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: Board Oversight & Planning

One of most important stewardship responsibilities of a charity’s board of directors is carrying out its planning functions. As mentioned in a previous Wise Giving Wednesday blog post, part of that plan

Nov 04, 2015

Jim Stofan, Defenders of Wildlife HD

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Series. Art Taylor interviews Jim Stofan of Defenders of Wildlife. Read our full report on Defenders of Wildlife here, https://bit.ly/2WVon3C. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Nov 04, 2015

Eskinder Negash, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants HD

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Series. Art Taylor interviews Eskinder Negash from the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. Read our full report on the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants here, https://bit.ly/2WTs6yS. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to...

Nov 04, 2015

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities & Cybersecurity

There are two types of nonprofit organizations: those that have been hacked, and those who don’t know they have been hacked. This memorable point was raised earlier in October, by a panelist durin

Oct 28, 2015

Ellie Hollander, Meals On Wheels America HD

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Series. Art Taylor interviews Ellie Hollander of Meals on Wheels America. Read our full report on Meals on Wheels America here, https://bit.ly/2UKbPio. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Oct 28, 2015

Hurricane Patricia Donation Tips

In anticipation of Hurricane Patricia that is expected to hit the Pacific coast of Mexico, BBB Wise Giving Alliance urges donors to consider the following tips so they might avoid questionable appeals o

Oct 23, 2015

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