TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN

ANNUAL REPORT

IMPACTING LIVES

TO SERVE IS TO LIVE

Dear Friends:

Thank you for your commitment to The Hesselbein Institute—what we accomplished together in 2013 impacted emerging, existing, and veteran leaders around the globe.We broadened support for values-based leadership, sharing our message with partners in the public, private and social sectors.

These are turbulent times for our country, countries around the world, yet I remain optimistic because what I hear from the young leaders I encounter.

I recall a package full of handwritten thank you notes from students participating in the Military Child Education Coalition Hesselbein Leadership Program. “Words cannot begin to describe the gratitude I feel for the incredible influence you have had on myself and my peers,” wrote one young student. Or take, for example, the written commitments from the Hesselbein Global Academy Class of 2013. “I commit to start an open dialogue about suicide awareness and prevention,” one Academy student wrote. Another committed to “take action when I get

back to my community in Southern Africa by registering my non profit social enterprise and start mobilizing relevant people, networks and resources.”

It is not just our young leaders who are interested in serving—one Hesselbein Academy mentor committed “to continue to pro bono coach the Hesselbein Fellows and recruit other coaches to support this work.” After one leadership luncheon we held in New York city, a guest responded immediately afterward, “The luncheon was wonderful and it provided such an interesting multiple generational conversation with different levels of leaders. Thank you for the opportunity.”

Through our unique combination of management theory, partnerships, civic engagement, diverse viewpoints and focus on mission, innovation, diversity and results, we can achieve our goals. May we share with you, our 2013 story?

To Serve Is To Live,

FRANCES HESSELBEINGUIDING WITH VISION, COMMITMENT AND SPARK

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

LeanIn.Org is the next chapter of Sheryl Sandberg’s best-selling book Lean In, offering ongoing inspiration to achieve goals. Frances Hesselbein’s contribution was profiled on Lean In Stories online.

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Cover: Frances Hesselbein and the 2013 NEXT Leaders of the Future, Adam Braun, Andrew Wilkes, Taryn Davis, Scott Warren, and Luke Owings.

Right: Diversity Woman Magazine Editor Sheila Robinson meets with Frances at 320 Park Avenue. Diversity Woman awarded Frances with their Mosaic Legend Award.

FRANCES HESSELBEINGUIDING WITH VISION, COMMITMENT AND SPARK

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‘AMERICA’S GREATEST LEADER SHARES HER

WISDOM ON LEADERSHIP, WOMEN, MILLENNIALS

AND CIVILITY.’Robert Reiss interviewed Frances

Hesselbein in an article published on Forbes.com and shared 242 times via

social networks.

Left: Frances Hesselbein, honored with the inaugural Maud Ballingston Booth Legacy Award, and representatives from HSBC and the Duane Reade Charitable Foundation, who were awarded with The Spirit of the Founders Award at Volunteers of America, Greater NY’s Annual Gala.

HESSELBEIN INSTITUTE RANKED NO. 20 IN LEADERSHIP 500’S ANNUAL RANKING OF THE BEST INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

FOR THE EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW, LEADER TO LEADER RECEIVES APEX AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN ‘MAGAZINE AND JOURNAL WRITING’ AND ‘SITE & CONTENT WRITING.’

LEADER TO LEADER IPAD APP RECEIVES SECOND PLACE FOR ITS INTUITIVE USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN IN THE “BEST MOBILE SMARTPHONE APP” IN THE 37TH ANNUAL SIPA AWARDS.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AWARDS FRANCES WITH THE 225TH MEDALLION, FOR HER ACHIEVEMENTS WHICH HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO PITT’S PROGRESS.

T&D MAGAZINE PROFILES HESSELBEIN AMONG “THE BIGGEST NAMES IN THE INDUSTRY” IN ASTD’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE.

DIVERSITY WOMAN MAGAZINE AWARDS FRANCES THE MOSAIC LEGEND AWARD AT THE NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, GREATER NEW YORK HONORS FRANCES WITH THE MAUD BOOTH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN FRONT OF 300 GUESTS.

FORBES.COM PROFILES FRANCES IN ‘AMERICA’S GREATEST LEADER SHARES HER WISDOM ON LEADERSHIP, WOMEN, MILLENNIALS AND CIVILITY.’

