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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Building Trust in a Skeptical World: A Conversation with Ken Phillips

About Our Guest Ken Phillips has decades of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience. He runs NGO Futures LLC, which provides training and consulting services to non-governmental organizations in 35 countries. In 2024, the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored him with their award...

Aug 12, 2025

Wise Giving Wednesday: Key Tips for Organizing a Charity Golf Event

Read BBB Wise Giving Alliance's advice for planning charity golf events, and get key tips on budgeting, sponsors, disclosures, and volunteer coordination.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: What 2026 Tax Code Changes Mean for Charitable Giving

Learn how the 2026 tax code changes will impact individual and corporate charitable deductions and what that could mean for charities.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Fraud Alert - Watch Out for Fake-Check Donation Scams

Learn about how a fake-check donation scam nearly cost a BC animal charity $70K and see BBB Wise Giving Alliance guidance on reporting fraud.

Jul 23, 2025

Wise Giving Wednesday: Live Aid at 40 - Music, Generosity & Lessons for Today

Remember Live Aid? Celebrate 40 years and learn how to give wisely when music supports disaster relief and other causes.

Jul 17, 2025

Wise Giving Wednesday: Historic July 4th Flooding Devastates Central Texas

As of July 9th, over 119 people had lost their lives in the Texas floods, with over 160 still missing. Kerr County was hit especially hard.

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