-
Heart of Giving Blog: Interview with Mesky Brhane – Innovation Meets Activism
In our first Heart of Giving Podcast blog post, we revisit our fascinating interview with Mesky Brhane, Practice Manager for the Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice in Africa (East), The World Bank.
-
Carolyn Aldige and Lisa McGovern, Prevent Cancer Foundation
In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Carolyn “Bo” Aldige and Lisa McGovern of the Prevent Cancer Foundation® and the Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program®. The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is the only U.S.-based nonprofit organization solely dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Its mission is to save lives across all…
-
Eduardo Vilaro
Our guest this week is Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispànico in New York City. Eduardo shares his journey from childhood Cuban immigrant in the Bronx to a leader and innovator in high-end performing arts. He also discusses his efforts to expand and diversify both his performers and audience while adapting a…
-
Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Overboarding
It’s common practice for charities to invite prominent business executives and community leaders to serve on their governing boards.
-
Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating More Than the Cost of a Moon Landing
On July 20, 1969, 52 years ago, with the help of Apollo 11 and the Eagle Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong placed a footprint on the surface of the moon.
-
The Power of Collaboration
In this week’s episode, our guests are Kari Luther Rosbeck, President and CEO, TSC Alliance and Susan E. Sherman, MHA Executive Director & CEO, The LAM Foundation. We talk about rare diseases, what motivates these leaders to work in this field, and a lot more.
-
Small Acts of Generosity
In this week’s episode, we hear from three different individuals who took the initiative to impact the lives of a few individuals around them. Our guests, Gerard Taylor, Ky Howard, and Pamela Diaz, realize that while it might not always be possible to impact others’ lives at a massive scale without the support of a…
-
Wise Giving Wednesday: $1.4 Million Embezzler Sentenced
On June 25, 2021, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Massachusetts announced that a woman was sentenced to six years in prison and to pay restitution for two fraud and embezzlement schemes that resulted in a $1.4 million theft form two nonprofit organizations.
-
Lindsay Jones, National Center for Learning Disabilities
In this edition of our Building Trust Video Series, we talk with Lindsay Jones, President and CEO of National Center for Learning Disabilities. NCLD works to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults who struggle with learning and attention issues by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools, and advocating for…
-
Wise Giving Wednesday: $471.4 Billion Contributed in 2020
Giving in 2020 grew to a record total of $471.4 billion as reported in the Giving USA Report
-
Duke Dang
In this week’s episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we have a fascinating conversation with Duke Dang, General Manager, Works & Process at The Guggenheim Museum. Works and Process is a performing arts series that strives to illuminate the creative process of the artist and it blends discussion with performance. Tune in here!
-
Wise Giving Wednesday: Related-Party Transactions
For most publicly-soliciting charities, three words they hope to never hear are “conflict of interest.”
-
Patrichi Shah Part 2
In this week’s episode, join us as we continue the conversation about organizational culture with Pratichi Shah, the Founder and CEO of Flourish Talent Management Solutions.
-
Shelly Kirkland, Boot Campaign
In this episode of our Building Trust Video Series, we talk with Shelly Kirkland, CEO of Boot Campaign. Check out our interview then read our full report on Boot Campaign here, https://bit.ly/3du8SKS
-
Wise Giving Wednesday: Long Term Charity Impact vs. Immediate Results
One of the key findings in the survey results in Give.org Special Report: Charity Impact is that people gave higher importance to long-term results, depth of programs, and the overall accomplishments and capacity of the organization.
-
Patrichi Shah, Part 1
This week, our guest is Pratichi Shah, an HR strategist and thought leader and the CEO of Flourish Talent Management Solutions, a firm focused on increasing impact through talent strategy development, organizational development; and coaching for emerging leaders. She is also currently serving on the Board of Directors for the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.
-
Donating to Help Victims of Florida Building Collapse
As the tragedy of the Surfside, Florida building collapse unfolds, many will seek to help victims and their families. BBB Wise Giving Alliance provides the following advice to help make wise contribution decisions.
-
Wise Giving Wednesday: Generations Define “Charity Impact” Differently
When it comes to the term “charity impact,” it turns out different generations may respond to different messages.
-
Supporting Civil Rights Organizations on Juneteenth
As making Juneteenth (June 19th) a federal holiday was just established as law by the U.S. Congress and President, many people may wish to honor this commemoration of the end of slavery.
