The Heart of Giving Podcast

Charity and New Power - Henry Timms

The President and CEO of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the creator and co-founder of the #GivingTuesday movement, Henry Timms, joins us this week to talk about how giving is a shared value that unites us all. Tune in now!

Inspiring Social Change Through Music - Leslie Burrs Episode 2

This week we continue the conversation with composer, flutist, and Executive Director of Opera North Inc. Leslie Burrs. Tune in to learn how he considers art to be a powerful tool for change and uses music to understand and interpret his experiences.       

Propelling Social Good by Empowering Others

Andre Hughes, Social Entrepreneur, Powered by Action has had an impactful and inspiring career in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Listen in to discover how he came to start something focused on social good after spending much of his life helping corporations succeed. 

Inspiring Social Change Through Music

Composer, flutist, and Executive Director of Opera North Inc. Leslie Burrs joins us for the first of a two-part conversation. Listen in to learn about his inspiring career, hear some of his projects, and find out how he has made a conscious choice to use his music for social change and justice.

Identifying the Need for a More Inclusive Civil Society

Dan Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector, joins us to discuss the valuable work Independent Sector is doing and share his insights behind a memo he recently released. In this discussion on civil society, you won't want to miss his explanation about how the notions of inclusion and the common good can be powerful forces in overcoming political sectarianism.

Increasing Diversity in Medicine Benefits Health Outcomes

Dr. Cherise Hamblin is the Founder of Patients R Waiting, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities by increasing diversity in medicine, and a full-time, board-certified OBGYN. She joins us for an important conversation about why “the work of increasing diversity in medicine is going to take multiple efforts from multiple vantage points.”

Guiding Donors Through the Philanthropic Landscape

Caren Yanis, principal of Croland Consulting and Former Executive Director of the Oprah Winfrey Foundations, joins us for an engaging conversation about philanthropic advising and arts organizations. Listen in for her insights, and discover the impact she’s created throughout her career.

Bridging Differences Through Meaningful Dialogues

President and CEO of Convergence, David Eisner has lived a life of service. His passion and experiences have shaped efforts of community-building, coalition work, and civic engagement in the business, government, and nonprofit arenas. Listen in for his great insights!

Employing Design to Produce Social Change

Chief Experience Officer and Partner at Coforma Ashleigh Axios is an advocate for design's ability to break barriers and create positive social and cultural change. Tune-in to this engaging conversation to find out about the power of design to shape our society and culture.
 
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Making a Difference with Business and Volunteer Efforts

Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder and CEO of Curemark, is a visionary scientist who has dedicated her life to championing the health and wellbeing of children worldwide. From how she does her business to how she volunteers her time, Dr. Fallon's life has intersected with philanthropy in a wide array of ways. Listen in for this captivating conversation!