The Heart of Giving Podcast
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
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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Dec 5, 2023 • 43min
The Misty Copeland Foundation and its Be Bold Initiative to Train and Inspire Underrepresented Youth in Dance
This week, our guests are Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre and Caryn Campbell, Executive Director of the Misty Copeland Foundation, an organization that aims to bring greater DEI to dance, especially ballet. Listen now to learn more about their inspiring work!
Nov 28, 2023 • 36min
GivingTuesday - The Global Generosity Movement
This week, to help you make the most of GivingTuesday, our guest is the CEO of GivingTuesday, Asha Curran. We discuss the great work being done through this global generosity movement, the future of GivingTuesday, and much more.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 33min
Foundation Ukraine: When The Cameras Are Off, The Work Continues
This week, our guests are Anastasiia Tur, Chief Development Officer, and Igor Lisin, Vice-President, at Foundation Ukraine - one of the biggest organizations supporting migrants in Poland.
Learn more about their work here: fundacjaukraina.eu/en/
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Nov 14, 2023 • 48min
Phil Buchanan Aims to Maximize the Impact of Foundation Giving. Find Out How.
In this week's episode, our guest is Phil Buchanan, President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Phil is a passionate advocate for the importance of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Listen now to learn more about his work.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 42min
DEIA Challenges – The Path Forward
In this week's episode, our guest is Alpana Chhibber-Zuniga, Lead Facilitator and Trainer for Molina Consulting. Alpana has expertise on a wide range of DEIA topics like Unconscious Bias, Addressing Microaggressions, Culturally Responsive Education, and Restorative Justice. Listen now to learn more!
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Oct 31, 2023 • 39min
Creating Healthier Communities With Jean Accius
In this week's episode, our guest is Dr. Jean Accius, President & CEO, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities where he leads a high-performing team that is dedicated to breaking down the barriers to health and empowering communities to thrive. Listen now to learn more!
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Oct 24, 2023 • 42min
Bennett Weiner’s Tips on Donating for Disaster Relief
In this week's episode, the Executive Vice President & COO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Bennett Weiner, offers tips that donors should keep in mind when supporting disaster relief efforts by different charities. Listen now to learn more!
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Oct 18, 2023 • 52min
How Philanthropy Can Invest in Advancing Reparations in the U.S. to Build a Better Future for All
In this week's episode, we talk about reparations and how we can right past wrongs with our guests Tonyel Edwards Partner, The Bridgespan Group and Aria Florant Co-Founder & CEO, Liberation Ventures. Listen now to learn more!
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Oct 11, 2023 • 45min
Dancing For Social Good
This week, we look back at some of our previous episodes shining the spotlight on inspiring personalities who have used dance as a vehicle for social good. Listen now to our compilation episode featuring Diana Byer, Eduardo Vilaro, and Rachel Liu!
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Oct 3, 2023 • 39min
Charity Finances and the Ongoing Misunderstanding of Overhead
In this week's episode, our host and CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Art Taylor, takes a deep dive into charity finances. Listen now to learn more!
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