The Heart of Giving Podcast

The Heart of Giving Podcast is hosted by Art Taylor, President and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The weekly podcast celebrates the transformative effects that giving and service have on the human spirit and community.

As host, Art 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.

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Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Storytelling in Charity Appeals

Last November, I wrote an article that appeared in the Huffington Post in which I shared a very personal story from my childhood to help make a point about encouraging collaboration among charitable org

Aug 03, 2017

Wise Giving Wednesday: Photographs in Charity Appeals

Earlier this year, Wise Giving Wednesday featured a news item about an alleged fundraising fraud involving the use of a photo of a boy fighting cancer. When we hear about things like this, our heart sin

Jul 26, 2017

Daniel Speckhard, Lutheran World Relief

BBB Give.org's Building Trust Series. Art Taylor interviews Daniel Speckhard of Lutheran World Relief. Read our full report on Lutheran World Relief here, https://bit.ly/2Im0j67. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Jul 24, 2017

Wise Giving Wednesday: 100% Claims in Charity Appeals

A statement used in a charity appeal can be accurate but may still provide a misleading impression to donors. While each appeal aims to make a strong case for support, there are certain phrase

Jul 19, 2017

Michael Roberts, First Nations Development Institute

BBB's Give.org Building Trust Series. Art Taylor interviews Michael Roberts of the First Nations Development Institute. Read our full report on the First Nations Development Institute here, https://bit.ly/2UmwWb0. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Jul 17, 2017

Wise Giving Wednesday: Philanthropic Freedom

As we return from the July 4th holiday weekend of celebrations of USA’s birthday, I am reminded not only of the freedoms all of us cherish but also of the wide diversity and liberty experienced by chari

Jul 06, 2017

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