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Heart of Giving Podcast Bennett Weiner, Part 1

Bennett Weiner, Chief Operating Officer of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, has spent much of his career helping donors make informed giving decisions. Listen in to the first of a two-part conversation where he shares knowledge and insight on how people can make impactful gifts!

Dec 01, 2020

Wise Giving Wednesday: Give Wisely on GivingTuesday

If there has ever been a year when charitable need was at its highest, 2020 surely rises to top. We also are aware that as we celebrate Thanksgiving, the heart of the holiday giving season has arrived.

Nov 25, 2020

Support BBB's Give org!

This holiday season, while you are making some of your giving decisions, please consider supporting BBB's Give.org, the organization that helps you make wise giving choices throughout the year!

Nov 24, 2020

Heart of Giving Judy Belk, Part 2

The conversation continues as Judy Belk joins us for a second-round discussion. Tune in to find out why she thinks there's still work to be done in the field of philanthropy, and why she believes it's important to look at the work that is being done in a way that reflects the changing demographics of this country.

Nov 23, 2020

Heart of Giving Podcast - Judy Belk, Part One

Judy Belk, President and CEO of the California Wellness Foundation, joins us for the first of a two-part discussion about how acts of giving and service have the power to positively impact the lives of people around the world. You won't want to miss her insights into philanthropy, as well as what it means to be a philanthropist. Listen in for more!

Nov 23, 2020

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donor Reliance on Financial Ratios Drops

Last week, BBB Wise Giving Alliance released the latest edition of the Give.org Donor Trust Report. Since this is the third year we produce the report, this edition included a retrospective on trends observed in our surveys

Nov 18, 2020

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