel positive social capital in order to feel the drive to make an organization succeed. With some members having a history in the organization that has worn them out over the years, enthusiasm is going to continue to dwindle. If the organization was to try and continue, I think this negativity would only escalate. -Especially as problems increased and debt began to be a greater issue. Remaining board members simply don't have the investment in the organization that is needed to see it through hard times. Even if there are solutions that would make sustainability possible, there needs to be a drive felt from the board.
Joanna