Donor Spotlight: Meet “D.D.” Bascom
Since moving to the River City from Northern Virginia almost 20 years ago, Dominique (“D.D.”) Bascom has always been committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others in the Richmond community.
From the ways she positively impacts clients as a Relationship Banker and Team Leader at C&F Bank on Patterson Avenue – to her active participation in the Synapse Networking Organization (linking community-minded professionals with local non-profit organizations) – D.D. seeks opportunities to collaborate and connect for the greater good.
It was through her Synapse involvement that D.D. first learned about Better2getherRVA. When Better2gether’s co-founder, Liz Burnett, spoke at a meeting, D.D. knew she wanted to get involved. “I was absolutely moved by her story,” she shares.
“I have been inspired by the wonderful things that B2G does for families in this community since I first heard about the organization,” she explains. “As a mother and someone who has been described as ‘chronically empathetic,’ my heart aches for those facing the challenges that the B2G families struggle with every day. I often say, ‘I just can’t imagine what these families are going through’ but the truth is, I can imagine and it moves me to action.”
D.D.’s commitment to philanthropy stems from a combination of personal and professional experiences. First and foremost, D.D. is inspired and motivated by her children. “My greatest adventure remains parenting my three beautiful children – two 12-year old sons and a 10 year old daughter,” she shares. “(Additionally,) my personal commitment and passion for philanthropy developed from the recognition of the positive impacts of organizations like B2G in my own life. I have experienced challenging circumstances and I would not be where I am now without that support.”
D.D. adds, “I have been fortunate over the years to work for businesses who are deeply committed to giving back to the communities they serve. This affords me the ability to make it a professional priority. I approach much of my professional conduct from the perspective of a consumer. ‘How would this make me feel?’ ‘What impression would this make on me?’ I know that I want to do business with people and companies that contribute money, time, resources, exposure, and overall support to organizations that do good things. This, in turn, inspires me to be an agent of good myself.”
D.D’s personal and professional commitment to giving back is evidenced by her consistent and generous support as a Better2gether donor, volunteer and community advocate. We are grateful for the many ways D.D. strengthens Better2gether and inspires others to action.
