Do Your Good (Sybil Ackerman-Munson)
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| 16 Aug 2021 | #38 Sybil Speaks: Tips to Fund Advocacy and Lobbying Correctly | 00:10:32 | |
I don’t want you to be discouraged when you are confronted with a problem that may involve lobbying so I am going to provide you with key tips that will help you navigate this tricky situation (this conversation is focused on the United States).
Whether you’re connected to a private family foundation or working in a nonprofit, I hope this episode will be helpful to you.
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Disclaimer: I am not a registered lawyer and so it is important that if you have any questions about legal advice you hire a licensed lawyer experienced in answering the questions you seek.
Episode Highlights:
• Tips to fund a nonprofit correctly even if they are lobbying.
• Providing funds through general support grants.
Links referenced in this podcast
• Bolder Advocacy equips nonprofits and foundations with the confidence and resources to make advocacy easier and more accessible for them. Click here to learn more about them.
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:
• #36 Sybil Speaks: Three Things You Can Do Now to Create a Legacy That Lasts
Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy
Become even better at what you do as I teach you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!
In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos (one per week for a total of 8 weeks), and many more!
Check out her website soon with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com.
Connect with Do Your Good
Don’t forget to check out the #DoYourGoodChallenge and get a chance to win prizes as you give with a purpose!
Would you like to talk with Sybil directly?
Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | #121 The Brainerd Foundation Spend Down Strategy with Ann Krumboltz, Executive Director Brainerd Foundation | 00:25:37 | |
We continue our series on “Spending Down”. Ann Krumboltz ran the Brainerd Foundation for years. She joins the podcast and talks about her experience at the Brainerd Foundation, explains why they chose to spend down, and how they evaluated their grants. Ann is the Brainerd Foundation's executive director. Join us as we discuss the insights she has gained from her 30 years of charitable experience! Episode Highlights:
Ann Krumboltz Bio: Having been a grantee herself for many years, Ann believes a foundation should be an accessible and thoughtful partner to the community it serves. She oversees the Brainerd Foundation’s administrative, management, financial, and programmatic work, in partnership with her colleague Keiki Kehoe. Ann also serves as the primary program officer for the foundation’s Conservation Capacity grants. Ann and Keiki share the implementation of the foundation’s Sunset Initiatives, as well as oversight of the foundation’s place-based work in Central Oregon. Prior to joining the Brainerd Foundation, Ann worked for the Energy Foundation and several national environmental, arms control, and consumer organizations. She enjoys hiking, theater, travel, reading nonfiction, and pilgrimages to the gym. She has served on a variety of boards and volunteers for electoral and civic endeavors. She recently acquired an old house she shares with her partner Steve, which requires them to begrudgingly embrace the perpetual joy of home repair. Links: Center for Effective Philanthropy: https://cep.org/assessments/grantee-perception-report Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-krumboltz Article: https://www.alliancemagazine.org/feature/sense-of-urgency-prompts-brainerd-sunset If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/120-Bruce-Lourie https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/119-To-Spend-Down-or-Not https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/110-Laura-MacDonald Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist
https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | #123 Sybil Speaks: Put Your Best Foot Forward to Participate in Philanthropic Networks | 00:13:04 | |
Sybil talks about how to participate in philanthropic networks because you should never fund and issue you care about all alone - there are others who are also thinking about solutions to the same problems you are trying to solve. Sybil explains three types of funder collaborations: general philanthropic groups that help you improve your craft, issue-centric philanthropic networks that help you improve knowledge about a given topic, and campaign-centric philanthropic collaborations. She offers examples and links to resources to help you find a philanthropic collaboration in the area you're interested in. She also shares her tips on finding a mentor in your area and finding a partner in your area to start a collaboration. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/67-sybil-speaks https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/63-ansley-fender https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/34-sybil-speaks Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist
https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | #120 The $100 Million Spend Down Strategy with Bruce Lourie, Executive Director of the Ivey Foundation | 00:25:26 | |
