The Heart of Giving Podcast
The Heart of Giving Podcast is hosted by Art Taylor, President and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The weekly podcast celebrates the transformative effects that giving and service have on the human spirit and community. As host, Art 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
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Today’s Muscular Dystrophy Association
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
This week our guest is Donald S. Wood, Ph.D, President and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He discusses recent breakthroughs in medical research and treatment of auto immune diseases. He also looks fondly back on their historic Labor Day weekend telethon.
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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Personal Giving Portfolios - Charity Navigator’s Latest Venture
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
This week our guests are Michael Thatcher, President and CEO, Charity Navigator, and Ben Horwitz, Vice President of Business Development & New Ventures, Charity Navigator. Listen now to learn more about their latest venture!Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving.
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Integrating Purpose into Business – The Case of Traditional Medicinals
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In this week's episode, our guest is Jamie Horst, Chief Purpose Officer, Traditional Medicinals. Jamie manages the company's sustainability efforts, and she shares more about Traditional Medicinals' philanthropic activities. Listen now to learn more!
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
In this week's episode, our guest is Robin Steinberg, the founder of the Bail Project and three other high-impact organizations: the Bronx Defenders, the Bronx Freedom Fund, and Still She Rises.
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Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Thoughts about Clothing Donations
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
In this episode, our Host and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Art Taylor, shares his thoughts on clothing donations.
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Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
In this week's episode, our guest is Elvia Castro, Associate Director, Charity Evaluation, BBB Wise Giving Alliance. We discuss the findings of our latest Donor Trust Special Report: Donor Participation.
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Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Is it Safe to Donate Using GoFundMe?
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
In this week's episode, our guest is Margaret Richardson, the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at GoFundMe. Margaret joined GoFundMe in May 2022 to lead a newly established corporate affairs team after decades in both the public and private sectors. Listen now!
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Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Passion for the Cause - Gail McGovern, American Red Cross CEO
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
In this week's episode, our guest is the CEO of the American Red Cross, Gail McGovern. We talk to her about her passion for the mission of Red Cross and her journey to become the CEO of one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the world.
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Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Jacob Harold’s Tool Kit for Nonprofits
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Jacob Harold is a social change strategist, author, and executive. He served as CEO of GuideStar, co-founder of Candid, and as a staff leader at the Hewlett Foundation, Bridgespan, Greenpeace, and Rainforest Action Network. Harold studied ethics at Duke and earned an MBA at Stanford.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Diversity Excerpts and The End of Affirmative Action
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Does the end of affirmative action in college admission decisions signal a shift away from DEIA programming in nonprofits? In this week’s episode, Host Art Taylor shares how he benefited from affirmative action, and offers thoughts on how we achieve DEIA and why it’s important.
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