The marble engraving of the word “excellence” shows my father-in-law pointing to the unfinished letter “e” to his grandson. Granddad described to my nine-year old son how the unfinished letter represents the never-ending quest for excellence.

We in the nonprofit community must sustain our passion for excellence in our work, especially in uncertain economic times when budgetary challenges threaten to distract us from our never-ending quest. Stay focused on excellence and reap the rewards.