Dr. Bruce Lourie shares why the Ivy Foundation has made the choice to spend down. He explains why the Ivey foundation decided to spend down and his tips to making the most impact possible. Episode Highlights:
Dr. Bruce Lourie Bio: Dr. Lourie is one of Canada’s most influential leaders and experts on climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy. Best known for his ability to rethink climate problems and develop solutions that benefit both the economy and the environment, he has been instrumental in creating more than a dozen organizations that play a critical role in Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy, including Canadian Climate Institute, the Institute for Sustainable Finance, Farmers for Climate Solutions, Efficiency Canada and The Transition Accelerator. His focus at Ivey Foundation is the Economy and Environment program, which provides funding to these net-zero focused organizations, among others. He also liaises with government, industry, ENGOs and the business community to ensure Canada achieves net-zero by 2050 while remaining economically competitive. An engaging and lively spokesperson, Dr. Lourie has a unique ability to translate complex issues into timely and actionable information in both print and broadcast interviews alike and has been interviewed by most major Canadian news outlets. Dr. Lourie is also an experienced and in demand speaker, and has spoken at events such as Global Salmon Initiative’s COP26 Panel, The Trottier Symposium and the 2021 Calgary Climate Symposium, where he gave the keynote address. In addition to his influential role in pushing Canada towards net-zero by 2050, Dr. Lourie also initiated the largest climate action in North America, the phasing out of coal in Ontario, and helped shepherd the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement and establish of the Ontario Greenbelt. He is also the co-author of two books, Toxin Toxout and Slow Death By Rubber Duck, an international bestseller. Dr. Lourie holds a Ph.D examining the intersection of risk, science and policy. Links: Ivey Foundation: https://www.ivey.org California Endowment https://www.calendow.org/ Report: Building Healthy Communities: A Decade in Review November 2020: https://www.calendow.org/app/uploads/2021/04/The_California_Endowment_Decade_In_Review_2010_2020_Executive_Report.pdf If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/119-To-Spend-Down-or-Not https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/109-why-people-give https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/61-lisa-holtan Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist
https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | #49 Sybil Speaks: How to Share Your Donation Strategy with Your Partner, Colleague, or Friend | 00:18:08 | |
Collaborative giving can be so much more different from your personal giving journey. So in this episode, I’m going to discuss a simple but effective strategy that you and your team can utilize so you can identify your personal priorities while simultaneously supporting each other and the community.
Episode Highlights:
• The first thing you need to do is focus on the four key points that will help you, as an individual, find what you’re passionate about.
• Once you’ve finished your individual work, cross-reference it with your partner’s to find similarities and differences, and then identify that one big commonality.
• Identify those one or two big commonalities and find the nonprofits connected to them.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 23 Sep 2024 | #198 Create a Financial Overview that Wows Donors with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC | 00:32:44 | |
In today’s episode, Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of her live training, focusing on the critical elements of budgeting in nonprofit fundraising. This episode is packed with practical tips, templates, and strategies to help nonprofits present their budget in a way that instills confidence and attracts funding. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant-making so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Blog Post: Create a financial overview that wows donors https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/financialoverview If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | #61 Strategies to Give Abundantly with Lisa Holtan, Wellness Coach, High Vibe Life | 00:16:04 | |
In this week’s episode, Lisa Holtan joins me to share the kind of work she does in supporting her clients to fulfill their personal goals and mission in life through incorporating health and wellness into their money mindset.
Episode Highlights:
• How Lisa’s background in health and wellness ties in with money and giving.
• Lisa’s “Three Pillars” and how you can use them to focus on a giving strategy.
• Lisa’s work with her clients to help them develop a healthy money mindset.
• The importance of giving with gratitude.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 18 Oct 2021 | #47 When Giving Back Gives in More Ways Than One with Amanda Bocik, Managing Partner, Evergreen Results | 00:27:28 | |
Joining me for this episode is Amanda Bocik of Evergreen Results. With nearly a decade of experience in the marketing field underneath her belt, she’ll share how she has been guiding multiple organizations towards strategic growth. Companies can bring purpose to their profit, because the more they grow, the stronger their capability is to give back.
