We take our work seriously—because it reflects who we are. When our name is on it, it means we’ve thought about it, discussed it, reviewed it, edited it, and proofed it. We hold ourselves and each other to high standards. When we struggle, we stick with it. When we excel, we celebrate as a team.
We are curious and excited to learn. Our instinct to question, explore, and understand fuels constant improvement and professional growth. It’s what makes us trusted experts, and generous ones. We actively share what we know—writing books, speaking at conferences, and in everyday conversation. At Benefactor Group, a casual comment sparks lively discussion, a paper, a new partnership. We debate and encourage constructive conflict. We don’t leave well enough alone. We tweak, revisit, and improve; or discover that the original approach is best. We are drawn to places of intellectual exchange—conferences, forums, leadership associations. We never stop learning and teaching—and we never stop asking why.
While our values unite us, we do not all fit the same mold—and we thrive because of our differences. Our team and clients bring a mix of perspectives and experiences: analysts, creatives, idealists, pragmatists, extroverts, and introverts. We strive to be authentic with one another. At Benefactor Group, it’s okay to ask questions and face challenges—we’ve all been there. We create safe spaces to speak up, support one another, and grow together. We believe our colleagues and clients do their best work when they feel supported and free to be themselves.
We are confident that our clients, our colleagues, and our firm can succeed. We build on what is strong—appreciation, gratitude, positivity—because people and organizations change in the direction they inquire. There is always a path forward, and we search for solutions grounded in the best of who we are. When faced with a challenge, we look for opportunities. We are quick to offer praise, and give feedback regularly—not to criticize, but to foster learning and growth. When we tell the hard truth, we tell it kindly. Our words and actions reflect a deep belief in each other and in what’s possible.
