Will To Live Foundation Case Analysis

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Will to Live Foundation

Turning tragedy into triumph is easier said than done, but somehow while facing unimaginable loss, the Trautwein family did just that. On October 15, 2010, John and Susie Trautwein lost their teenage son Will to suicide. In the midst of their grief, they made a decision to honor the memory of their son’s life by committing to save the lives of other teens. The Will to Live (WTL) Foundation was founded and they have been dedicated to their mission of preventing teen suicide ever since.
Developing a long-term strategy and performance metrics are Trautwein’s top priorities. With these objectives in mind, this group focused on four components for further analysis. The internal and external factors that the organization is facing were analyzed, which allowed a definition of WTL’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. John Trautwein’s leadership style was observed, which provided characterizations of his traits and helped to identify his abilities as President of WTL. The foundation’s mission and program initiatives were evaluated in an order to determine their effectiveness. Lastly, WTL was considered from a donor’s perspective, in an order to identify motivating, and deterring factors. Further explanation of this analysis is continued below.
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John is seen as the face of the foundation, and his charismatic personality and ability to build relationships, result in loyal supporters and a positive view of the

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