Bob Tift

Background

About Bob Tift

As an energetic, mission-driven leader I am passionate about inspiring others to achieve success by providing support and fostering growth. My ability to develop strategies that clearly define the vision and direction of an organization has resulted in significant growth, innovative programming and efficient allocation of resources. My strength in identifying and mentoring strong leaders ensures that the right people are in the right positions to sustain a culture of success. My strong analytical skills generate budgetary priorities and forecasts that are stable and sustainable. I am a strategic collaborator who builds strong relationships by bringing together both internal and external constituencies. My ability to build a culture of philanthropy has resulted in successful capital campaigns and the cultivation of donor engagement and commitment. I foster alignment and community engagement by articulating and sharing the strategic vision. My ability to critically assess the operating structure of an organization has resulted in the development of effective governance practices and procedures. In my role as a chief executive I have built a successful organization through an unrelenting focus on mission that nourishes innovation and inspires confidence. As a collaborative leader I build strong teams by relying on the expertise and perspective of others. I establish performance indicators to ensure accountability and achievement of success, and hold others and myself to the highest ethical standards.