The Clifton Foundation is dedicated to research and education to find and develop the strengths of young people. We teach leaders and researchers to identify and develop strengths in young people. Each partner project has a ten-year goal for growth and impact. Our approach is personal, longitudinal, and experience-based. Top strengths researchers accumulate data and stories from schools across the country. Our mission is to report findings and take action on what works.
“Too much talent is wasted today in our schools and universities. Our future depends on finding and developing the strengths of young people.”
Connie Rath, President, The Clifton Foundation
OUR INITIATIVES
CLIFTON STRENGTHS INSTITUTE
Each year 30-40 students are selected as Clifton Builders and 50-80 are selected as strengths coaches. The Clifton Strengths Institute at University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides leadership to these student groups.
GLOBAL BUILDER ALUMNI NETWORK
Students who demonstrate a unique mindset for building social impact and economic energy where none previously existed, and successfully complete a Builders program graduate into the Global Builder Alumni Network.
STRENGTHS LABS
The Clifton Foundation sponsors an annual strengths lab event that brings together like-minded individuals for a developmental experience.
OUR IMPACT WORLDWIDE
We currently have builders from the U.S., Colombia, and Mexico!
Watch some videos of our programs from Colombia, the U.S., and Mexico!
MEET SOME OF OUR
BUILDERS!
Guilber Sorto Jr.
Purchasing agent/Project manager at Kawasaki
2017 Builder Alumnus, U.S. 🇺🇸
“My Clifton Builders experience has truly shaped who I am today. It offered invaluable real-world insights, honing my critical thinking skills that have been instrumental in both my personal and professional life.”
Zach Molzer
Principal & Founder of Molzer Development
2020 Builder Alumnus, UNL, U.S. 🇺🇸
Zach Molzer’s journey in real estate began immediately after college when he joined a real estate private equity group. This experience ignited his passion for real estate, reinvesting, and learning.
Joseph Kaplan
Co-Owner of Cedar Creek Coffee & Art
2019 Builder Alumnus, UNL, U.S. 🇺🇸
UNL graduates Joey and Tyra Kaplan founded Cedar Creek Coffee & Art, specializing in espresso, tea, and smoothies. They operate a coffee van in Omaha, with plans for a future store.
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