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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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Victims of California Wildfires

At the time this blog is being written, the wildfires in Southern California continue to spread, although the wind is reporting to decrease somewhat. CNN reports that a 1,000 homes and other structures

Dec 13, 2017

Melinda Kotzian, Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

BBB's Give.org Building Trust Series. Art Taylor talks with Melinda Kotzian of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Read our full report on the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation here, https://bit.ly/2UHmev9. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Dec 13, 2017

Wise Giving Wednesday: Give, But Give Wisely®

Forty-one years ago, during America’s bicentennial year − 1976, we introduced a printed list summarizing our evaluation of nationally soliciting charities in relation to the BBB Charity Standards. It wa

Dec 06, 2017

Wise Giving Wednesday: Giving After #GivingTuesday

Yesterday was #GivingTuesday - a designated day to donate to charities. Last week Wise Giving Wednesday featured this event and provided giving tips to keep in mind for those who participated by donatin

Nov 29, 2017

Gail McGovern, American Red Cross

Advancing Collaboration

Nov 28, 2017

Joel Williams, Native American Rights Fund

BBB's Give.org Building Trust Series. We interview Joel Williams of the Native American Rights Fund. Read our full report on the Native American Rights Fund here, https://bit.ly/2KsQnKy. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Nov 28, 2017

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