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How Vanguard Is Making Real Social Change with the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

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Summary

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. Filmed live in the Vanguard Studio, watch this behind-the-scenes footage of this podcast recording.

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AJ Jordan and Jenny Bogoni
Head of Community Stewardship and President of the Vanguard Group Foundation | Chief of Community Engagement and Public Programs at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

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Sona Khosla

Chief Impact Officer, Benevity

In her role as Chief Impact Officer, Sona is at the helm of Benevity Impact Labs, an incubator and social innovation lab. Sona and her team bring cutting-edge data, research and insights to help organizations and individuals maximize their impact and inclusion efforts, and authentically live their purpose.

AJ Jordan and Jenny Bogoni

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