Take the Pledge for Excellence!
At the Baldrige Foundation, we’ve seen one truth stand the test of time: when leaders commit to excellence, everything changes. Organizations strengthen. Communities grow. Innovation becomes possible. The Pledge for Excellence is our national call to continue that momentum—inviting partners across every sector to help build a future defined by strong leadership, resilient systems, and sustained competitiveness.
Your support directly powers this work. When you make a pledge, you aren’t just donating—you are investing in the systems, tools, and programs that lift performance nationwide. You are helping us protect and strengthen the Baldrige Framework, expand access to leadership development, and provide resources that help organizations improve, innovate, and succeed.
Why the Pledge for Excellence Matters
Strengthening Leadership at Every Level
Your pledge fuels practical tools, training, and research that equip today’s leaders—and tomorrow’s—with the skills needed to thrive in a fast-changing world.
Accelerating Innovation and Continuous Improvement
You support the development of Baldrige-aligned technology, educational programs, and research that help organizations make smarter decisions, improve processes, and stay competitive.
Building Organizational and Community Resilience
The Baldrige Framework has guided America’s top-performing organizations for more than 35 years. Your investment helps ensure every sector—business, health care, education, government, and nonprofit—has access to the same proven roadmap.
The Ripple Effect of Your Support
When an organization adopts the Baldrige approach, improvement doesn’t stay contained—it spreads:
A business strengthens its systems and reduces waste, becoming more efficient and sustainable.
A school leverages Baldrige principles to shape students who think critically and lead with purpose.
A healthcare provider improves quality and safety for patients and families.
A community becomes more resilient, more collaborative, and more economically vibrant.
This is the long-standing legacy of Baldrige: a movement built by leaders who believe excellence is not a trend but a discipline. A tradition rooted in America’s most enduring values—accountability, innovation, service, and continuous improvement.
A Nationwide Movement Entering Its Next Chapter
Today, the Baldrige Foundation and the Institute for Performance Excellence are carrying that legacy forward through new programs, new technology, and new pathways for organizations to learn, grow, and succeed. Your pledge strengthens this work and expands its reach nationwide.
Imagine what tomorrow looks like when leaders have the tools to do their best work. That tomorrow is within reach—and your commitment helps make it real.
