Our Story
From informal giving to intentional family philanthropy - we are excited to share our journey with you.
Philanthropy had always been a deeply held value for each of us in Together for Good, but it wasn't until 2023 when the concept of giving in an intentional, coordinated way as a family really began. It was at this time that Together for Good was formed, and we have steadily grown and evolved ever since. We got our start with boots on the ground volunteerism and donations made here and there. Fueled by our passion to make a difference, we are now a coordinated effort with a philanthropic purpose, mission, vision, and strategic plan that has allowed us to deepen our relationships with our partner organizations, deploy multi-year grants, host quarterly meetings, connect with other philanthropic families, host annual fundraisers, create lasting impact and most importantly: connect as a family with a purpose at our annual retreats — it was at this first annual gathering where Scott and Susan Salka co-founded Together for Good with their adult children by bringing the family together not just to connect, but to ask a bigger question: What do we want our family’s impact on the world to be?
Each Year Together
Honing our Efforts
2023
Santa Fe, New Mexico
With facilitation from The Dallas Foundation, the family devised our Pillars of Giving — the framework that would guide every philanthropic decision going forward. This was the moment the family moved from informal generosity to intentional strategy.
2024
Bailey Island, Maine
The family crafted their logo and chose the name “Together for Good.” The initiative went from a set of ideas to a named, branded, shared identity. Bailey Island — already the family’s spiritual home in Maine — became the birthplace of our family impact group's identity.
2025
Whitefish, Montana
The family refined the pillars, deepened partner relationships, and began planning the technology, communications infrastructure and strategic plan to support the initiative’s growth.
2026
Corfu, Greece
The family further revised their strategic plan and adopted the tagline “Empathy in Action” — a phrase that captures not just what the family believes, but how they operate. Corfu marked the transition from planning to execution.
“We are better when we act together, and we act best when we lead with our hearts.”
The Salka family mantra