When we recapped the NBA event with our senior leadership team, everyone talked about how important our new brand and name were at this moment. It gave us power and purpose and sounded amazing ringing out in the stadium and in the press. So grateful for Mission Minded!
Our Commitment to Values in Action
Our vision is that the people and organizations that make our world better have what you need to succeed. You can tell a lot about a person or an organization’s values by the way they act—not what they say they value, but what they actually do. These are the values that moved us to found Mission Minded, and that guide how we work, who we hire, and how we show up for our clients and each other.
How We Live Our Values
Amplify the Good
Dream Big. Stay Real.
We lead with what’s possible, not what’s broken. But we don’t sugarcoat the hard stuff either. Real optimism means seeing the challenges clearly and believing you can overcome them.
Champion Each Other
Show Up, Back Up, Rev Each Other Up
We believe in each other and act like it. That means celebrating wins, having hard conversations with care, and making sure no one pushes through alone. When one of us rises, we all do.
Ask "What If?"
Embrace Bold Ideas That Get Results
We don’t settle for safe. We push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and ask the questions that spark something new. Bold ideas aren’t reckless. They’re how to inspire people to think and act in new ways.
Reach Out And Invite In
Center Voices Not Traditionally Heard
We create space for the perspectives often overlooked. Inclusion isn’t a box to check, it’s how we build brands, teams, and work that actually reflects the people it’s meant to serve.
Ann Ayers
as Chief Executive Officer
Thank you for all the guidance you provided. The experience was invaluable and lessons learned will be carried forward with us as we continue to build and expand our brand.
Susan E. Rivers, PhD.
as Deputy Director
Your work on our project has been exceptional. We are so pleased with the outcomes and excited to implement all of it.
Sue Stoveall
as Director of Marketing & Communications
The campaign strategy, theme, and messages are wonderful work. It’s powerful and engaging and will really equip us to be great ambassadors for this campaign.
Dr. Elizabeth Kiss
as CEO
I’ve always been skeptical of consultants, even the ‘best of the best’ from big New York firms. But Mission Minded really gets us and our $600M campaign. It feels so good to be seen exactly the way we want to be.
Dr. Michael Roth
as President
I’ve been to hundreds of brand sessions in my professional life, but you guys really hit it out of the park!
John Kunze
as Trustee
I love the video campaign. I started to get a little emotional. That’s how much I love it. Twice, my eyes filled. It’s really beautiful.
Nancy Schieber
as Director of Marketing & Communications
I’ve never before had a strategic plan we reference every single day, and I can point to hundreds of ways it has made our life better.
Kim Leipham Freedman
as Head of School
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Mission-Driven Frameworks
Our commitments shape how we think, work, and lead. These insights explore the ideas and practices that help mission-driven organizations move forward with purpose.