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.
Episodes
Aug 10, 2022
Aug 10, 2022
48 min
In this week's episode, our guest is Roger Craver, an American fundraiser and campaigner for progressive causes. He is the co-founder of The Hotline, a bipartisan online briefing on American politics, and the editor of TheAgitator.net.
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Aug 2, 2022
Aug 2, 2022
42 min
In this episode, our guest is Angela Williams, the President and CEO of United Way Worldwide. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and corporate sectors and named to Forbes’ 2021 List of Women 50 Over 50 Creating Social Change at Scale, Williams brings a long history of purpose-driven work to her role at United Way.
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Jul 26, 2022
Jul 26, 2022
47 min
In this week's episode, our guest is Kimberly Bryant, the Founder of Black Girls CODE, a non-profit organization dedicated to “changing the face of technology” by introducing girls of color (ages 7-17) to thefield of technology and computer science with a concentration on entrepreneurial concepts.
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Jul 19, 2022
Jul 19, 2022
31 min
In this week's episode, we interview Taylor Hebble, a brand management & social impact professional specializing in public relations, campaign strategy, and community engagement. She is the Chief Marketing Officer at Hope for Haiti and is the creator of the organization's flagship #HikeforHaiti campaign.
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Jul 12, 2022
Jul 12, 2022
52 min
In this week's episode, our guest is Elizabeth Clay Roy. Elizabeth is a pro-democracy changemaker, and the CEO of Generation Citizen, which partners with schools to provide 6th-12th grade students with the knowledge and skills they need to actively participate in our democracy.
Resources to learn more:
https://generationcitizen.org/
Too much money in politics, and not enough in democracy
https://www.50x2026.org/- 50x2026 is a national initiative to elevate civics education policy, in every state, by 2026.
Jul 5, 2022
Jul 5, 2022
42 min
In this week's episode, our guest is Dominic Kalms, the CEO and Co-Founder of B Generous, a platform that allows donors to donate to non-profit organizations without stress by allowing them to pay over time, without any interest or fees. Tune in to learn more!
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
40 min
In this week's episode, we are closing out Pride Month with an interview with Brandon Wolf who is a nationally recognized LGBTQ civil rights advocate, leader in the movement to end gun violence in America, and survivor of the 2016 shooting at Pulse Nightclub. Brandon is the Press Secretary at the BBB's Give.org accredited charity - Equality Florida. Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida's LGBTQ community.
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Jun 21, 2022
Jun 21, 2022
38 min
In this week's episode, our guest is Lieutenant General James B. Laster, President and CEO, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. We talk to him about the work being done by Toys for Tots and their expanded services.
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Jun 14, 2022
Jun 14, 2022
38 min
In this week's episode, we look back and explore some of our past episodes to find out what motivated some of our esteemed guests to embark on their philanthropic journey and the early experiences that made a mark and inspired them along the way.
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Jun 7, 2022
Jun 7, 2022
31 min
In this week's episode, we chat with our very own Elvia Castro about the latest Give.org Special Donor Trust Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This report explores whether donors value DEI in charities, whether DEI is a meaningful consideration in the giving process, and how different demographic groups differ in their preferences.
You can find the report here - https://give.org/give.org-donor-trust-report
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