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 giving efforts, amplifying their impact on causes aligned with their mission and benefiting thousands in need. Alongside Jami, Julia Rivera, Chief External Affairs Officer of Congreso, a nonprofit serving predominantly Latino neighborhoods, reveals the impact of Aramark's support through DAF grants on their programs and initiatives.
Get insights on Aramark's transformative volunteer experiences and fostering meaningful relationships with community organizations. Discover the key factors that make corporation-nonprofit partnerships successful in creating lasting positive change in communities. For donors, learn valuable advice on establishing impactful relationships with nonprofits for both immediate and long-term philanthropic outcomes.
Tune in to explore the world of corporate giving with a donor-advised fund and its potential to make a difference in communities. Visit Aramark.com, congreso.net, or vanguardcharitable.org for more information on this impactful approach to giving. Don't miss upcoming episodes of "The Value in Giving" podcast, where we delve into different aspects of philanthropy and the power of giving.
Timecode Summary

• 0:00 - The podcast, "The Value in Giving," is hosted by Rebecca Moffett, President of Vanguard Charitable. Jami Leveen, Vice President of Community Partnerships at Aramark, is also on the podcast.
• 1:36 - Julia Rivera, Chief External Affairs Officer of Congreso, joins the podcast to discuss partnering with Aramark and its mission to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
• 2:58 - The discussion focuses on how a donor-advised fund has enabled and enhanced Vanguard Charitable's corporate giving efforts over the past two decades. It has helped magnify philanthropic efforts.
• 5:24 - Aramark's approach to fostering relationships with community organizations through transformational volunteer experiences and investing in them is explained. They use the "Care Give Do" matrix to evaluate opportunities.
• 9:12 - Congreso's mission, founded in 1977, is to improve access to healthcare for the Latino community in North Philadelphia. It has expanded to five service areas, including education and housing.
• 11:00 - The impact of Aramark's partnership with Congreso in Philadelphia is discussed, highlighting the various programs and initiatives that have positively affected the community.
• 12:51 - The keys to a successful corporation-nonprofit partnership are mentioned, including understanding the organization's needs and finding mutually beneficial relationships.
• 16:51 - The importance of ensuring a philanthropic partnership is additive and aligned with the organization's goals is emphasized.
• 19:14 - Strategies to help donors think about their giving include using donor-advised funds to drive strategic outcomes and create a more focused and impactful approach.