High Foundation is committed to leading with a heart of service and a spirit of collaboration. In the words of our founder, S. Dale High, we believe that the more we can do together, the more we can become.

Servant Leadership

• We listen carefully.
• We approach our work with humility.
• We develop trustworthy relationships.
• We actively collaborate with community partners, coworkers, and peers.
• We operate with a high level of integrity and transparency.

Boldness

• We have the courage to take risks, even in the midst of challenges and uncertainties.
• We seek out and support innovation to keep our ideas fresh and to find new solutions.
• We are committed to transformative impact, by actively convening the resources and talent in our communities.
• We are forward thinking and are patient when necessary.
• We are a catalyst for change.

Equity

• We seek to ensure that everyone in our communities has the opportunity to be successful, recognizing that everyone is starting from a different place.
• We believe that everyone deserves dignity and respect.
• We include the people who are most affected by an issue in the dialogue about the solutions.

Stewardship

• We honor what has been given to us and the contributions of High coworkers, and we commit to being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us.
• We hold ourselves accountable to having an impact with the Foundation’s resources and to staying true to the Donor Intent and our guiding values.
• We understand our ownership of the High companies creates employment opportunities and positive community impact that is consistent with our mission.

Optimism

• We are full of hope and expectation as we approach our work.
• We have a positive focus, and we presume good intent.
• We persevere, even in the face of challenges.
• We believe we can make a difference.