LANSING, Michigan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Danielle Robinson, assistant vice president of corporate philanthropy at Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson®), the principal operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN), was named a Community Impact winner through the ThinkAdvisor 2022 LUMINAIRES Awards Program. Robinson received this prestigious award in recognition of the many ways his community-focused efforts help advance the wealth, investment and retirement industry.
“I am honored to receive this award, as it represents the years of hard work and dedication that have gone into nurturing a culture of service and giving in the communities Jackson associates call home,” Robinson said. “Service work is not normally glamorous; its rewards are more intangible. Volunteering nurtures the mind, body and soul as it connects us to others and brings fun, fulfillment and a strong sense of purpose into our lives. I am proud of the work we do in Jackson and our commitment to working alongside our charitable partners to solve the most pressing issues in our communities.
Robinson’s passion for philanthropy has helped guide Jackson’s corporate giving initiatives since she joined the company in 2006. She established Jackson’s first corporate social responsibility program and launched the Jackson Charitable Foundation in 2017, with the sole mission of advancing financial education across the United States. Since then, Jackson has awarded more than $75 million in grants and matching gifts to nonprofits, increased associate volunteer time to thousands of hours per year, and reached more than 10 million students through financial literacy efforts.
His recent accomplishments include creatively directing Jackson’s debut album ESG report in 2021 and launching a nonprofit board training program. Hundreds of Jackson associates have completed the training, and Robinson’s team currently supports 81 associates who serve on nonprofit boards, primarily in Chicago, Nashville and Lansing. During the pandemic, Robinson and her team quickly pivoted to help alleviate food insecurity in local communities across the country and redesigned service initiatives by implementing skills-based volunteer projects to support organizations. non-profit while respecting social distancing. Overall, his efforts have led Jackson to support more than 300 charities per year throughout 2020 and 2021.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Robinson is a member of the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity, Capital Region and has been an active volunteer for Junior Achievement for the past 15 years, teaching financial literacy to students in the classrooms of his local community. She also regularly volunteers with non-profit organizations in Lansing, including Meals on Wheels, Ele’s Place, and St. John’s Music Ministry.
The ThinkAdvisor The LUMINAIRES Recognition Program celebrates top advisors, leaders, companies, teams and programs by telling stories about how they drive the industry forward. The 2022 winners were announced Nov. 17 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.
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