Episode Highlights:
• How Amanda’s journey in nonprofit leadership opened her up to work with various organizations.
• Her advice to donors who want to integrate their giving into their business and ideas.
• Evergreen Results’ marketing strategies to give back to the community.
• How nonprofits can market themselves without focusing too much on organic social media growth.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 01 Mar 2021 | #14 Exceptional Advice from a Seasoned Philanthropist with David Secord, Founder and Principal, Barnacle Strategies | 00:51:44 | |
Join us in this conversation as David Secord and I talk about principles of philanthropy so you can make a difference, have an impact, and support the issues that matter to you! David Secord is the founder and principal of Barnacle Strategies, a consultancy that works with foundations, environmental and Indigenous NGOs, and academic institutions. Before entering the world of philanthropy, David was a full-time professor at the University of Washington.
Episode Highlights:
• How David got into philanthropy.
• What it's like funding two different countries.
• Nonprofits that David have had long-lasting relationships with.
• Advice for people who are starting out in their funder journey.
• Tough times as a funder and how to navigate your way through it.
• The joy of philanthropic work.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 20 Jun 2022 | #82 Increasing your Fundraising: Mallory Erickson Creator of the Power Partners Formula™ | Host of What the Fundraising Podcast | 00:34:07 | |
Do you care about helping your favorite nonprofit hone their pitch to reach fundraising goals? Do you sense that the nonprofits you serve are frustrated, overwhelmed, pressured, and full of self-doubt? Mallory Erickson joins us today to reveal the strategies that helped her increase her support of nonprofits to increase their fundraising by tenfold in six months.
Episode Highlights:
Links referenced in this podcast:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:
Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy
Become even better at what you do as I teach you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!
In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com.
Connect with Do Your Good
Would you like to talk with Sybil directly?
Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | Al Jubitz, Patrick Hiller, and Lauren Forman: Preview | 00:02:16 | |
Al Jubitz, Patrick Hiller, and Lauren Forman join us in this rerun episode which demonstrates an example of funders creating a successful initiative to support an issue they care about. This episode delves into the topic of their war prevention initiative and discusses ways we can learn to listen, understand and collaborate with peacebuilding efforts in all sectors of society. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, June 10th} | |||
| 08 Jul 2024 | #189 Leveraging Public Funds with Peter Stangel, Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities | 00:21:37 | |
Peter Stangel, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Chief Operating Officer, joins Sybil and explains how to distribute funds in the right places and how donors can strategically use their dollars to leverage public funds and maximize impact. Episode Highlights:
Peter Stangel Bio: Peter Stangel of Aiken, SC, joined the US Endowment in April 2010. An ecologist by training, Peter received a B.S. in Biology from Furman University and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. Previously, he was with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, most recently as Director of Science and Evaluation. With the Foundation, he also served as Eastern and Southeastern Regional Director and Neotropical Migratory Bird Initiative Director. Peter has extensive experience building corporate conservation partnerships and has worked with Walmart, Shell Oil Company, ConocoPhillips, and Southern Company, among others. He has more than 20 publications in the technical literature and nearly 200 in the popular magazines. Links: U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities: https://www.usendowment.org If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | #103 Behind the Scenes Brainstorming Dialogue about Effective Giving Strategies for Season 2 - Part 2 of a 4 part series, with Sybil Ackerman-Munson and her husband Fred Ackerman-Munson | 00:12:08 | |
Sybil is once again joined by her husband for the second in a four-part series. Sybil and Fred continue to look into topics that are important to discuss in the philanthropic world. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/73-sybil-speaks https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/71-sybil-speaks https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/69-patton-mcdowell Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | #125 Effective Funder Collaborations with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson | 00:43:38 | |
