[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Livia

I see the good members of this forum aren't shy about being harsh.

Did some of you miss the fact that this man has raised over £5,000,000 for charity. FIVE MILLION! Some of you who have posted an opinion couldn't even be bothered to read the article so I guess that snippet of information may have passed some of you by.

He made a mistake in thinking this stunt would work in the same way his other stunts did. This time, for whatever reason, he failed. But honestly, given his track record I think the charity could have been a little more accommodating. I hope he chooses his charity more carefully next time.

Incredible...

Never assume. I was very aware of what he had raised in his 20 years. Very.

I'm also very aware that he clearly has reached his peak in his forte.

Given the seniority of his position - given that he was a Director of Fundraising - for less than one year with this particular charity - he has proven that given his 'supposed expertise and history' - he still failed miserably. Someone in such a senior managment role - if they are unable to perform, unable to be effective in their role, they simply should not be there. They are meant to lead by example: the example being that he himself admits that 'his ways are no longer popular' (owtte).

One has to equate his salary and other related perks (car, expenses etc) vs his contribution in his position as Director of fundraising. whichever way you look at it, in his short time with this charity, he cost the charity money.

If you take into the account his salary for the period, and the magnamious loss of this spectacularly failed event and cost to the Charity: he has proven that his 'talents' are neither effective, effective or economically viable. I'd be interested to see their P&L as well as their detailed ledger after his period with them.

It's a charity - not a business: and there is a huge difference between the two. Charities cannot afford to carry driftwood. They made the correct choice.