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First published January 28, 2025 on LinkedIn Mission-driven organizations have a clear vision of the ultimate goal they seek to achieve and a concrete understanding of how they will get there. They know who they serve, what actions to take, and what success looks like. As my former boss Amb. Green, and the former head of USAID often said, we are always working toward the   goal of putting ourselves out of a job .   Adaptability of Mission-Driven Work Contrary to what some may

First published on January 29, 2025 on LinkedIn It is a well-known strategy when designing a proposal or communicating with a donor to use the same language they do. For example, if a donor emphasizes   "social equity,"   aligning with that terminology rather than using   "economic justice" —even if they mean the same thing—makes proposals more persuasive. Mission-driven organizations are well-positioned to do this, as they already have a solid grasp of their goals and a str

First published on January 29, 2025 on LinkedIn Funding and Mission Driven Organizations Organizations rely on funding from a variety of donors, each with different priorities and motivations. In general, donors want to invest in organizations that align with their own mission and priorities. They also want to invest in programs that address a clear need and demonstrate a well-thought-out solution with sustainable impact. Mission-driven organizations have a strategic advantag

First published January 30, 2025 on LinkedIn This article provides a summary of key components of the Heritage Foundation’s  Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise  to help organizations working on issues related to the PRC, navigate this extensive document. It is intended to serve as a quick reference to the policy framework guiding key decision-makers in the new administration.  It does NOT offer critique, analysis, or corrections of factual inaccuracies or incons

First Published on February 14, 2025 on LinkedIn Several significant legal developments are unfolding, raising urgent questions and implications. Below are key insights—strictly for discussion and  not intended as legal advice. USG Workers Abandoned Abroad A recent  affidavit  in  AFSA v. Trump  details the harrowing experience of a USAID worker evacuated from Kinshasa, DRC, amid violence triggered by the administration’s funding freeze. USAID employees and their children fle