Sybil and Fred talk about the power of funder collaborations. They talk about the many different kinds of collaborations, from loose affinity groups to more focused issue focused work that funders do strategically together to make a difference. Sybil shares the conditions needed for a funder collaboration to be successful. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/117-erik-stegman https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/20-ashley-lukens-anne-swayne-keir https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/90-polly-carr Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist
https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | #124 Collective funding that supports Frontline Community Leaders with Joanna Kerr, President and CEO of MakeWay | 00:24:43 | |
Joanna Kerr is the president and CEO of MakeWay, a philanthropic institution that brings together groups of philanthropists and works on moving the needle and solving solutions to the world's biggest problems and challenges in Canada. Joanna explains why MakeWay has set up opportunities for philanthropists to be in a relationship with community leaders alongside other philanthropists, to learn together to support the key priorities of the nonprofits trying to make the world a better place for all of us. Episode Highlights:
Joanna Kerr Bio: Joanna Kerr is the President and CEO of MakeWay. She has dedicated her career to advancing social justice and women’s rights, a healthy environment, and strong civil society. Prior to joining MakeWay in 2019, Joanna led Greenpeace Canada for over 5 years. She was the first female Chief Executive of ActionAid International based in South Africa, and the Executive Director of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development. She currently serves as the Chair of the Equality Fund, Canada’s global fund for women, and is the International Board Chair of World Animal Protection. She is also the Lake Steward for the lake she can often be found near Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-kerr-bb011b71/?originalSubdomain=ca Make Way: https://makeway.org Northern Manitoba Food and Culute Collaborative: https://makeway.org/project/northern-manitoba-food-culture-and-community-collaborative/. The Collective's Website: http://www.nmfccc.ca/ Learning Trip: https://makeway.org/food/a-learning-trip-to-garden-hill-northern-manitoba-guest-blog-by-funder-andi-sharma AWID: https://www.awid.org Right Relations: https://rightrelationscollaborative.ca If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/74-nicole-bice https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/62-geneva-wiki https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/118-geneva-wiki Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist
https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 26 Aug 2022 | Susan Rose Ackerman: Preview | 00:01:13 | |
Susan Rose Ackerman, Sybil's mother, joins us to discuss her strategies to donate to deserving nonprofits as she transitions to her new phase in life, which is retirement. Susan discusses her work in corruption prevention, the importance of donating to your local community (in her case in New Haven, Connecticut), and in passing the baton to the next generation. {You can hear the full episode on August 29th} | |||
| 06 Dec 2021 | #54 The True Elements of a Successful Funder Collaboration to Make a Difference in the World with Heather Tuininga, Principal, 10/10 Strategies | 00:30:17 | |
Joining me this week is Heather Tuininga and she will share with us how she created SAFE, an alliance composed of philanthropists who work together to move the needle to fight exploitation in Washington State. In addition to this, she discusses how she evaluates priorities and success all the while navigating the unique dynamics that come with collaborating with groups from various fields of work. Don’t miss out on this illuminating conversation!
Episode Highlights:
• Heather’s call to philanthropy to serve as an instrument for noble purposes.
• About SAFE, a funder collaborative fighting exploitation in Washington State.
• How Heather maintains a collaborative atmosphere to ensure none of the nonprofits compete with each other.
• How Heather navigates working with funders given the various dynamics present in a collaborative.
• Implementing SAFE’s Alliance model in various other issue areas and geographical locations.
• Heather’s parting words of wisdom.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 29 Nov 2021 | #53 Learn from a Funder Who Has Worn Many Hats with Lisa Jaguzny, Senior Program Director, Biodiversity Funders Group | 00:34:54 | |
I have the pleasure of introducing my good friend, Lisa Jaguzny to the show! With over two decades of experience working in the philanthropic world on an executive level, she will share her three most amazing experiences working with donors throughout her professional career before moving on to take the next step in lending further support to nonprofits by joining a funder collaborative.
Episode Highlights:
• Lisa’s braided journey to becoming an expert funder.
• Helping a donor family create their own nonprofit group. from scratch in the sustainable agriculture field.
