Passing the Torch: A Conversation with Art Taylor and Bennett Weiner

We're excited to share our latest episode, "Passing the Torch: A Conversation with Art Taylor and Bennett Weiner," which marks a special transition in leadership at the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. In this unique episode, roles are reversed as our new president and CEO Bennett Weiner interviews the organization's former leader and podcast founder Art Taylor. Episode Highlights This candid conversation covers nearly 24 years of charity accountability work and offers valuable insights into: The evolution of nonprofit accountability since the early 2000s Lessons learned from the unprecedented fundraising challenges following 9/11 How technology has transformed both opportunities and challenges for charitable organizations The growing importance of reputation management in the digital age The critical distinction between standards-based evaluation and government regulation Notable Quotes "Our work really had a lasting impact on how organizations communicate to their donor and express their donor intent... organizations are now acting much better. And I think a lot of that has to do with the work that we did." - Art Taylor "Managing reputation is huge because there are so many ways in which an organization can be seen in the public... Organizations, nonprofits in particular, have to spend a lot more time and energy managing their reputation than they ever had before." - Art Taylor "Due process is key because it goes to creating credibility in the evaluative process... Going through a rigorous evaluation like we do at the Wise Giving Alliance actually improves the work of the organization." - Art Taylor Art's New Chapter As Art transitions to his new role as CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global), he shares his concerns about declining donation rates and the importance of small-dollar donors: "We need the everyday giver too, because they're voting for change with their small dollar donations... Every gift counts. Every gift matters. And you actually are creating a degree of independence when lots of people make those small dollar donations to their favorite cause." Listen Now Don't miss this insightful conversation between two leaders dedicated to strengthening the charitable sector. Their shared wisdom offers valuable perspective for donors, nonprofit professionals, and anyone interested in effective philanthropy.