In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, special guest host Parker Middleton talks with Tom Johnson, former president of CNN, chairman and CEO of CNN News Group and former president and publisher of The Los Angeles Times about philanthropy and the heart of giving.

In their discussion, Tom shares his thoughts on an array of topics around philanthropy and giving, including:

• What compels him to get behind a cause with his time, heart, ideas and financial support.• How he decides what organizations to lend his name, networks and skill to.• What nonprofit leaders should know or do in order to work with volunteers like him.• How he handles it when met with a no from a prospective donor.

And so much more.