• The value of participating with funder collaboratives such as the Biodiversity Funders Group.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 16 Dec 2022 | Alicia DeLashmutt: Preview | 00:01:46 | |
In this month of December, Sybil is focusing on the question of why people give, and she is very excited to share this interview with Alicia. Alicia is somebody who is focused on giving back and she's donating her time and her money to an issue that she cares personally about so much, and it's connected to her daughter and her family. Alicia is a great example of why people give and why you as a donor, might find inspiration in her story to continue to give to the world. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, December 19th} | |||
| 02 Jan 2021 | #07 How to Give with Empathy and Trust with Mary Fifield, Principal, Kaleidoscope Consulting, and Abby Sarmac, Senior Advisor, The Giving Practice | 00:35:15 | |
Mary Fifield, Principal, Kaleidoscope Consulting, and Abby Sarmac, Senior Advisor, The Giving Practice, share their wealth of experience to build trusting and positive funding relationships with charities.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 20 May 2021 | #25 Sybil Speaks: Get To The Heart of The Matter and Figure Out the Kind of Funder You Want To Be | 00:41:18 | |
Join me in this episode as I talk about how you can bridge the gaps and move things forward by identifying what kind of funder you want to be! I’ll be sharing some tips you’ll need to approach nonprofits and the issues you care about, through the different funder lens to avoid unwanted mistakes!
Episode Highlights:
• What makes a sustainer funder?
• What is a campaigner funder?
• What are the qualities of a launcher funder?
• The differences between a sustainer, campaigner, and a launcher funder.
• Why it’s important to know what type of funder you are.
• Common mistakes for each type of funder.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 02 Aug 2024 | Season 5 Preview | 00:01:30 | |
Sybil is delighted to introduce listeners to Season 5 of the Do Your Good podcast. This season is designed from Sybil’s popular live training series, helping nonprofit professionals hone their fundraising pitch. For Season 5 of the podcast, Sybil edited her live training and included special insights to guide listeners and point them toward additional resources on the topic. Season five starts on August 5th. | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | #185 Spending Down for Maximum Impact on Climate Change with Bruce Lourie, Executive Director of the Ivey Foundation | 00:25:35 | |
Dr. Bruce Lourie explains why the Ivy Foundation has chosen to spend down and how they are approaching climate change issues in Canada. He discusses strategies for creating maximum impact during a spend down. Episode Highlights:
Dr. Bruce Lourie Bio: Dr. Lourie is one of Canada’s most influential leaders and experts on climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy. Best known for his ability to rethink climate problems and develop solutions that benefit both the economy and the environment, he has been instrumental in creating more than a dozen organizations that play a critical role in Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy, including Canadian Climate Institute, the Institute for Sustainable Finance, Farmers for Climate Solutions, Efficiency Canada and The Transition Accelerator. His focus at Ivey Foundation is the Economy and Environment program, which provides funding to these net-zero focused organizations, among others. He also liaises with government, industry, ENGOs and the business community to ensure Canada achieves net-zero by 2050 while remaining economically competitive. An engaging and lively spokesperson, Dr. Lourie has a unique ability to translate complex issues into timely and actionable information in both print and broadcast interviews alike and has been interviewed by most major Canadian news outlets. Dr. Lourie is also an experienced and in demand speaker, and has spoken at events such as Global Salmon Initiative’s COP26 Panel, The Trottier Symposium and the 2021 Calgary Climate Symposium, where he gave the keynote address. In addition to his influential role in pushing Canada towards net-zero by 2050, Dr. Lourie also initiated the largest climate action in North America, the phasing out of coal in Ontario, and helped shepherd the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement and establishment of the Ontario Greenbelt. He is also the co-author of two books, Toxin Toxout and Slow Death By Rubber Duck, an international bestseller. Dr. Lourie holds a Ph.D examining the intersection of risk, science and policy. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/109-why-do-people-give-with-sybil-fred-ackerman-munson/id1556900518?i=1000591308554 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/119-sybil-speaks-to-spend-down-or-not-to-spend-down/id1556900518?i=1000602925722 Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | Sybil Speaks: Donor-Advised Funds Preview | 00:01:00 | |
Sybil delves into Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and Pooled Funds. DAFs have been gaining prominence recently, with a significant share of annual giving directed towards them. Sybil explains the three categories of DAFs and pooled funds, with examples and pros/cons for each type. She then shares the criticisms and the benefits of DAFs. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, October 2nd} | |||
