For any movement to gain momentum, it must start with a small action. This action becomes multiplied by the masses, and is made tangible when leadership changes course due to the weight of the movement's voice. Adam Braun actionduegain share on social
When you have a celebrity who is willing to shine his personal spotlight on the non-profit and can also speak articulately about the mission, that's really the best of both worlds. Adam Braun articulatelycelebritymission Change image and share on social
A major celebrity is a major brand, and major brands pick very critically what other brands they're going to associate with. So an A-list celebrity usually picks an A-list brand. Adam Braun associatebrandcelebrity Change image and share on social
Each of the bracelets I wear is from a long trip I've taken. One is from Nicaragua. One is from Nepal. One is from Guatemala. One is from Laos. They don't come off. I walk into a lot of very high-level boardrooms now, and I present to distinguished conferences, but these bracelets remind me of the places I've been and the people I've met. Adam Braun boardroombraceletconference share on social
Made with Pencils is grounded in the creativity of a few, propelled by the financial support of many, and most importantly, it's empowering generations to come. A simple idea, a heartfelt desire, and a world of possibility. A pencil, a promise, and a dream. Adam Braun creativitydesiredream share on social
While many in the social enterprise space often qualify themselves as 'non-profit,' these organizations should instead treat themselves as 'for-purpose.' These organizations should focus on their mission to create social good, while still treating themselves with the same commitment to rigor and discipline as the best for-profits. Adam Braun commitmentcreatediscipline share on social
We have every resource necessary to provide access to education for every child on the planet; we just need to commit to enabling it. Adam Braun accesschildcommit Change image and share on social
It is the local community that needs to own the commitment to education. Adam Braun commitmentcommunityeducation Change image and share on social
The most abundant resources that we possess amongst the 1.5 million nonprofits in the United States are passion and knowledge, yet our most scarce resource is collaboration. Adam Braun abundantcollaborationknowledge Change image and share on social
It always surprises me when donors who operate successful businesses assume that just building a school structure means that a community now has access to education. When creating a business, does renting an office space now mean that you're producing goods, training staff and generating revenues? Adam Braun accessassumebuild share on social