KIDS DISCOVER.COM LISTS ‘HESSELBEIN ON LEADERSHIP’ NO. 6 ON A LIST OF 10 BOOKS EVERY TEACHER SHOULD READ. THE ARTICLE WAS SHARED 398 TIMES VIA SOCIAL NETWORKS.

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MAKING HEADLINES

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THE HUFFINGSTON POST PUBLISHED FOUR TIMELYCONTRIBUTIONS FROM FRANCES HESSELBEIN IN THEIR SOCIAL IMPACT SECTION.

FORTUNE.COM PUBLISHES ‘ESCAPING THE NETWORKING RUT’, BY SANYIN SIANG. THE ARTICLE WAS SHARED THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKS 152 TIMES.

FRANCES ATTENDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM AT REQUEST OF PRESIDENT AND MRS. OBAMA ON NOVEMBER 20.

FRANCES CONTRIBUTES TO SHERYL SANDBERG’S LEAN IN STORIES ON LEANIN.ORG.

KEYNOTE WITH CHRISTINE COMAFORD, CAROLE HYATT AND DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, GABRILLA STERN PROFILED ON THE NEXT WOMEN BUSINESS MAGAZINE.

THIRD ANNUAL WORLD BUSINESS & EXECUTIVE COACH SUMMIT PROFILES FRANCES FOR 175 COMMUNITY, BUSINESS, EDUCATIONAL LEADERS.

HESSELBEIN GLOBAL ACADEMY FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

The fifth annual Leadership Summit was held July 20-23, 2013. Global Students from 17 countries gathered at the University of Pittsburgh for the annual four-day event. Regina E. Herzlinger, the Nancy R. McPherson Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, served as the Hesselbein Lecture keynote speaker. In addition to the unique educational leadership curriculum, students participated in civic engagements throughout the city of Pittsburgh.

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2013 IMPACT FOSTERING LEADERSHIP BY SHARING WISDOM AND INSPIRATION

Left, Above: Class of 2013, Hesselbein Global Academy Students

17COUNTRIES2013 Academy students represented countires including

Guatemala, India, Kenya, Belgium, South Africa, Nigeria, El Salvador, Brazil, Taiwan, and Iraq.

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LEADERS IN ACTIONQ&A PROFILES

In 2013, the Institute, in collaboration with executive coach and author Jason Womack, published interviews with leaders who inspire great ethical leadership. Profiles include Q&A’s with Bill DeMarco, Commander, Southeast Region Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at USAF; Nilofer Merchant, a corporate director, business writer and speaker; and Bernadette McGlade, Commissioner of the Atlantic 10 collegiate athletic conference.

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2013 IMPACT FOSTERING LEADERSHIP BY SHARING WISDOM AND INSPIRATION

GENERALS IN TRANSITION SERIES

The 2013 quarterly dinners hosted more than 120 officers—both Army and Air Force—spouses, and guests. 2013 marked the final installment of the program run by the Institute, and Kay Stephenson—the President of Generally Speaking, Inc. and former Director of the Executive Outreach Office for the Chief of Staff, United States Army—now works to further the program.

120 Officers

CROSS-SECTOR LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON

The Hesselbein Institute convened social, private and public sector leaders in a two-hour leadership dialogue, hosted at 320 Park Avenue by Mutual of America. Frances addressed management challenges, leadership imperatives of our time, and new strategies for cooperation across all sectors. Eight participants joined in a Q&A session and engaged with Frances in dialogue about the issues most relevant to their industry.

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LEADERS OF THE FUTURE HONORED

On Monday, October 21, 2013 The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute presented The 8th annual Leader of the Future Award to Beth Comstock, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of GE, who shared that “Leadership is a lifelong journey of everyday acts that teach us, bit by bit, we are part of something bigger than anyone of us could ever be individually.” Five NEXT Leaders of the Future were also awarded for their outstanding contributions to the community. Mutual of America hosted the event for 130 cross-sector guests. The Institute raised $299,000.

