Values and Culture

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Our Values and Culture

We're a dedicated team of builders driven by core values that guide everything we do…

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Our Core Values

Put children first

Our investments must make a measurable difference in children’s lives – in better health, better education, and the capacity to thrive as adults.

Experience the reality

We base our investments on a sound, business-minded, and experiential appreciation of the on-the-ground situation. We believe that ideas and money are the easy part, hands-on execution is the difference.

Get started

We have a sense of urgency about our work. We believe in learning by doing.

Leadership counts

We attract top talent and creative problem solvers who recognize opportunities and drive for results. We provide mentorship and leadership development opportunities.

Measurement matters

We feel an obligation to find the most effective use of funds. We want to know whether our work is having a positive impact on children’s lives. We do this without defensiveness in order to make us better.

The collaborative culture at the foundation is what drives me. We’re all working toward the same goal: creating real opportunities for meaningful change for the people we serve.

Lindsay White

Officer, Executive Administration, Head of Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

I am grateful to work at a foundation that champions demonstrably effective solutions to significant challenges and, together with our partners, combines patience with urgency to create lasting, positive impact.

Grace Kalisha

Head of Data Driven Education, South Africa

It's a privilege to collaborate with high-caliber and diverse leaders across the globe and leverage resources to create lasting impact in India.

Abhishek Choudhary

Manager, Dell Aspire Scholars

By working closely with innovative and passionate nonprofit partners, we are transforming lives by helping to strengthen families, improve education and well-being, and create system change.

Nichole Aston

Manager, Greater Austin Programs, United States

Together, we’re building an extraordinary, purpose-driven team.

We are united in our mission, our purpose, and our culture. Driven by our ambition to identify, create, and expand opportunities for the people we serve.

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We work together to drive our mission forward. You can help us make an impact.

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