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: The GAAP in Charity Financial Figures

As a former independent auditor, it’s hard for me to imagine a world in which there are no standards for charity financial statements. In such a world, organizations could produce financial statements w

Feb 10, 2016

Mark Bergel, A Wider Circle HD

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Series. Art Taylor interviews Mark Bergel of A Wider Circle. Read our full report on A Wider Circle here, https://bit.ly/2P0FsGJ. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Feb 09, 2016

Wise Giving Wednesday: GuideStar Nonprofit Profiles

Since 1994, GuideStar has been most known for providing access to the annual federal financial forms filed by charities and other tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, the IRS Form 990. A few weeks

Feb 03, 2016

BBB Warns Charities of Fake Check Scam

Arlington, VA – February 1, 2016 – BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) is warning charities nationwide to be on the alert for a fake-check overpayment scam. An individual using the name “Kenneth Mc

Feb 02, 2016

Shawn Sweeney, Jane Goodall Institute HD

Art Taylor interviews Shawn Sweeney of the Jane Goodall Institute for our Building Trust Video Series. Read our full report on the Jane Goodall Institute here, https://bit.ly/2ULOrks. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Feb 01, 2016

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and Data Privacy Day

January 28, 2016 is Data Privacy Day which commemorates the signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. Although this day has been

Jan 27, 2016

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