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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Heart of Giving podcast, Rob Fersh, Founder of Convergence Center for Policy Resolution.

This week's Guest, Rob Fersh joins Art to discuss his work with Convergence. They explore how Convergence brings together diverse stakeholders to find common ground on contentious issues like healthcare, incarceration reform, and education.

Aug 01, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Taylor Swift’s Food Bank Donations

Last week, The Chronicle of Philanthropy featured an article about Taylor Swift’s donations to food banks during her Eras concert tour. As reported, her cumulative donations resulted in hundreds of thousands of meals being available to various food banks in the cities and communities where the shows took place.

Jul 31, 2024

Heart of Giving podcast, Elvia Castro, BBB Wise Giving Alliance

This week, our guest is Elvia Castro, Associate Director, Charity Evaluation, BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Art and Elvia discuss highlights of our latest Donor Trust Special Report: Public Eye on Charity Accountability.

Jul 24, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Perception of AI-Generated Charity Appeals

Earlier this year, a Google survey found that more than half of nonprofits use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for some tasks, and that four in five nonprofits think AI may be applicable to their work.

Jul 24, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Concerns About Charity Data Privacy

With the recent exposure of AT&T phone records in the news, it's important to understand that public concern about data privacy extends beyond businesses. 61% of respondents in our latest Give.org Special Donor Trust Report ranked donor information protection as a top priority. If a charity they support is hacked, 22.5% reported they would stop donating, and 51.7% said they would pause contributions until the issue is resolved.

Jul 17, 2024

Heart of Giving podcast, Bennie Johnson of the American Marketing Association

This week's guest is Bennie Johnson, CEO of the American Marketing Association. Bennie and Art discuss the art, science, and magic of marketing and how charities strategize marketing their brand.

Jul 17, 2024

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