The Heart of Giving Podcast

The Heart of Giving Podcast is hosted by Bennett Weiner, 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, Bennett 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. We would like to thank GoFundMe for its support of the Heart of Giving podcast.

AskGive & Building Trust with AI – Jeremy Kirshbaum & Ezra Vázquez-D’Amico

Video November 5, 2025

Learn how AI can strengthen, not replace, human trust in giving. Hear Jeremy Kirshbaum and Ezra Vázquez-D’Amico explore brand-safe, human-centered innovation.

Building Trust in a Skeptical World: A Conversation with Ken Phillips - YouTube-nX-4tXq7HoI

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

Podcast August 12, 2025

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....

Passing the Torch: A Conversation with Art Taylor and Bennett Weiner - YouTube-Uw6d6mkDYe8

Passing the Torch: A Conversation with Art Taylor and Bennett Weiner

Podcast April 3, 2025

We're excited to share our latest episode, "Passing the Torch: A Conversation with Art Taylor and Bennett Weiner," which marks a special transition in...

Beyond Passion: Building Effective Nonprofit Leadership with David Rhode - YouTube-mJB1NXh1C1k

Beyond Passion: Building Effective Nonprofit Leadership with David Rhode

Podcast March 26, 2025

This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast David Rhode, author of "Passion Isn't Enough," shares practical insights from his journey from founding Pitchin'...

Growth in Action: The Transformative Power of Educational Opportunity - YouTube-qseaMakkrG8

Growth in Action: The Transformative Power of Educational Opportunity

Podcast March 20, 2025

This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast - in Part 2: We continue our conversation with Dan Porterfield and Robert Diggs, then hear...

Mindset Matters: Redefining Talent in Higher Education - YouTube-8HewU7DCugU

Mindset Matters: Redefining Talent in Higher Education

Podcast March 11, 2025

This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast - Part 1: Aspen Institute CEO and Former Franklin & Marshall College President Dan Porterfield joins...

Beyond Traditional Fundraising: The Charity Buzz Model - YouTube-cne_F4CPmb4

Beyond Traditional Fundraising: The Charity Buzz Model

Podcast March 4, 2025

This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast, Ben Erwin, CEO of Charity Buzz, reveals how his organization has transformed fundraising by creating a...

Digital Bridges: How Technology Connects Donors to Water Projects - YouTube-0lkJroSGFcA

Digital Bridges: How Technology Connects Donors to Water Projects

Podcast February 26, 2025

This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast, Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer at charity:water, reveals how innovative technology is transforming both global water...

The Power of Local – World Neighbors’ Sustainable Development Model - YouTube-i0xzlH4O2gI

The Power of Local – World Neighbors’ Sustainable Development Model

Podcast February 19, 2025

This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast, Kate Schecter shares World Neighbors' remarkable 73-year journey helping rural communities across 14 countries achieve lasting self-sufficiency.

Creating Beautiful Communities: The Work of Scenic America - YouTube-ruh377nPyss

Creating Beautiful Communities: The Work of Scenic America

Podcast February 12, 2025

This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast: Mark Falzone, President and CEO of Scenic America, discusses how his organization is working to preserve...

The Health Wagon – Healthcare on Wheels in Appalachia - YouTube-tOp9n5wYrQA

The Health Wagon – Healthcare on Wheels in Appalachia

Podcast February 4, 2025

This Week on The Heart of Giving: Teresa Tyson shares the remarkable story of The Health Wagon, America's oldest mobile free clinic serving Central Appalachia.

The Gift of Life – How COTA Helps Transplant Families - YouTube-qkeDm-z4BMM

The Gift of Life – How COTA Helps Transplant Families

Podcast January 28, 2025

This Week on The Heart of Giving: Rick Lofgren, CEO of COTA (Children's Organ Transplant Association), reveals how his organization helps families navigate the...

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