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.
Episodes
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Jul 18, 2023 • 41min
Passion for the Cause - Gail McGovern, American Red Cross CEO
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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Jul 11, 2023 • 45min
Jacob Harold’s Tool Kit for Nonprofits
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.
Jul 4, 2023 • 25min
Diversity Excerpts and The End of Affirmative Action
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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Jun 27, 2023 • 24min
Marketing Essentials in a Fragmented Media World - Part 2 with Terese Kung
This week, we continue the conversation in Part 2 of our episode on Marketing Essentials with Terese Kung, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, Harrison/Star.
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Jun 20, 2023 • 33min
Marketing Essentials in a Fragmented Media World - Part 1 with Angela P. Walton
In this week's episode, learn how nonprofits can navigate the increasingly fragmented media environment and adapt to ever-evolving media and audience trends with Angela P. Walton of Breakthrough Marketing Consulting.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 41min
Hands on Fundraising with Mary Cahalane
This week our guest is Mary Cahalane, the principal of Hands-On Fundraising. Mary is a consultant and donor communications expert and she specializes in strengthening giving programs with effective donor communications and smart planning advice. Learn more about her work in today's episode.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 44min
More Than Words - How We Communicate Mission with Carrie Fox
In this week's episode, our guest is Carrie fox, the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a social impact communications firm. Her newest book, More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders was released in May 2023. Learn more at www.MissionForward.us
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May 30, 2023 • 29min
Nonprofits and the Media - With Chronicle of Philanthropy CEO, Stacy Palmer
In this week's episode, our guest is Stacy Palmer. Palmer is chief executive of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, an organization she helped found in 1988 as a top editor. For nearly 35 years, the Chronicle of Philanthropy has been the premier source of news in the nonprofit world and Palmer has remained a leading voice on news related to the nonprofit sector. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
May 23, 2023 • 34min
Nancy Brown Puts Her Heart into Leading the American Heart Association
In this week's episode, our guest is Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association (AHA). In this interview, we cover Nancy's amazing career and discuss what has kept her engaged and motivated to keep working with American Heart Association's critical mission. We also learn more about the work that AHA is doing to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke in America. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
May 16, 2023 • 35min
Think Your Social Sector Career is Wide Ranging? Wait Until You Hear Darren Isom’s Fascinating Story! - Part 2
In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Darren Isom, Partner, San Francisco, The Bridgespan Group. We talk about his background, his experiences as an activist and continue discussing his work supporting art and cultural organizations. Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email our Podcast Manager at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
