About
The Sterling Foundation
Leave a meaningful and lasting impact through the Leadership Legacy Fund.
Thank you
We deeply appreciate your steadfast support and commitment to The Sterling Council. Your dedication plays a vital role in advancing our mission and fostering leadership excellence.
By contributing to the Sterling Foundation’s Leadership Legacy Fund, you can leave a meaningful and lasting impact. Your generosity enables us to sustain critical initiatives that honor the legacy of John A. Pieno, Jr. — Sterling’s visionary Founder and Chair Emeritus.
John A. Pieno, Jr.
How your donations make a difference
The John A. Pieno, Jr. Leadership Legacy Fund
The John A. Pieno, Jr. Leadership Legacy Fund is The Sterling Council’s fundraising campaign in memory of John A. Pieno, Jr., reflecting his legacy in leadership and dedication to organizational and personal advancement.
Donations will be earmarked for funding technology and innovation for The Sterling Council’s advancement.
Giving opportunities and recognition
- Captain's CircleCumulative contributions of $10,000 and above
- Leadership Legacy Partners$5,000 to $9,999
- Innovation Champions$1,000 to $4,999
- Future Builders$500 to $999
- Supporters of Innovation$100 to $499
- Momentum MakersUp to $99
Donate
You can make your donation today through our GoFundMe campaign or by sending a check to:
The Sterling Foundation
P.O. Box 13907
Tallahassee, FL 32317
Our roots
The Foundation of the Sterling Council
In 1992, Governor Lawton Chiles established the Florida Sterling Council (FSC) to recognize organizations exhibiting performance excellence throughout the State of Florida. The Florida Sterling Council was endorsed by Governor Buddy MacKay, Governor Jeb Bush, Governor Charlie Crist, Governor Rick Scott, and Governor Ron DeSantis. As the organization grew to serve additional states, the Florida Sterling Council was officially renamed The Sterling Council — a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation registered with the Florida Secretary of State and in compliance with all IRS requirements.
The Sterling Foundation’s primary purpose is to further The Sterling Council’s mission: to elevate organizational performance excellence.
Mission
The Foundation for The Sterling Council aims to promote and support organizational performance excellence through the Sterling Council performance management assessment and improvement processes.
Guiding Principles
The Guiding Principles outline expected behaviors of good governance, stewardship, accountability, communication, respect, and integrity — and provide assurances that private philanthropic funds are used for the good of the Foundation of The Sterling Council.
Foundation Objectives
- Raise sufficient funds to support Sterling's technology and supplement the assessment processes
- Oversee the investment of Foundation funds
- Identify fundraising goals and approve associated funding requirements for subsequent years to contribute to long-term sustainability
- Review Foundation accomplishments