6 Honorees130 Guests

SERVICES

IMPACT CON.T

FOSTERING LEADERSHIP BY SHARING WISDOM AND INSPIRATION

Above: Dinner Host and Chairman Thomas J. Moran, Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, 2013 Leader of the Future Beth Comstock and Frances Hesselbein.

Right: Board of Governors member, Joan Snyder Kuhl.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT VIDEO SERIES

Taavo Godtfredsen, Executive Producer at SkillSoft interviewed Frances in a series of six brief videos for their Leadership Development Channel which has over 1 million subscribers, the majority of whom are managers from large organizations around the world.

6 Videos5125 ViewsEXECUTIVE MBA STUDENTROUNDTABLE

Author Noel Tichy and 18 Asian executive MBA students convened on the 34th floor of Mutual of America to participate in a leadership roundtable, completing a trip to New York City and the Silicon Valley, providing understanding of US businesses in key industries.

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IMPACT CON.T

FOSTERING LEADERSHIP BY SHARING WISDOM AND INSPIRATION

Left: Frances Hesselbein and Andrew Wilkes.

Below: 2013 NEXT Leaders of the future: Adam Braun,

Andrew Wilkes, Taryn Davis, Scott Warren, and Luke Owings.

2013 PARTNERSCOLLABORATING WITH LEADERS INALL THREE SECTORS

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MUTUAL OF AMERICA

Mutual of America Life Insurance Company provides services for the pension, retirement, and long-range savings needs of various organizations and their employees.

Since 1996, Mutual of America and the Hesselbein Institute have worked together to offer the Community Partnership Award, which recognizes successful cross sector partnerships and the outstanding contributions those partnerships make to society.

In 2013, the Institute managed the evaluation of hundreds of applications of organizations who applied, and worked with Mutual of America to choose the national award-winning program, Leader Dogs for the Blind’s Inside to Outside Initiative – Prison Puppy Raising Program.

617 Applications1 National-Winner

THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

West Point’s mission, to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country speaks directly to Frances Hesselbein’s mantra “To Serve Is To Live.”

Annually, the Institute partners with West Point on the Minority Visitation Program focusing on cadet candidates, as well the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Hesselbein Student Leadership Program.

Frances Hesselbein served as the keynote during the West Point Women’s Summit, which included women of the first class to graduate in 1980 to the cadets from the Class of 2016.

158 Leaders + Cadets

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Each year, the HesselbeinInstitute vets hundreds of applications through the initial screening process and works with the Mutual Foundation team to determine the top 12 finalists. This year, the Institute reviewed 617 applications and was given a $25,000 gift. Above:Leader Dogs for the Blind’s Inside to Outside Initiative – Prison Puppy Raising Program

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Left: Frances Hesselbein with Captain Emily Hannenberg and a cadet before lunch at the West Point Women’s Summit.

180PARTNERSHIPSSince its inception in 1996, the Community

Partnership Award has recognized 180 partnerships from cities and towns all across America.

AMERICAN MANAGEMENTASSOCIATION

The Institute continues to partner with the American Management Association (AMA), to offer leadership development opportunities: a subscription to our Leader to Leader Journal and one free AMA professional development course – valued at $2,000. In 2013, 25 professional development opportunities to deserving applicants committed to working toward social sector goals and bringing innovation to community were awarded.

25 Scholarships

PARTNERS CON.T

COLLABORATING WITH LEADERS INALL THREE SECTORS

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In 2013, an additional section — ‘About the cover image’ — was added to the Journal. The artwork depicted on the cover of each issue is described and discussed.Our hope is that readers will recall the cover image and its representation throughout each article featured in the issue.

Above: Leader to Leader received APEX Awards of Excellence in ‘Magazine and Journal Writing’ and Site & Content Writing

WILEY & SONS

The Institute’s ongoing partnership with John Wiley & Sons produces the award-winning, quarterly Leader to Leader Journal, written by today’s most influential leaders and thinkers.

Issues No. 67-70, published in 2013, include pieces by Frances Hesselbein, Jason Womack, Freeman A. Hrabowski III, Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha, Margaret Wheatley, Rebecca Shambaugh, Chip R. Bell & Marshall Goldsmith, Elliott Masie, Lee Cockerell, and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.

