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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Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and in this episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we talk all things cybersecurity with Matthew Eshleman, Chief Technology Officer at Community IT. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, our guest, Karen Osborne, talks about her career as a development professional, educator, and author, lessons learned in the course of her job, and much more! 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 Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, our guest Cindy Lott discusses the growing need and importance of educating the future leaders in the non-profit sector and the options available to make sure that our sector is in capable hands to face future challenges. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
In this week's episode, we learn about "Impact Investing" from Tracy Palandjian, the CEO and Co-Founder of Social Finance, a national impact finance and advisory nonprofit that builds innovative partnerships and investments to measurably improve lives. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we chat with Peter Kadens and learn about how he is using the wealth that he made in the cannabis business for social good by providing financial support to students from underserved communities to bring about multi-generational change. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we continue our series on education with our next guest, Aaron Bass, CEO of EastSide Charter School. During his tenure, EastSide has outperformed the state in growth on the state assessment. We talk to him about educating young people in poor and disadvantaged situations who are affected by the lack of proper resources and disproportionate access.
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
This week on the Heart of Giving Podcast, we are celebrating back-to-school with a throwback episode with excerpts from former esteemed guests on education, their journey in the field of education, their efforts to improve education, and their hopes for the future of education in this country.
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Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
In this week's episode, we chat with Stacy E. Holland, Executive Director of the Philadelphia School Partnership. Stacy talks about how she has dedicated her career to ensuring that Philadelphia’s young people have access to the academic, career, and support services they need to build bright futures.
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Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
We are celebrating our 1st anniversary by taking a walk down memory lane! In this special highlights episode, we revisit some of our most memorable episodes to learn about what drove our esteemed guests to a career of service and giving. This is part two of a two-part episode. 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 Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
The recent withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has thrown the country into a sudden transition and as we continue to monitor the situation there, we talk to team No One Left Behind to get a better sense of the American philanthropic response to this crisis.
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