Leadership is hard, even in good times. Being at the helm of an organization through grief and transition is an even greater challenge. In Episode 10 of the Faith for Work podcast, we learn about Gary Dollar's journey to becoming President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis, and how it began in a period of grief after the death of its previous and beloved leader. Despite initially feeling inadequate, Gary was able to lean into the belief that if God called him to the role of President and CEO, God would also equip him.

About Guest
Gary Dollar is a partner with EMD Consulting, focused on helping nonprofits build organizational strength. Gary has more than 30 years of experience and expertise in providing leadership to the development, board and organizational dimensions of nonprofits. As a senior leader of United Way of Greater St. Louis, including 12 years as President and CEO, Gary helped build the organization into the 5th largest (by revenue) United Way in the nation. Gary is on several nonprofit boards and teaches the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising for Indiana University's School of Philanthropy Lake Institute on Faith and Giving. Gary has received numerous awards including the Association of Fundraising Professionals Lifetime Achievement Award.

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