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.
Podcast Description
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

Jun 8, 2021
Sam Cobbs, The Grassroots Grantmaker Part 2
Jun 8, 2021
Jun 8, 2021
22 min
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we continue our conversation with Sam Cobbs, the President and CEO of the Tipping Point Community who is leading the way in improving lives in the Bay Area and charting a new path for philanthropic organizations with his inspiring work.
Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Jun 1, 2021
Meet Sam Cobbs, The Grassroots Grantmaker.
Jun 1, 2021
Jun 1, 2021
37 min
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we speak with Sam Cobbs, the President and CEO of the Tipping Point Community who is leading the way in improving lives in the Bay Area and charting a new path for philanthropic organizations with his inspiring work.
Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021
48 min
Tune in to this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast to learn about the importance of equal access to safe play spaces for kids from the CEO of KABOOM!, Lysa Ratliff. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021
41 min
In this week's episode, our guest is one of the most respected philanthropic leaders of our nation, Hilary Pennington, the Executive Vice President of Programs, Ford Foundation. Tune in to learn about the Ford Foundation's work to create justice, bridge ideological gaps, and rebuild the foundation-grantee relationship.
Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Resources: https://leapambassadors.org/funding-performance-monograph/

May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021
33 min
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, Ranjani Saigal, the Executive Director of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, discusses the shocking situation in India where people are struggling to survive a devastating second wave of the COVID 19 pandemic and she explains how Ekal is providing support to the rural areas of the country where help and resources are limited.
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation: https://www.ekal.org/
Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

May 4, 2021
May 4, 2021
28 min
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we continue the conversation with Dan Porterfield, the President and CEO of The Aspen Institute as he discusses creating theories of change that seek to promote inclusive dialogue, value-based leadership, and action on critical issues through his work at The Aspen Institute. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Apr 27, 2021
Apr 27, 2021
37 min
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, Dan Porterfield, the President and CEO of The Aspen Institute, joins us for the first of a two-part conversation about his experience working in the field of education and how he has strived to create new opportunities by eliminating existing disparities in education.
Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Apr 20, 2021
The Power of Mobile Giving
Apr 20, 2021
Apr 20, 2021
41 min
In this week's episode, Jim Manis, the Founder of the Mobile Giving Foundation, shares his vision of using the mobile channel for charitable giving.
Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Apr 13, 2021
Apr 13, 2021
40 min
In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we hear from Kelley Bevis, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of A Cat's Life Rescue (ACLR), as she talks about how she juggles her passion for the inspiring work she does with ACLR with her day job as the General Counsel of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.
To learn more about Kelley's organization visit - https://www.acatsliferescue.org/
Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Apr 6, 2021
Apr 6, 2021
48 min
Our guest this week is Mesky Brhane, Practice Manager for the Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice in Africa (East) at the World Bank. Tune in to hear about her inspiring work delivering support and aid to vulnerable populations in different parts of the world.








