BBB Wise Giving Alliance
The Heart of Giving Podcast
The Heart of Giving Podcast is hosted by Bennett Weiner, President and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The podcast celebrates the transformative effects that giving and service have on the human spirit and community. As host, Bennett interviews a diverse range of guests including non-profit leaders, social entrepreneurs, business executives, celebrities, authors, and everyday heroes about their experiences with philanthropy and community service. The conversations spotlight inspirational stories of how giving back has impacted the lives of his guests and the people they serve. Through storyte...
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Nov 5, 2025
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Episodes
DEIA Challenges – The Path Forward 07.11.2023 42:17
In this week's episode, our guest is Alpana Chhibber-Zuniga, Lead Facilitator and Trainer for Molina Consulting. Alpana has expertise on a wide range of DEIA topics like Unconscious Bias, Addressing Microaggressions, Culturally Responsive Education, and Restorative Justice. Listen now to learn more! Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwiseg...
Creating Healthier Communities With Jean Accius 31.10.2023 38:36
In this week's episode, our guest is Dr. Jean Accius, President & CEO, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities where he leads a high-performing team that is dedicated to breaking down the barriers to health and empowering communities to thrive. Listen now to learn more! Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
Bennett Weiner’s Tips on Donating for Disaster Relief 24.10.2023 42:07
In this week's episode, the Executive Vice President & COO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Bennett Weiner, offers tips that donors should keep in mind when supporting disaster relief efforts by different charities. Listen now to learn more! Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
How Philanthropy Can Invest in Advancing Reparations in the U.S. to Build a Better Future for All 18.10.2023 52:12
In this week's episode, we talk about reparations and how we can right past wrongs with our guests Tonyel Edwards Partner, The Bridgespan Group and Aria Florant Co-Founder & CEO, Liberation Ventures. Listen now to learn more! Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
Dancing For Social Good 11.10.2023 44:45
This week, we look back at some of our previous episodes shining the spotlight on inspiring personalities who have used dance as a vehicle for social good. Listen now to our compilation episode featuring Diana Byer, Eduardo Vilaro, and Rachel Liu! Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
Charity Finances and the Ongoing Misunderstanding of Overhead 03.10.2023 39:17
In this week's episode, our host and CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Art Taylor, takes a deep dive into charity finances. Listen now to learn more! Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
Art Goes Solo to Discuss Impact, Collaboration and the Relationship Between the Two 26.09.2023 21:19
In this week's episode, our Host and the CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Art Taylor, talks about the connection between impact and collaboration in the nonprofit sector. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy Focuses on Leadership 19.09.2023 35:39
In this week's episode, our guest is Cindy M. Lott, Clinical Professor of Philanthropic Studies; Director, Professional Doctorate of Philanthropic Leadership; Stead Policy Fellow. Listen now as Cindy shares the details of new, exciting developments at Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Basic Giving Tips for Donor 12.09.2023 22:24
In this week's episode, the Host of The Heart of Giving Podcast and the CEO of Give.org, Art Taylor, offers some basic giving tips for donors to help them make wise giving decisions. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
Today’s Muscular Dystrophy Association 04.09.2023 38:32
This week our guest is Donald S. Wood, Ph. D, President and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He discusses recent breakthroughs in medical research and treatment of auto immune diseases. He also looks fondly back on their historic Labor Day weekend telethon. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
Personal Giving Portfolios - Charity Navigator’s Latest Venture 29.08.2023 27:48
This week our guests are Michael Thatcher, President and CEO, Charity Navigator, and Ben Horwitz, Vice President of Business Development & New Ventures, Charity Navigator. Listen now to learn more about their latest venture! Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
Integrating Purpose into Business – The Case of Traditional Medicinals 22.08.2023 33:59
In this week's episode, our guest is Jamie Horst, Chief Purpose Officer, Traditional Medicinals. Jamie manages the company's sustainability efforts, and she shares more about Traditional Medicinals' philanthropic activities. Listen now to learn more! Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
Robin Steinberg Tells Us What America’s Criminal Justice System Could Look Like Without Bail 15.08.2023 52:24
In this week's episode, our guest is Robin Steinberg, the founder of the Bail Project and three other high-impact organizations: the Bronx Defenders, the Bronx Freedom Fund, and Still She Rises. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Thoughts about Clothing Donations 08.08.2023 21:41
In this episode, our Host and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Art Taylor, shares his thoughts on clothing donations. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Give.org Donor Trust Report - Exploring Reasons for the Decline in Donor Participation 01.08.2023 49:26
In this week's episode, our guest is Elvia Castro, Associate Director, Charity Evaluation, BBB Wise Giving Alliance. We discuss the findings of our latest Donor Trust Special Report: Donor Participation. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Is it Safe to Donate Using GoFundMe? 25.07.2023 38:31
In this week's episode, our guest is Margaret Richardson, the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at GoFundMe. Margaret joined GoFundMe in May 2022 to lead a newly established corporate affairs team after decades in both the public and private sectors. Listen now! Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comme...
