Under his leadership, the Institute has adopted the mission of “helping build the spiritual foundation for a loving world.” The Institute’s goal is to help catalyze and support a global movement for spiritually-grounded personal and social transformation. As part of its broader strategy, the Institute is working with a growing number of partners globally to catalyze the articulation of a “shared sacred story” for humanity in the 21st century, and, domestically, to catalyze a national movement to “heal the heart of American democracy.”

Trained as a lawyer, Bob spent most of his career in Washington, working with a broad range of nonprofits and foundations, including the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector. His work involved strengthening nonprofit governance and helping to design and lead major national advocacy campaigns involving environmental and health issues and the right of nonprofit organizations to participate in the legislative process.