named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
HOW Conversations
Series of dialogues exploring moral leadership across sectors and generations
HOW Research
Research initiative producing frameworks and metrics on moral leadership, including the annual State of Moral Leadership Report
HOW Summit on Moral Leadership
Annual off-the-record gathering of senior leaders from business, government, education, and other sectors to advance moral leadership
NXT-GEN Fellowship
Leadership development program for emerging leaders focused on moral authority and values-based decision-making
PAUSE
Foundational practice program teaching leaders to pause and reflect on values, relationships, and decision-making
The Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics
Annual prize recognizing ethical leadership in alignment with the legacy of Elie Wiesel
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Advocacy and convening for moral leadershipConvenes leaders across business, government, education, military, religion, media, and other sectors through summits, virtual gatherings, and dialogues to strengthen moral leadership and facilitate values-based conversations on critical societal issues.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Capacity building in moral leadershipProvides education, curated learning experiences, and leadership development programs—including the NXT-GEN Fellowship for Moral Leadership—to equip emerging and established leaders with moral frameworks, tools, and practices such as The Pause and the TRIP Model. The program has engaged approximately 1,000 fellows from six continents and 32 countries, with fellows required to complete a practicum applying moral leadership to real-world projects.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Direct service through public programmingProduces and hosts public-facing programming including the HOW Conversations video series, a podcast series, and the Moral Leadership Lab to highlight moral leadership and values-based decision-making in action through dialogues with leaders and experts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Research on moral leadershipConducts original research on moral leadership, including developing and testing metrics to assess moral qualities and behaviors in organizations through initiatives like the Moral Metrics Working Group with CHROs. Publishes findings in reports and leverages a Research Advisory Council to guide research agenda and projects.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.07M
Contributions & grants$1.81M59%
Program service revenue$1.17M38%
Investment income$90K3%
Other revenue$4
expenses
Total expenses$2.83M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.36M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.17M
Cash$536K
Investments$1.68M
Liabilities$463K
Net assets$2.71M
Liquid reserves9.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DANIELLE ZAPOTOCZNY | CHIEF OF STAFF & STRATEGIC INITATIVES | 40 | $153K |
| MAX COHEN | NXT-GEN PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $145K |
| ROSANNA FORREST | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY IMPACT | 40 | $134K |
| YOUNG RHEE | STRATEGY & PROGRAM ADVISOR (THRU SEP) | 40 | $110K |
board members · 8
- ADMIRAL JAMES STAVRIDIS — DIRECTOR
- ANGELA AHRENDTS DBE — DIRECTOR
- CHIP BERGH — DIRECTOR
- DARREN WALKER — DIRECTOR
- DENNIS NALLY — DIRECTOR
- DOV SEIDMAN — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
- NANCY GIBBS — DIRECTOR
- PAUL POLMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- 92NY Partner — Co-hosts the HOW Community Gathering for Moral Leadership and collaborates on advancing moral leadership in society.
- Ad Council Partner — Co-hosts discussions with the Ad Council on moral leadership and societal challenges through the HOW Conversations series.
- Amazon Music Partner — Distributes podcast content through Amazon Music
- Apple Partner — Includes Angela Ahrendts, former Senior Vice President of Apple Retail, on its Founding Board.
- Apple Podcasts Partner — Distributes podcast content through Apple Podcasts
- Axios Partner — Supported the premiere webcast of HOW Live.
- Blackstone Partner — Includes Dave Goldfein, Senior Advisor at Blackstone, on its Governing Board.
- Burberry Partner — Includes Angela Ahrendts, former CEO of Burberry, on its Founding Board.
- CHROs across a range of sectors Partner — Collaborates with chief human resources officers from various sectors through the Moral Metrics Working Group to develop and pilot organizational moral leadership metrics.
- Carlyle Partner — Includes Admiral James Stavridis, Vice Chairman of Carlyle, on its Founding Board.
- Crosswind Leadership Partner — Founded by Max Cohen, a HOW Fellow
- Dana Born Partner — Participated in a discussion with David Kohler on leading with integrity, humility, and purpose.
- Danielle Zapotoczny Partner — Appointed Executive Director to lead the Partnership for Moral Leadership in the Social Sector and guide community engagement and research efforts.
- David Kohler Partner — Discussed leading with integrity, humility, and purpose during disruption with Dana Born.
- Dov Seidman Partner — Author of foundational text "How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything," upon which the fellowship curriculum is based.
- Ford Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Ford Foundation through shared programming, including a HOW Conversation featuring Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation.
- Ford Foundation Partner — Includes Darren Walker, former President of Ford Foundation, on its Founding Board.
- Google Podcasts Partner — Distributes podcast content through Google Podcasts
- Harvard Business School Partner — Engages leaders from Harvard Business School in the HOW Conversations series, including Nitin Nohria and Hubert Joly.
- Harvard Kennedy School Partner — Collaborates with faculty and leadership at Harvard Kennedy School, including Nancy Gibbs.
- Harvard Kennedy School Partner — Features Anthony Foxx, Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, in the HOW Conversations series.
- Harvard Kennedy School of Government Partner — Hosts Dana H. Born, a HOW Fellow, as Lecturer of Public Policy
- Howard University Partner — Includes Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, Interim President of Howard University, on its Governing Board.
- Interfaith America Partner — Hosts Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith America, in the HOW Conversations series to discuss religious diversity and institution-building.
- Levi Strauss & Co. Partner — Includes Chip Bergh, former CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., on both Governing and Founding Boards.
- Mastercard Partner — Includes Jon Huntsman, President of Mastercard Strategic Growth, on its Governing Board.
- NFTE Partner — Includes Amy Rosen, former President and CEO of NFTE, as Senior Advisor and on its Governing Board.
- PwC Partner — Includes Dennis Nally, retired Chairman of PwC, on both Governing and Founding Boards.
- Rockefeller Foundation Partner — Former employer of Zia Khan, a HOW Fellow, where he served as Chief of Innovation
- Rockefeller Foundation Partner — Includes Zia Khan, Chief Innovation Officer at the Rockefeller Foundation, in the HOW Conversations series to discuss trust, innovation, and institutional transformation.
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strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Moral Authority as Foundation for Ethical Leadershipmethodology: moral_authorityBy cultivating moral leadership that stems from character, values, and internal motivation rather than formal power, the organization produces more trustworthy, impactful, and sustainable leadership outcomes because moral authority inspires action, builds trust, and creates shared meaning in a way that compliance or technical expertise cannot.