Charitable Activities
Supporting Military Caregivers: The 12 Days of Giving
As the holiday season always envelops us in its warmth, it’s also a time of giving and gratitude. One initiative that exemplifies this spirit was the “12 Days of Giving,” which last year focused on supporting military caregivers. These unsung heroes dedicate their lives to caring for veterans who have served and sacrificed for their […]
Bob McDonald Named a 2024 NACD Directorship 100™ Honoree
Bob McDonald has been named a 2024 NACD Directorship 100™ honoree as a Nonprofit Director of The Year. The annual NACD Directorship 100 TM Awards celebrates and recognizes the most influential directors and leaders in the corporate governance community who have demonstrated excellence in the boardroom through innovation, courage, and integrity. “This year’s recipients are […]
New Partnership Announced for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Recently, Bob McDonald, and had the privilege of spending an enriching day with passionate leaders and partners at EMD Serono, Inc. in Chicago this weekend during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Conference. During this eventful day, he and CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation Steven Schwab, proudly announced a new partnership between EMD […]
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Event
We had the honor of recently attending the Elizabeth Dole Foundation Heroes & History Makers Celebration, the ten-year anniversary of the foundation. Diane and I sat at the head table with Senator Dole, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, USAA CEO Wayne and Ginney Peacock, Hilton EVP Danny and Sharon Hughes, […]
Disabled American Veterans Dinner of Gratitude
The Diane J. and Robert A. McDonald Family Foundation was recently recognized by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at their Dinner of Gratitude on September 27, 2021 for being a “champion for veterans and DAV’s mission.” The McDonald family, led by past Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Robert A. McDonald, helped raise money […]
Music and Mind Live with Renée Fleming
On Tuesday, May 19, renowned soprano and arts & health advocate Renée Fleming will launch Music and Mind Live with Renée Fleming. The online series will feature the acclaimed singer and National Medal of Arts honoree in conversation with scientists and practitioners working at the intersection of music, neuroscience, and healthcare. Experts in fields such as […]
McDonald Family Foundation Contributes to Female Entrepreneurship Grant
The Robert A and Diane J. McDonald Foundation has contributed matching dollars with Main Street Ventures for the The Wendy S. Lea Female Founder Grant that is awarded to first-time female founders and companies. Read the complete article.
