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Kimberly Callinan of Compassion & Choices
Join Host Art Taylor as he delves into the sensitive yet crucial topic of end-of-life quality with Kimberly Callinan, President and CEO of Compassion & Choices. This enlightening conversation challenges listeners to consider how facing death head-on can profoundly impact the way we live, while also exploring the legal and ethical landscape of end-of-life choices…
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Help Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
As Hurricane Debby, which evolved into Tropical Storm Debby, continues to rain down on the Southeastern United States, many communities brace for strong winds and major flooding. Read on for advice on making charitable contributions to help those in need.
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200th Episode, Dr. Helene Gayle
In this, our 200th episode of the Heart of Givin podcast, Art sits down with Dr. Helene Gayle, our very first guest, to discuss her journey to becoming a leader in philanthropy and education. She emphasizes the importance of giving back and creating positive social change.
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Rob Fersh, Founder of Convergence Center for Policy Resolution.
This week’s Guest, Rob Fersh joins Art to discuss his work with Convergence. They explore how Convergence brings together diverse stakeholders to find common ground on contentious issues like healthcare, incarceration reform, and education.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Taylor Swift’s Food Bank Donations
Last week, The Chronicle of Philanthropy featured an article about Taylor Swift’s donations to food banks during her Eras concert tour. As reported, her cumulative donations resulted in hundreds of thousands of meals being available to various food banks in the cities and communities where the shows took place.
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Elvia Castro, BBB Wise Giving Alliance
This week, our guest is Elvia Castro, Associate Director, Charity Evaluation, BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Art and Elvia discuss highlights of our latest Donor Trust Special Report: Public Eye on Charity Accountability.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Perception of AI-Generated Charity Appeals
Earlier this year, a Google survey found that more than half of nonprofits use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for some tasks, and that four in five nonprofits think AI may be applicable to their work.
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Bennie Johnson of the American Marketing Association
This week’s guest is Bennie Johnson, CEO of the American Marketing Association. Bennie and Art discuss the art, science, and magic of marketing and how charities strategize marketing their brand.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Concerns About Charity Data Privacy
With the recent exposure of AT&T phone records in the news, it’s important to understand that public concern about data privacy extends beyond businesses. 61% of respondents in our latest Give.org Special Donor Trust Report ranked donor information protection as a top priority. If a charity they support is hacked, 22.5% reported they would stop…
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Stanfort Perry
This week’s guest is Stanfort Perry, CEO of AHRC Nassau, Brookville Center for Children’s Services, and Citizens Options Unlimited – one of the largest disability services networks in the United States. Art and Stanfort discuss advancing equity in disability services.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Perceptions of Charity Impact
Our latest Give.org Special Donor Trust Report on Charity Accountability shows that the public has a mixed understanding of “charity impact.” While donors often disagree on its definition, many respondents prefer long-term results and high-quality programs over immediate results and high-volume programs.
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Natalie Samarjian
Bridging Divides: Fortifying Civic Leadership for a Stronger Democracy. Natalie Samarjian is President and CEO of Coro Southern California. Coro’s mission is to strengthen the democratic process by preparing emerging leaders for effective and ethical leadership in public affairs.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Priorities on Charity Accountability
Our Give.org Special Donor Trust Report on Charity Accountability found that the public’s top charity accountability priorities included: an independent review of charity spending; that a charity’s appeals are truthful, accurate, and not misleading; and that the charity adequately protect donor information.
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BBB’s Give.org Study: Appeal Accuracy and Protection of Donor Information are Top Public Priorities
In an age of distrust, misinformation, and data vulnerability, the top three accountability priorities identified by survey participants were: how the charity spends its money, appeal accuracy, and protection of donor information.
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Leah Henck from Freedom Firm USA
Leah Henck is the President of Freedom Firm USA. After she completed her MBA from Regent University in 2008, she joined her husband, an attorney, in India in 2009. Together they spent the next 7 years serving with Freedom Firm to end child sex trafficking in India. Upon returning to the U.S., Leah continued to…
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Total 2023 Giving Shows Decline From Previous Year
Explore insights from the latest Giving USA: The Annual Report for Philanthropy. According to the report, total giving in 2023 reached $557.16 billion. While this marked a dollar increase from 2022, it reflects a decline in giving, when adjusted for inflation.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Creating Community
Explore insights from our recent Donor Participation program’s panel on “Creating Community.” The panel shared insights on how expanding charity involvement in communities might help reverse the decline in U.S. households contributing to charity.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Communicating Charity Impact Across Donor Segments
Explore insights from our recent Donor Participation program’s panel on “Communicating Charity Impact.” The panel shared successful strategies for segmenting donors, framing them as mission owners, emphasizing truth and transparency, and harnessing the power of a clear mission.
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Building Trust Video Series. Rick Lofgren, Children’s Organ Transplant Association
In this Building Trust Video series episode, we talk with Rick Lofgren, President and CEO of the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA). Read our full report on this BBB Accredited Charity Seal Holder here, https://bit.ly/3xl3KWr
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Alyson Niemann, Mindful Philanthropy
This week’s guest is Alyson Niemann, the Executive Director of Mindful Philanthropy. Mindful Philanthropy is dedicated to connecting funders and organizations in the mental health and substance abuse spaces, advocating for increased funding, and supporting impactful initiatives.