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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 50 MIN

How Vanguard is making real social change with the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

from Speaking of Purpose · host Benevity

In this episode of Speaking of Purpose, host Sona Khosla sits down with two remarkable changemakers: AJ Jordan, Head of Community Stewardship and President of the Vanguard Group Foundation, and Jenny Bogoni, Chief of Community Engagement and Public Programs at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.Together, they explore how long-term, relationship-based partnerships can create sustained impact in communities and how Vanguard’s approach to funding goes far beyond traditional philanthropy. From investing in grassroots literacy programs to enabling system-level change, this episode uncovers what it really looks like when a corporation listens deeply, funds boldly, and redefines what real change means.🔔 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and rate us!📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at benevity.com.Filmed live in the Vanguard Studio, watch this behind-the-scenes footage of this podcast recording.

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