THE BONNER FOUNDATION for performance leadership
Building leaders who serve and lead under pressure
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to build leaders who serve and lead under pressure.
At the Bonner Foundation for Performance Leadership, we believe strong leaders don’t just happen — they are equipped, developed, and given the tools to succeed.
How We Fulfill the Mission
We do this through two tracks of impact that amplify The Debrief Advantage™ System:
1. Scholarships and Awards — recognizing and equipping student veterans preparing for careers in high-stakes environments such as aviation, healthcare, and public safety.
2. Foundation-Sponsored Keynotes — delivering resilience and leadership lessons to today’s professionals serving in demanding, high-stakes environments.
Two Tracks of Impact
Investing in Future Leaders: The Debrief Advantage™ Leadership Award
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Who it helps: Student veterans preparing for high-stakes careers of service, in high-stakes environments such as aviation, healthcare, and public safety.
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What it provides: A scholarship to ease financial burden, plus recognition as a leader who demonstrates resilience, courage, and readiness to serve under pressure.
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Why it matters: Veterans already know what it means to serve under pressure. This award helps them take the next step — building careers that protect lives, guide teams, and strengthen communities.
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Community benefit: Alongside the scholarship, the campus community receives a leadership keynote — ensuring more students walk away with tools they can apply immediately to grow and improve.
Supporting Today’s Leaders: Foundation-Sponsored Keynotes
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Who it helps: Leaders in aviation, healthcare, and public safety who often face immense challenges with limited resources.
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What it provides: A limited number of Foundation-sponsored, fee-waived keynotes each year. These are selectively awarded to conferences and associations whose mission aligns with ours.
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Why it matters: These leaders are responsible for guiding teams and protecting communities under pressure. By equipping them with proven tools for resilience, growth, and high-stakes leadership, we strengthen their ability to serve others when it matters most.
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Outcome: Leaders walk away with strategies they can put into practice immediately — building cultures of resilience and continuous improvement in high-stakes environments.
Our Campus Impact
The Bonner Foundation for Performance Leadership is honored to have contributed to the success of student leaders at the following institutions:
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Florida State University
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Texas A&M University
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University of Alabama
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University of Arizona
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University of California, Berkeley
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University of Colorado
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University of Connecticut
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University of Maryland
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University of Michigan
This is only the beginning. The Bonner Foundation for Performance Leadership is committed to expanding its reach and impact on campuses nationwide.
Our Values
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Service to Others — We equip leaders who dedicate their lives to protecting, guiding, and strengthening others.
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Continuous Improvement — We believe in leaders committed to growth — learning, adapting, and being better tomorrow.
Our Belief
When veterans are equipped to succeed, campuses thrive.
When leaders are prepared to serve and lead under pressure, they create safer, stronger communities.
That’s why the Bonner Foundation exists: to ensure the right people — those who serve others and are leading, or preparing to lead, in high-stakes environments — get the tools they need to succeed.
Acknowledgment
The Foundation is made possible by the generosity of its founder and select partners, ensuring scholarships and keynotes reach leaders who serve and lead under pressure.
Get Involved
The Foundation partners with universities, associations, and professional groups to ensure leaders who serve others get the tools they need.
Contact us to explore upcoming opportunities for scholarships or Foundation-sponsored keynotes.
Email: info@jeffbonner.com
Phone: (443) 977-6279
© 2025 by Jeff Bonner
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