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
Jan 11, 2022
Jan 11, 2022
29 min
In this week's episode, we will review the past year with our host, Art Taylor, to look for signals and trends that might give us an indication of what to expect in 2022. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Jan 4, 2022
Jan 4, 2022
35 min
In this week's episode, we discuss the upcoming book by authors Allison Fine and Beth Kanter, "The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in An Automated World". The book focuses on how the rise of "Smart Tech" has led to a shift of power away from people and it aims to help organizational leaders understand when and how to use the technology ethically and responsibly in order to become “Smart Nonprofits." Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Dec 21, 2021
Dec 21, 2021
42 min
In this week's episode, we interview Pat Duffy, Co-founder, The Giving Block. The Giving Block is a platform that enables nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency donations and works directly with crypto companies and users to donate to their favorite causes. Pat shares his journey from the non-profit and consulting sector into crypto and talks about some of the trends that he’s been seeing. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Dec 14, 2021
Dec 14, 2021
32 min
This week on the Heart of Giving Podcast, we interview Asahi Pompey, Global Head of Corporate Engagement and President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation. We discuss contemporary Corporate Social Responsibility and Goldman Sachs as a case. We also talk about the implications of the One Million Black Women initiative undertaken by Goldman Sachs. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
47 min
In this week's episode, we interview Nicholas (Nick) Tedesco, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP), about the work he does to educate families to be effective philanthropists. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Nov 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021
31 min
This week, our guest is none other than Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday. We chat with Asha about her expectations for the day and how she sees the evolution of GivingTuesday from a movement to an institution. Asha provides a firsthand account of how the day became a global phenomenon. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Nov 23, 2021
Nov 23, 2021
35 min
In this week's episode, we interview music icon Roger Daltrey, founder and frontman of the English rock band, The Who. We talk about his inspiring music and his deep commitment to raising awareness about teen cancer in the U.S. through the organization that he helped establish, Teen Cancer America. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Nov 16, 2021
Nov 16, 2021
33 min
In this week's episode, our esteemed guest is the former Mayor of New Orleans and the current President of the National Urban League, Marc Morial. We talk to Marc about his long and illustrious career as an American political and civil leader and learn about what motivates him. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Nov 9, 2021
Nov 9, 2021
28 min
This week we celebrate Veterans Day by interviewing the CEO of the Wounded Warrior Project, Michael Linnington, who brings 35 years of military experience to this organization that helps veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military. Tune in now to catch this veterans day special episode! Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Nov 2, 2021
Nov 2, 2021
35 min
In this week's episode, our guest Hannah Allen talks about the significant work she is doing as the Chief Program Officer of the E3 Alliance which is a collaborative of businesses, government, and nonprofits all working together to eradicate sex trafficking in San Diego. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.