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This story breaks my heart. I am a dog lover; I often say my 3-year-old "puppy" is my best friend and that humans don't deserve dogs. This story also teaches leadership lessons, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and humility. Because this is likely behind a paywall, here are a few paragraphs. I don't see this story as trust-building, which is important for increasing donations, as noted in the last paragraph I shared. A rebellion has broken open at Indiana’s largest nonprofit animal shelter, pitting former trainers, board members and volunteers against its chief executive officer. The ex-workers at IndyHumane accuse Donna Casamento of abrasive, insular and vindictive leadership that has led to the resignations or firings of nearly 80 people since she was hired 20 months ago, including the chief financial officer, chief development officer, head of human resources and seven board members. Twenty-three of those let go were brought on by Casamento. As a result, former workers say, dogs are not getting the preparation they need for adoptions and some are being needlessly put down because of behavioral problems. “It’s a hot mess, toxic,” said John Aleshire, the executive director from 2008 to 2017. “If there is no consistency in staff and low morale, the physical and emotional well-being of the animals suffer. There's a trickle down." … Some of the staff reduction is due to cuts, which Casamento said were needed to eliminate an operating deficit of more than $500,000 for two years straight. The shelter, which relies on donations for 78% of its budget, had $6.9 million in revenue but $7.4 million in expenses in 2022, according to income tax filings. The budget shortfall in 2021 stood at $738,480. At the same time, the shelter has put more emphasis on customer service and outreach in the community, with the goal of increasing donations, Casamento said. https://lnkd.in/g5mY9n7c