Passion for the Cause - Gail McGovern, American Red Cross CEO 18.07.2023 41:01
In this week's episode, our guest is the CEO of the American Red Cross, Gail McGovern. We talk to her about her passion for the mission of Red Cross and her journey to become the CEO of one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the world. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Jacob Harold’s Tool Kit for Nonprofits 11.07.2023 45:00
Jacob Harold is a social change strategist, author, and executive. He served as CEO of GuideStar, co-founder of Candid, and as a staff leader at the Hewlett Foundation, Bridgespan, Greenpeace, and Rainforest Action Network. Harold studied ethics at Duke and earned an MBA at Stanford.
Diversity Excerpts and The End of Affirmative Action 04.07.2023 25:27
Does the end of affirmative action in college admission decisions signal a shift away from DEIA programming in nonprofits? In this week’s episode, Host Art Taylor shares how he benefited from affirmative action, and offers thoughts on how we achieve DEIA and why it’s important. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe...
Marketing Essentials in a Fragmented Media World - Part 2 with Terese Kung 27.06.2023 24:00
This week, we continue the conversation in Part 2 of our episode on Marketing Essentials with Terese Kung, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, Harrison/Star. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Marketing Essentials in a Fragmented Media World - Part 1 with Angela P. Walton 20.06.2023 32:45
In this week's episode, learn how nonprofits can navigate the increasingly fragmented media environment and adapt to ever-evolving media and audience trends with Angela P. Walton of Breakthrough Marketing Consulting. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Hands on Fundraising with Mary Cahalane 13.06.2023 41:21
This week our guest is Mary Cahalane, the principal of Hands-On Fundraising. Mary is a consultant and donor communications expert and she specializes in strengthening giving programs with effective donor communications and smart planning advice. Learn more about her work in today's episode. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow...
More Than Words - How We Communicate Mission with Carrie Fox 06.06.2023 43:46
In this week's episode, our guest is Carrie fox, the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a social impact communications firm. Her newest book, More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders was released in May 2023. Learn more at www. MissionForward.us Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leav...
Nonprofits and the Media - With Chronicle of Philanthropy CEO, Stacy Palmer 30.05.2023 28:49
In this week's episode, our guest is Stacy Palmer. Palmer is chief executive of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, an organization she helped found in 1988 as a top editor. For nearly 35 years, the Chronicle of Philanthropy has been the premier source of news in the nonprofit world and Palmer has remained a leading voice on news related to the nonprofit sector. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Ema...
Nancy Brown Puts Her Heart into Leading the American Heart Association 23.05.2023 34:13
In this week's episode, our guest is Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association (AHA). In this interview, we cover Nancy's amazing career and discuss what has kept her engaged and motivated to keep working with American Heart Association's critical mission. We also learn more about the work that AHA is doing to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke in America. Have questions/comments/...
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