Charitable giving in the United States has remained at 2% of GDP since 1970.

Excellence requires us to prepare in advance.

We've got to build scale. We're going to hire the best people, build the best systems, and find solutions.

I love everybody but I don't have to hire everybody.

Talent matters. Systems matter. Strategies matter. We can't just bring nice people together and think we're going to solve the world's problems.

I hire talented, creative, passionate learners who have a history of turning intention into reality.

Fundraising requires looking someone eye-to-eye and say, "Will you help me" and don't say another thing. Just listen to them.