On the final episode of this season of The Value in Giving, join Rebecca Moffett, President of Vanguard Charitable, and Elaine Kenig, Chief Communications Officer, as, they reflect on the remarkable stories and insights shared by extraordinary nonprofits and generous donors throughout the season. From the Martha's Vineyard Museum to Shelter House, the San Francisco Marin Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Aramark, Congreso, and GiveDirectly, each episode has offered valuable lessons o...
Sep 26, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Join Rebecca Moffett, President of Vanguard Charitable, in this episode of “The Value in Giving” podcast, as she discusses trust-based philanthropy and how unconditional cash transfers help those in extreme poverty, with GiveDirectly, a nonprofit organization based in East Africa, working towards aiding families living in extreme poverty. Caroline Teti is the Director of Recipient Advocacy for GiveDirectly. GiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization operating in East Africa that helps families liv...
Sep 12, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Join Rebecca Moffett, President of Vanguard Charitable, in this episode of "The Value in Giving" podcast, as she discusses strategic corporate giving with a donor-advised fund (DAF). Aramark, a renowned Philadelphia-based company providing food, facilities, and uniform services worldwide, has entrusted Vanguard Charitable with its charitable giving for over 20 years. Jami Leveen, Vice President of Community Partnerships at Aramark, shares how a donor-advised fund has empowered their corporate gi...
Sep 05, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Join host Rebecca Moffett on today’s episode of The Value in Giving podcast as she chats with Corrine O’Connell, the Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. Corrine brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive background to this enlightening conversation as she and Rebecca delve into trust-based philanthropy and unrestricted giving. The podcast highlights the unique approach that donors can take to make an impact on organizations like Habitat for Humanity, and how flexibility...
Aug 29, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 3
To launch our third season of “The Value in Giving” podcast, Vanguard Charitable invites you to join us in celebrating our 25th anniversary. Since our founding in 1997, we have granted over $15 billion to more than 113,000 organizations, making a significant impact on philanthropy. In this multi-episode mini-series, we delve into the stories of three nonprofits that were among Vanguard Charitable's first grantees: Martha's Vineyard Museum, Shelter House, and the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. In...
Aug 22, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 2
To launch our third season of “The Value in Giving” podcast, Vanguard Charitable invites you to join us in celebrating our 25th anniversary. Since our founding in 1997, we have granted over $15 billion to more than 113,000 organizations, making a significant impact on philanthropy. In this multi-episode mini-series, we delve into the stories of three nonprofits that were among Vanguard Charitable's first grantees: Martha's Vineyard Museum, Shelter House, and the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. In...
Aug 15, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 1
To recap Season 2 of the Value of Giving podcast, host Rebecca Moffett is joined by Elaine Kenig, Director of Communications and Strategy at Vanguard Charitable. This season we've interviewed incredible organizations such as Save the Children, Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Surgo Ventures, Capshift, and Candid; including our own Mark Froehlich, Chief Financial Officer at Vanguard Charitable. In this final episode, we discuss a few key things we’ve learned this season such as the importance of...
Feb 24, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Host, Rebecca Moffett is joined by Jacob Harold, Executive Vice President at Candid to discuss different approaches to evaluating charitable organizations. With all of the available resources about nonprofits, what should donors look for? They discuss how donors can determine which resources are best for them and how to evaluate whether a nonprofit aligns with their own charitable purpose and goals.
Jan 06, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, Host Rebecca Moffett is joined by Liz Sessler, Chief Operating Officer at Capshift to discuss how you can maximize your charitable impact with creative giving vehicles such as recoverable grants. Liz and Rebecca discuss how recoverable grants are a strategic philanthropic tool donors can use for impact investing through their donor-advised fund. This episode will detail how recoverable grants are different from traditional grants, three ways donors use recoverable grants, and ti...
Dec 16, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On Episode 3 of the Value in Giving Podcast, Rebecca Moffett, President of Vangaurd Charitable, is joined by Vanguard Charitable’s Chief Financial Officer Mark Froehlich to discuss how donors can maximize their charitable impact by aligning their investments with charitable values. Our speakers will share various considerations that donors should make about their investment strategy, discuss the importance of understanding the philosophy behind an investment, and provide recommendations on the b...
Dec 01, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, host Rebecca Moffett, President of Vanguard Charitable talks with Hannah Kemp, Vice President for Impact and Growth at Surgo Ventures about what's next in the pandemic and philanthropy and understanding how to strengthen our communities by using data. Co-hosting with Rebecca is Magda Guillen Swanson, who manages the research and development program at Vanguard Charitable and partnered with Surgo to develop the Nonprofit Aid Visualizer (NAVi) which helps donors connect with nonpr...
Nov 17, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In Season 2’s first episode Jane Greenfield, President Emeritus of Vanguard Charitable kicks of the season by focusing on what's next in disaster relief and how donors can continue to make an impact. Joining the discussion is Patty McIlreavy, President and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of Save the Children, US.
Nov 03, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
During the course of our first season of The Value in Giving podcast, we've been fortunate to speak to some incredible guests. They include leaders from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, UNICEF USA, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the CDC Foundation, Feeding America, and the Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP). On this final episode of Season 1, Vanguard Charitable President Jane Greenfield and Vanguard Charitable Chief Strategic Planning Officer Rebecca Moffett discuss some...
Aug 10, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On Episode 6 of the Value in Giving podcast, Vanguard Charitable President Jane Greenfield welcomes Katherina "Kat" Rosqueta from The Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP) at the University of Pennsylvania. On this podcast, the two discuss what exactly "high impact" philanthropy means and what role CHIP has in the battle against COVID-19. Rosqueta shares some tips to make the most of one's charitable donation and how the organization she started is delivering positive change.
Jul 06, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On Episode 5 of the Value in Giving podcast, Casey Marsh, Chief Development Officer of Feeding America, joins Vanguard Charitable President Jane Greenfield to discuss the invaluable role Feeding America is playing to help alleviate hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. With increasingly more people battling what the organization calls "food insecurity," the need for charitable support in the world of hunger relief has arguably never been greater. On this podcast, Marsh talks about how hunger is o...
Jun 22, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On Episode 4 of the Value in Giving podcast, Dr. Judy Monroe, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation, joins Vanguard Charitable President Jane Greenfield to talk about the critical role the CDC Foundation is playing in the fight against COVID-19 not just in the U.S. but around the globe. Monroe talks about what the CDC Foundation is doing now to support relief efforts and how today's work has been informed by the Foundation's fight against pandemics and epidemics in the past. Additionally, this...
Jun 09, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On Episode 3 of the Value in Giving podcast, Victoria Vrana, Deputy Director of Policy, Systems and Giving by All at 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 c...
May 19, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 ...
May 06, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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...
Apr 30, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Philanthropy is a powerful tool that creates lasting change and brings much-needed relief in times of crisis. Now, as we face the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important that ever to focus philanthropic efforts on bringing relief to the millions impacted by the virus. Hosted by Vanguard Charitable President Jane Greenfield, the Value in Giving is a podcast that brings together leaders from nonprofit organizations and community foundations across the world of philanthropy. Learn more about the im...
Apr 30, 2020•48 sec•Season 1Ep. 1
