My arrival at the Wilson Foundation coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding social distancing.

Our co-founder Joe Wilson said, “We overestimate what we can do in the short run—and underestimate what we can do in the long run.”

The Wilson Foundation recently shared its Board succession planning process as a guest blog for Exponent Philanthropy. 

Please consider this short guide on what the Foundation means by some of the terms in its new strategic plan.

Advocacy will provide a voice for issues and solutions relating to trauma and housing instability.

Prevention support will work to prevent traumatic events and the effects after experiencing an event, as well as preventing homelessness for families.

Collaboration will provide opportunities for outcome-driven collaborations and resource connections, and provide the necessary support for housing and trauma-related issues to be at the right tables to guarantee those issues are heard.

Capacity Building will enhance the needs of the community and non-profits to better support families and youth in relation to trauma supports and housing issues.

In 1964 President Lyndon Johnson attempted to lead a country scarred by racism, wounded by lives lived in poverty and in shock after the assassination of a President.

I recently traveled and because of delays arrived to my hotel late in the evening. So, naturally being a bit cranky, I was eager to check in and relax.

A few years ago I attended an event that asked women to identify a female who inspired them. 

In 1804 Thomas Jefferson asked Congress to fund an expedition west for the discovery of a northwest water passage to the Pacific Ocean.

It is daunting to set high goals—what if you fail, or come up just short?

I recently saw a commercial in which a retailer changed thanksgiving to thanksgetting. At first I rolled my eyes at their attempt to be clever.

On August 4th the White House hosted a Demo Day on inclusive entrepreneurship. President Obama referenced Xerox’s diversity program, known as the Wilson Rule.

Don’t wait for experts to solve your problem. The Titanic was built by experts; the arc was built by an amateur.

Don’t let critics control your life.

Plan ahead—it wasn’t raining when he built the boat.

We are all on the same boat.

Don’t miss the boat.