“We appreciate the speed with which Vanguard Charitable has approved and issued our pandemic response grant requests to local organizations dealing with food and shelter for those most at risk.” |
Anonymous survey: Donors respond to COVID-191
“Of all the benefits of having a Vanguard Charitable DAF, it never occurred to us that we might be uniquely able to respond to the needs of our community in an emergency. To be able to lump several years’ worth of donations to charities at this time of greatest need is a privilege.” |
“We like to think of an organization, each week, that would benefit from our help. Hopefully we can all keep giving to those who need it most. ” |
“My personal motivation is that giving is potentially the most impactful thing I can do to help at this time.” |
3. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Victoria Vrana
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On Episode 3 of the Value in Giving podcast, Victoria Vrana, Deputy Director of Policy, Systems and Giving by All at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, speaks with Jane Greenfield about the unique and critical role the Gates Foundation is playing in COVID-19 relief. Victoria shares insights from the front lines of the Gates Foundation’s role in COVID-19 treatment development, vaccine development, and health initiatives across the globe. Additionally, the two discuss how charitable organizations and individuals can give back during the world’s most critical time of need.
2. UNICEF USA, Michael Nyenhuis
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On Episode 2 of the Value in Giving podcast, Michael Nyenhuis, President and CEO of UNICEF USA, speaks with Jane Greenfield about how his organization is supporting children around the world before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As the newly appointed leader of the organization, Michael shares a bit about his philanthropic background and how one of America's most recognizable charities is fighting the Coronavirus by delivering needed medical supplies and educational solutions to those who need them most. To view the celebrity-filled, special event Michael references in the podcast, visit www.unicefwontstop.org.
1. Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Nicole Taylor
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On Episode 1 of the Value in Giving podcast, Nicole Taylor, President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, speaks with Jane Greenfield about the importance of supporting COVID-19 relief efforts through philanthropy. Nicole shares more about how her background as a public school teacher inspired her to be an agent of change and how the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and its donors are working to alleviate the serious inequalities in our communities brought to light by COVID-19.
Season 1 Host
Jane Greenfield
President Emeritus
The Value in Giving Podcast, season one, is hosted by Jane Greenfield, President Emeritus of Vanguard Charitable, who successfully led the organization from 2015 to 2021. Jane, who previously served as a principal at Vanguard, rejoins the firm’s Institutional Investor Group as a member of its senior leadership team.
#GivingTuesdayNow a conversation with the organization behind the movement
May 04, 2020
Vanguard Charitable talks with #GivingTuesdayNow. A global day of giving and unity on May 5, 2020, as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. At a time when we are all experiencing the coronavirus pandemic, generosity gives everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others.
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Season 1 Episodes
Record-breaking donor response to COVID-19 disaster relief
Apr 21, 2020
Our donors’ response to the CIVOD-19 crisis has been unprecedented. DAFs are uniquely positioned to support the relief efforts. This article will share the overwhelming support, in numbers, from our donors who are supporting charities in need.
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