By Jack Siragusa, Siragusa Foundation
Back in 2002, my beloved alma mater, the University of Miami, began a campaign centered on their highly successful football program. The title read: “Respect Tradition and Look Towards the Future.”
The slogan was in homage to the star players and coaches that took a small private university to a nationally recognized football powerhouse with 5 national titles in the span of 20 years. The hope was to continue building upon the success of years past while growing and evolving with the ever-changing landscape of college football.
Fast forward 10 years, the slogan still resonates with me. Not for football though, but for foundations.
For those fortunate enough to be involved with a family foundation or a non-profit that gives back in any way, the story is often similar. An individual or group starts the foundation with a vision of the greater good and an inherent mission. Over time, as the foundation grows and the originator phases out, there are new decision makers that enter the arena. Continue reading