4 Issues48 Authors2 APEX Awards

PARTNERS CON.T

COLLABORATING WITH LEADERS INALL THREE SECTORS

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Above: Cover images of Leader to Leader Journal issues 67-70, 2013.

#1 OF 2,100 Leader to Leader Journal has been ranked #1 of

2,100 Journals and Magazines for the eighth annual year by APEX Awards for Publication Excellence.

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GLOBAL DIALOGUECENTER

The Global Dialogue Center is a virtual gathering place for people throughout the world with a focus on leadership, professional and personal development.

Since 2010, founder and author Debbe Kennedy has partnered with the Institute to Host Being a Leader LIVE! global webinars.

The September 17 Global Webinar, “Women of Substance, Being a Leader LIVE” was a great success with 402 leaders representing 36 countries in attendance.

402 Leaders 36 Countries

PARTNERS CON.T

COLLABORATING WITH LEADERS INALL THREE SECTORS

CARDINAL STRITCHUNIVERSITY

The Cardinal Stritch University School of Leadership programs are aimed at professionals across fields and worldwide, with present or emerging leadership responsibilities, in various organizations including higher educational institutions.

The Cardinal Stritch University School of Leadership collaborated with the Institute to offer Leadership Dialogues Online Development Curriculum, including discussion questions and further reading on a diverse set of leadership themes discussed throughout our video collection.

130 Videos

PARTNERS CON.T

COLLABORATING WITH LEADERS INALL THREE SECTORS

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Feedback gathered from the webinar Reflection Survey described the value participants personally received: “life changing”...”introspective”...”heart-opening”...”inspiring to the point I want to take action” ...”uplifting, insightful, positive”... “powerful” ...”very heartfelt.”

Left: 402 leaders representing 30+ countries participated in our global webinar,“Women of Substance.”

1000INSIGHTS During webinar registration, leaders and innovators

across the world shared leadership questions, ideas and insights that were incorporated into the webinar.

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4/11 WEST POINT WOMEN’S SUMMIT ‘FACING CHALLENGES, FOSTERING HOPE’ | 50 WEST POINT ALUMNAE

4/27 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP KEYNOTE AND Q&A | 20 DOCTORAL NURSING STUDENTS

4/29 2011 HESSELBEIN GLOBAL ACADEMY SUMMIT ALUMNI ONLINE GATHERING | 50 GLOBAL ACADEMY STUDENTS – CLASS OF 2011

1/10 WEST POINT’S MCDONALD CADET LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE WITH MARSHALL GOLDSMITH | 84 INDIAN AND CHINESE FELLOWS

3/15 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF GWINNETT GA’S ‘PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP AT ALL COSTS’ | 150 HIGH SCHOOL, PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND SOCIAL SECTOR LEADERS

4/10 INDIANA UNIVERSITY WELLS SEMINAR IN LEADERSHIP | 25 SENIOR HONORS STUDENTS IN THE KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

5/16 NEW YORK LEADERSHIP CENTER’S ‘ASSESSING YOUR ORGANIZATION’ CONFERENCE AND KEYNOTE | 35 CROSS SECTOR LEADERS

6/26 THE UNITED NATION’S HAPPINESS ASSEMBLY, THE HATCHERY AND THE WALL STREET JOURNAL’S WOMEN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | 400 LEADERS

4/16 AIR FORCE ACADEMY’S FRANCES HESSELBEIN STUDENT 2 STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | 12 JAPANESE AND AMERICAN MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION COALITION PROGRAM FELLOWS

2013 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS CONVENING LOCALLY + GLOBALLY

6/28 THIRD ANNUAL WORLD BUSINESS & EXECUTIVE COACH SUMMIT | 175 COMMUNITY, BUSINESS, EDUCATIONAL LEADERS

7/24 THE HESSELBEIN INSTITUTE HOSTS CROSS-SECTOR LEADERS IN A LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON KEYNOTE + Q&A SESSION | 8 INTERGENERATIONAL LEADERS

9/12 PENNCLO EXECUTIVE DOCTORAL PROGRAM’S ‘LEARNING LEADERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY’ SKYPE SESSION | 30 SENIOR CROSS SECTOR LEADERS

