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“Life of the Party”
San Francisco Magazine, November, 2023
Amy Dornbusch’s road to the V Foundation reflects her passion for human connection and unending quest for a legacy of change.
Billions in charitable donations sit idle as women and children suffer the consequences.
While Trump is given to sudden reversals, his decision to freeze USAID spending (even temporarily) has already resulted in irreversible, long-term damage. Thankfully, American philanthropists have more than enough money sitting idle to save the day — for now.
Let’s go.
“Trump and Musk Created a Crisis — Donor-Advised Funds Must Act” Katie Couric Media, February 14, 2025
“For the First Time in History, Women Will Have Serious Philanthropic Power. Will They Choose to Use It?”
Ms. Magazine, February 2, 2025
In philanthropy, it’s imperative to remember that those people closest to the problems are closest to the solutions.
Melissa Stevens Milken’s interview with Amy Dornbusch and Wendy Wecksell. Davos, January 29, 2025
Amy Dornbusch, Founder of AtlasDaughters and Wendy Wecksell ("WxL"), Founder of WxL Partners and Creator of EQ of Wealth, talked candidly about their experience with loved ones having Alzheimer’s and how this impacts their view on memory—and legacy.
Worth at Davos 2025: Amy Dornbusch – Founder AtlasDaughters
January 29, 2025
Join us in this inspiring interview with philanthropist Amy Dornbusch as she discusses how Atlas Daughters redefines philanthropic travel by bringing families together to engage in a global impact project at Davos.
“Star-studded Climate Week Panel Discusses Investment in Women, Water, & Climate” One Green Planet, September 30, 2024
A gathering of leaders took place in New York City during Climate Week 2024, hosted by the innovative finance and philanthropy firm LEBEC. The event featured a panel discussion aimed at addressing the urgent need for investment in women, water, and climate solutions. Key figures from organizations focused on environmental and social issues came together to discuss how targeted investments can tackle these interconnected crises.
“How The Rise Of Women-Led Giving Is Changing Philanthropy”
Forbes, December 5, 2024
Whether it's through targeted projects, grassroots movements, or simply bringing new approaches to traditional ways of making charitable investments, women are stepping into roles as architects of social change in ways their predecessors weren’t able to.
“Paris Hilton Launches an Emergency Fund for Victims of Los Angeles Wildfires” Harper's Bazaar, January 11, 2025
The reality star thanked Amy Marks Dornbusch, whom she partnered with to raise $200,000 for Core Response, as well as Baby2Baby, which she worked with to distribute supplies for babies and young children.
“This Family Foundation Wants to Teach Tween Girls About Philanthropy Through Travel”
Inside Philanthropy, September 26, 2024
On a field-study trip to Zimbabwe in 2023 with her mother and her oldest daughter, Ruby, who was six at the time, Dornbusch had an inspiration: She could bring mothers and daughters into the field to meet grantee partners and see the work, then wrap kid-friendly philanthropic education around the trip.
“Diving Into Silicon Valley Philanthropy.”
Silicon Valley Business Journal, September 12, 2024
Amy Marks Dornbusch was at the Women's Alzheimer's Movement wellness retreat in Mexico late last year when she was introduced to a death doula who made her rethink how she defines philanthropy…
“V Foundation's Dinner With The Duchess Of York”
San Francisco Magazine,
February 5, 2024
The V Foundation for Cancer Research has honored Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, by announcing the Sarah Ferguson V Scholar Grant for Breast Cancer Research at an intimate dinner at the home of longtime V Foundation supporters Michael and Carole Marks in Woodside.
“25th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration Raises Record – Breaking $21 Million”
Businesswire, August 7, 2023
Event Chair Amy Marks Dornbusch and the V Foundation Wine Celebration board of directors cheer the record $21 Million raised.
“A Bay Area Home Ideal for Lockdown”
The New York Times, January 26, 2021
The house in Orinda, California, was designed for entertaining. But it turned out to be just as good for living through a pandemic.
