The internal partnership between the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Development Officer is key to a non-profit’s success. In simple terms, the Executive Director must lead the non-profit in effective execution of its mission, while the Development Director is responsible for generating the financial support that allows a non-profit to execute its mission: two different roles that are distinct from one another but that also have many overlapping areas of responsibility and influence. When this partnership is troubled, it can lead to staff tension, high turnover and missed opportunities. BUT, when this collaboration goes well, it can have a transformational effect on the organization.