9/17 402 LEADERS REPRESENTING 36 COUNTRIES PARTICIPATE IN BEING A LEADER LIVE WEBINAR WITH FRANCES

9/20 MUTUAL OF AMERICA LEADERSHIP GRADUATION | 10 MUTUAL OF AMERICA EMPLOYEE GRADUATES

9/25 GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA RE-DEDICATION CEREMONY | 60 CURRENT STAFF MEMBERS OF THE GIRLS SCOUTS OF THE USA

4/18 NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE AND BARUCH COLLEGE’S ‘STRENGTHENING THE NONPROFIT SECTOR’S HUMAN CAPITAL’ | 70 LEADERS

7/23 FRANCES PROVIDES SKYPE KEYNOTE ADDRESS TO CONCLUDE THE HESSELBEIN ACADEMY’S 2013 LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | 60 LEADERS + MENTORS

10/22 NOEL TICHY AND ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GLOBAL STUDENTS VISIT 320 PARK AVENUE FOR LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE | 18 ASIAN MBA STUDENTS

2013 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS CONVENING LOCALLY + GLOBALLY

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10/28 WEST POINT’S FRANCES HESSELBEIN STUDENT 2 STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | 12 MCEC MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION COALITION PROGRAM FELLOWS

11/20 FRANCES PROVIDES KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING AFTER RECEIVING DIVERSITY WOMAN’S PRESTIGIOUS MOSAIC AWARD | 75 NEW YORK BUSINESS LEADERS

10/22 FRANCES DELIVERS SKYPE ADDRESS FOR SYNERGIZED EARTH NETWORK LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, ORGANIZED BY HESSELBEIN GLOBAL ACADEMY STUDENTS | 70 LEADERS ACROSS GENERATIONS

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BENEFACTORS2013

($50,000 AND ABOVE)Bright China Social FundFrances Hesselbein Mutual of America Life Insurance Company

(20,000 AND ABOVE)BBDOGinger and Will ConwayEdelmanGEDr. Marshall GoldsmithJohn Wiley & SonsAlexander Jutkowitz on behalf of Group SJRThomas J. MoranSalesforce.com Starcom Mediavest Group

(10,000 AND ABOVE)Kenneth KirschnerChristine Toretti

($5,000 AND ABOVE)Nelson Del Rio

(1,000 AND ABOVE)Darlyne BaileyRobert BufordPatrick BurnsCMS SystemsLee CockerellNelson Del RioElizabeth Haas EdersheimChris FralicToshiko InoueGeneva Johnson

Nancy LublinDennis ManningDeanna MulliganClarence Pearson Rebecca ShambaughRichard ShubertUniversity of PennsylvaniaVaynermedia LLCWomen’s Leadership Summit

($50 AND ABOVE) Stan AltmanStephen DumontSue HanleyTheodore HarrisonRhett HerandezRobert IvanyJoan Snyder KuhlStephen LeisenringTaylor LinaburgMary Rose MainNYC Leadership CouncilSally ProutyMilana ValmontWinston Worrell

IN KIND CONTRIBUTORSGhirardelli Chocolate CompanyDebbe Kennedy

Years Ended December 31, 2013

Revenue and Support

Contributions 115,440

Contributed facilities 8,000

Contributed professional services 0

Special events, net of direct costs of $15,135 283,878

Publication royalties 93,978

Membership fees 2,100

Workshop fees and books 0

Interest and dividend income 96

Other Income 0

Total Revenue and Support 503,492

Expenses

Program activity 241,730

Fundraising 9,303

General and Administrative 128,704 Total Expenses 379,737

Change in net Assets 123,755

Net Assets, Beginning of Year 76,324

Net Assets, End of Year 200,079

The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute has always prided itself on doing an enormous amount of work with limited resources. We are working to build on our assets and accomplishments to secure our ability to further our mission to strengthen the leadership of the social sector. Contributions are necessary for our organization to thrive and achieve long-term impact. Your gift, in any amount best suited to your personal circumstances, will be deeply appreciated and carefully stewarded by the Institute. As you consider your annual, capital and planned giving, we hope you will remember us. To make a donation, please visit us online at HesselbeinInstitute.org

