Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.
Founders of The Wall
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Memorial Maintenance
Since its dedication in 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has been viewed by nearly one hundred million people, making it one of the most visited memorials on the National Mall. VVMF has made stewardship of the memorial and its grounds a critical part of its mission. From the beginning,
VVMF has taken an active role with the National Park Service (NPS) to care for its physical needs. Thanks to generous private donations, the Memorial remains a loving tribute of hope and remembrance, which will continue for
years to come.
As an organization, we have already committed ourselves to renovating our memorial site. We believe it is our duty to make sure it remains a fitting tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. In 2011, renovations to the lawns, flagpole and base, and directory stands were completed.
For more information on VVMF's work with the memorial, visit our website at http://vvmf.org/memorial
Ceremonies and Events
VVMF hosts 5 annual events on the Memorial site that garner national attention, and draw thousands of people to The Wall to remember and honor those whose names are on The Wall, other men and women who died as a result of the war whose names aren’t on the wall, and the sacrifices of the family and friends left at home.
For more information on VVMF's work with the memorial, visit our website at http://vvmf.org/Ceremonies
The Wall That Heals
VVMF promotes healing and provides education about the impact of the Vietnam War through its traveling memorial called The Wall that Heals
(TWTH). TWTH is a 1/2 scale replica of The Wall sent to communities nationwide, making it possible for millions of individuals who are unable to travel to Washington, DC to recognize, remember and honor those who served and died. TWTH also includes an educational museum to inspire and enhance Vietnam War Era education in schools.The museum is a small scale of a unique, interactive educational experience that will be used in the Education Center at The Wall.
For more information about TWTH please visit our website at http://vvmf.org/twth
National Eduation Programs
In an effort to increase the number of students in secondary education learning about the Vietnam War, VVMF created a teaching guide. The guide features a teachers' guide, two posters, two books, a video and a war chronology provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and, VVMF distributes this guide to teachers and educators throughout the nation.
For more information on VVMF's education programs please visit our website at http://vvmf.org/vvmf-education
In Memory
Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service. The In Memory program enables the families and friends of those who came home and later died the opportunity to have them be forever memorialized.
The plaque on the grounds of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site in Washington, D.C. that honors these veterans was dedicated in 2004 and reads: In Memory of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service. We honor and remember their sacrifice. Learn more www.vvmf.org/inmemory
Where we work
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, Demographics in our surveys and polls are often hard to get answers to
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 09/21/2022
Mr. John Dibble
Attorney at Law
Term: 2009 - 2020
Harry G. Robinson
Janis Nark
John O. Woods
Sharon Bannister
Alan Buckelew
Francis Hoang
Marty Marks
Allen McCabe
Kim Mitchell
William F. Murdy
Michael J. Nardotti, Jr.
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.