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In this, our 200th episode of the Heart of Givin podcast, Art sits down with Dr. Helene Gayle, our very first guest, to discuss her journey to becoming a leader in philanthropy and education. She emphasizes the importance of giving back and creating positive social change.
Aug 06, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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