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2013 FINANCIALS 2013

BENEFACTORS2012

20 BENEFACTORS + FINANCIALS

($50,000 AND ABOVE)Bright China Social FundFrances HesselbeinMutual of America Life Insurance Company

(20,000 AND ABOVE)Ginger and Will ConwayFord Motor CompanyDr. Marshall GoldsmithGuardian Life InsuranceEric Hippeau on behalf of SoftbankJohn Wiley & SonsMichael KassonKass and Michael LazerowK.H. Moon

(10,000 AND ABOVE)GreycroftKenneth KirschnerCharles O’Connor IIIWPP Group

($5,000 AND ABOVE)Toshiko InoueMr. and Mrs. Yixing LinDennis Manning

($1,000 AND ABOVE)Darlyne BaileyBill BonnellPatrick BurnsLee CockerellNelson Del RioJoseph Drago

Murray DropkinChris FralicG.G.V. Management LLCToshiko InoueInstitute for PhilanthropyGeneva JohnsonJones Lang LasalleDennis ManningDiane PaddisonClarence PearsonMac PierPPC FoundationKeith SchaeferGeneral and Mrs. Eric K. ShinsekiEthan SkerryBonita ThompsonUnited Way

($50 AND ABOVE) James BarclayCommunities FoundationMaurice GreenIrwin KatzJoan Snyder KuhlStella Annelle LewisMary Rose MainJeanette MitchellNYC Leadership CenterGeoff SuttonWinston Worrell

IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONSGhirardelli Chocolate CompanyDebbe Kennedy Jim Kouzes and Barry PosnerMark and Bonita ThompsonJason Womack

BENEFACTORS2012

FINANCIALS 2012

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Year Ended December 31, 2012

Revenue and Support

Contributions 1,71,677

Contributed facilities 150,000

Contributed professional services 0

Special events, net of direct costs of $12,665 261,535

Publication royalties 87,794

Membership fees 14,484

Workshop fees and books 0

Interest and dividend income 96

Other Income 0

Total Revenue and Support 685,586

Expenses

Program activity 503,462

Fundraising 39,665

General and Administrative 160,009 Total Expenses 703, 134

Change in net Assets (17,548)

Net Assets, Beginning of Year 93,872

Net Assets, End of Year 76,324

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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Dear Friends,

“Proud to be an America.” These five words describe my experience in Washington, D.C., November 20, 2013. The President and First Lady hosted a dinner at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Medal of Freedom as established by President Kennedy. As a 1998 recipient of this Medal, I was one of the dinner guests.

We entered the Smithsonian right behind Aretha Franklin and just before civil rights, immigrant workers and women’s advocate Delores Huerta, and Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who let me know that “height is overrated.” (He is very tall, I struggle to make five feet.)

The atmosphere was similar to a beautiful family reunion. Past Medal of Freedom recipients mingled with newly honored awardees. Each guest stood between President and Mrs. Obama and Former President Bill and Hillary Clinton for a photograph. Arturo Sandoval sang jazz with a military orchestra.

Frequently, I quote the great Duke Ellington, who often described a remarkable artist or an extraordinary work “beyond category”; so it was my great pleasure to learn that the National Museum of American History has in its collection the Medal of Freedom awarded to Duke Ellington. The medal is said to hold many layers of meanings for Ellington, whose father worked as a butler and occasionally “buttled” at the White House. According to one article, for Ellington to be recognized so highly in a place where his father once had to enter through the back door is a poignant reminder of where our country has been and where it continues to progress.

I am indebted to my traveling companion and Institute board member Charlie O’Connor, who escorted me to the dinner. There was beautiful openness and a sense of family that night that will carry me into the New Year.

To Serve Is To Live,

A SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE FROM FRANCES

Above: The President, Frances Hesselbein, Charles J. O’Connor, and First Lady, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Back Cover: Award Winners Frances Hesselbein and Bakary “Didi” Diallo, Volunteers of America- Greater New York 18th annual gala, a New York Winter’s Eve.

TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN

ANNUAL REPORT

IMPACTING LIVES

TO SERVE IS TO LIVE