UBS On-Air: Conversations

What is the UBS Optimus Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund and how is it amplifying impact to combat the pandemic In this episode, Nicole Sebastian, Senior Strategist in Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services, discusses the prevalent issues of food insecurity and malnutrition with Raymond Debbane, Chairman of Action Against Hunger. These challenges have been further exacerbated by the pandemic, and as a grant recipient of the UBS Optimus Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund, Mr. Debbane will share how Action Against Hunger is on the front lines as the worlds hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger.

What is a giving vehicle In this episode, Julie Binder, a Senior Strategist in Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services, explains the similarities and differences between two of the most common types of donor directed charitable giving vehicles; a donor advised fund and a private foundation.

What should be considered when establishing a private foundation In this episode, Nicole Sebastian, a Senior Strategist in the Family Office Solutions Group, shares best practices on family governance topics, such as structuring a board, staffing responsibilities, and regulatory requirements.

What is venture philanthropy and how does it differ from traditional forms of philanthropy In this episode, Nicole Sebastian, Senior Strategist in Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services, explains everything from the origins of venture philanthropy, to its core principles, and the benefits it could hold for the future.

What options are available to philanthropists interested in establishing scholarship funds In this episode, Julie Binder, Senior Strategist in Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services, outlines the opportunities that are available, as well as the questions that should be answered, when considering whether or not to establish a scholarship fund.

With so much need in the world, what are some efficient ways to select nonprofit grantees In this episode, Nicole Sebastian, a Senior Strategist in the Family Office Solutions Group, provides thought critical questions to help givers think through nonprofit due diligence and the grantee selection process.

How does each generation approach charitable giving and what does the future of philanthropy look like In this episode, Sarah Salomon, Senior Strategists in Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services, outlines some of the trends that are influencing different generations and their decisions to give.

What kind of approaches can lead to more focused and impactful philanthropy In this episode, Sarah Salomon, Senior Strategists in Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services, talks about getting clarity on what and why people give. In doing so, she highlights how planned approaches to philanthropy are instrumental to the motivations and outcomes of one’s gifts.

What is the UBS Optimus Foundation and how is it unique In this episode, Nicole Sebastian, a Senior Strategist in the Family Office Solutions Group, shares how UBS is the only wealth management firm with a client-facing foundation, and details on the programs that drive its mission to help the most vulnerable populations around the world in the areas of children's health, education, child protection, social finance, and the environment.

Our conversation will bring you up to speed on the recent buzz behind NFTs and how the underlying technology might be applied outside of the world of digital art. Featured is Kevin Dennean, Technology and Communications Services Analyst Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy