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 storytelling and thoughtful discussion, The Heart of Giving Podcast explores the meaningful reasons, profound effects, and personal fulfillment that come from supporting worthy causes and helping others in need. The podcast aims to educate and encourage listeners to embrace the spirit of generosity.
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 storytelling and thoughtful discussion, The Heart of Giving Podcast explores the meaningful reasons, profound effects, and personal fulfillment that come from supporting worthy causes and helping others in need. The podcast aims to educate and encourage listeners to embrace the spirit of generosity.
Episodes

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
35 min
In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Darren Isom, Partner, San Francisco, The Bridgespan Group. We talk about his background, his experiences as an activist and continue discussing his work supporting art and cultural organizations. 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.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
25 min
This week, our guest is Darren Isom, Partner, San Francisco, The Bridgespan Group. He advises mission-driven organizations and philanthropic foundations in support of equity and justice and supports the firm’s work with arts and cultural organizations. 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.

May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
34 min
This is part two of our two part conversation with Mari Kuraishi, the President of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Mari leads the Fund's efforts to create communities of belonging by fostering inclusive growth and reducing structural and systemic barriers to resources and opportunity.
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.

Apr 25, 2023
Apr 25, 2023
21 min
This is the first part of our two part conversation with Mari Kuraishi, the President of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Mari leads the Fund's efforts to create communities of belonging by fostering inclusive growth and reducing structural and systemic barriers to resources and opportunity.
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.
Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yn5c59yb

Apr 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023
38 min
In this week's episode, our guest is Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder who serves as the National Commander for The Salvation Army USA. Our Host and CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Art Taylor, sat down with Kenneth to have a conversation while attending Salvation Army's Better Together conference in Dallas. Listen now!
Have questions/comments/Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
30 min
This week, we continue the conversation in Part 2 of our episode featuring Kateryna Zhuk, co-founder of Charity Turner, Ukraine’s Charity Watchdog. She talks about the situation in Ukraine right now, what charities are doing, and how we can contribute to help the people of Ukraine.
Transcript: https://give.org/docs/default-source/podcasts/heart-of-giving-podcast---kateryna-zhuk-part-2-of-2-transcript.pdf

Apr 5, 2023
Apr 5, 2023
25 min
In today's episode, we speak with Kateryna Zhuk, co-founder of Charity Turner, Ukraine’s Charity Watchdog. She talks about the situation in Ukraine right now, what charities are doing, and how we can contribute to help the people of Ukraine.
Transcript: https://give.org/docs/default-source/podcasts/heart-of-giving-podcast---kateryna-zhuk-part-1-of-2.pdf
Mar 28, 2023
Mar 28, 2023
38 min
This week we feature clips from our previous interviews with Shawnee Benton Gibson, the CEO of Spirit of A Woman (S.O.W.) Leadership Development Institute and the Co-Founder of the ARIAH Foundation, Mark Shamley, Vice President of Community Impact at Lift Orlando, and Aimee Gilbreath, the President of PetSmart Charities. Have questions/comments/Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
36 min
In this week's episode, our guest is Aimee Gilbreath, the President of PetSmart Charities. We chat about her love for animals and helping them, and what PetSmart Charities is doing in the animal welfare space. Listen now to learn more! Have questions/comments/Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Mar 14, 2023
Mar 14, 2023
44 min
In this week's episode, we interview Mark Shamley, Vice President of Community Impact at Lift Orlando, a place-based community development organization. Listen now to learn more! Have questions/comments/Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.








