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.
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Episodes
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
In this week's episode, our guest is Sarah Welch, Vice President, ideas42. We talk about what got her interested in behavioral science to understand and improve the design of programs and policies and discuss how ideas42's work is geared towards creating social impact using behavioral science. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
In this week's episode, our guest is Lauren Lawson-Zilai, external communications executive for Goodwill Industries International. In this episode, we cover the importance of communication in the charity space and discuss Lauren's career where she utilizes marketing and communications to drive social change and impact and elevate the brand awareness of mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
In this week's episode, our guest is Marc Rand, the Executive Director of American Nonprofits. American Nonprofits is an organization run by nonprofit sector leaders to serve as a platform to address issues of finance, credit, strategy, and accountability. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
In this week's episode, our guest is Eva Aldrich, the President and CEO of CFRE International. CFRE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to setting standards in philanthropy through a trustworthy certification process for fundraising professionals. We discuss the value of the work that CFRE is doing in the world of organized philanthropy and learn more about Eva's work. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
In today's episode, our guest is the CEO of the National Human Services Assembly, Victor Valentine. We discuss nonprofit infrastructures, especially organizations like the National Human Services Assembly, which provide collective leadership to shape national human service strategies and are critical for the success of the human service sector. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
In this week's episode, our guest is Barbara O'Reilly, Principal, Windmill Hill Consulting. We discuss fundraising, specifically how an organization can go about selecting a consultant to help with their fundraising efforts and we also discuss some interesting fundraising strategies. If you are a fundraising professional, this episode is for you so tune in now! Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
In this week's episode, our guest is the President & CEO of CHC: Creating Healthier Communities. CHC brings communities, nonprofits, and businesses together around a shared commitment to better health and wellbeing. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
In this week's episode, our guest is Michael Clinton, the author of the bestseller "Roar: into the second half of your life". We discuss his book and learn about how a person can take meaningful action to lead a purposeful life. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
In this week's episode, we chat with Sean Davis, CEO of Merton Capital Partners, who makes a compelling argument that starting with Giving Pledge billionaires who are struggling to deploy their charitable assets, firms like his could be conduits to investments in corporations that can use those funds on massive projects to solve homelessness, lack of clean water, education and more. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
This week, our guest is Dr. Una Osili, the Associate Dean of Research and International Programs at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Among other responsibilities, she leads the Giving USA Research. She joins us to shed more light on some of the themes we discussed in last week’s episode where we reviewed emerging trends and discussed our ideas for the coming year. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.