| 10 Feb 2023 | Jim Enote: Preview | 00:04:08 | |
Sybil has a very special interview for you today. She had a wonderful conversation with Jim Enote, a Zuni Tribal Member, farmer, and Executive Director of the Colorado Plateau Foundation. In season one, Sybil interviewed him at length twice because his advice is so wonderful for donors who want to give effectively to Indigenous communities. Sybil has profiled some of her favorite parts of Jim's conversation in this episode, and they are here for you today to listen to. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, February 13th} | |||
| 26 Aug 2024 | #194 Effectively Describe Your Nonprofit's Role to Convince Donors That You Are Relevant with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC | 00:20:17 | |
In today’s episode Sybil offers an edited version of her live training replay, which gives listeners a comprehensive guide on how nonprofits can describe their role and demonstrate their value and impact to donors. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant-making so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Sybil’s blog post, “Explain your role and reduce confusion” https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/explainrole If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | #154 Donor-Advised Funds with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson | 00:36:13 | |
Sybil and Fred explore the fundamental characteristics of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). They examine the pros and cons of DAFs and discuss potential resolutions for common concerns about DAFs.
Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grantmaking so that you can make a real and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/152-Whats-the-Big-Deal-About-Donor-Advised-Funds https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/151-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-with-Andrea-Rush Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs.
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 08 Mar 2024 | Michele Goodman: Preview | 00:01:01 | |
Michele Goodman joins us to share her journey from the past 23 years working in philanthropy. Michele offers strategies to reduce busywork and provides strategies to get what you need from nonprofits. Sybil and Michele discuss the importance of donors reducing reporting requirements for grantees and only asking for information they are truly reviewing. {You can hear the full Episode on Monday March 11th} | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | #171 Strategies to Leverage Federal Dollars with Margi Hoffmann, State Director for USDA Rural Development Serving the State of Oregon | 00:26:23 | |
Margi Hoffmann is dedicated to helping nonprofits and local communities access public funding. She is leading efforts within the federal government to support community members gaining access to public funding that is often left sitting on the table. Episode Highlights:
Margi Hoffmann Bio: Margaret Hoffmann: state director for USDA Rural Development, serving the State of Oregon. Margaret, or Margi Hoffmann, grew up on a small family farm outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a small community located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Hoffmann left Colorado and moved to Portland, Oregon, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Hoffmann's professional career began working in natural resources management on federal lands. She has worked on public policy in the realms of public safety, health care, climate change, energy resilience and security, and land use. She has experience working for the public and private sector, as well as in nonprofit management. In 2012 and 2015, Oregon Governor's John Kitzhaber and Kate Brown, respectively, appointed Hoffmann to serve as Energy Policy Advisor. In this position, Hoffmann developed the first-ever 10-Year Energy Action Plan for the State of Oregon and served as the Governor's office liaison to the Oregon Public Utility Commission and Oregon Department of Energy. In addition, she served as liaison to the Pacific Coast Collaborative, a partnership between the States of California, Oregon and Washington, and the Province of British Columbia. In 2022, her work served to assist in the development of a shared Statement of Collaboration to address climate change adaptation and mitigation for the world's fifth-largest economy. After leaving the Governor's office, Hoffmann served as a senior management team member for the Farmers Conservation Alliance, a non-profit focused on modernizing irrigation infrastructure in the Western United States to benefit agricultural security and the environment. During Hoffmann's tenure, the Alliance's irrigation modernization program grew from the pilot stage to implementation across five western states and created a $1B pipeline of shovel ready irrigation modernization projects. In January 2022, Hoffmann received a Presidential appointment to continue public service as a state director for USDA Rural Development, serving the State of Oregon. She currently lives in Bend with the love of her life, Joshua Klaus, and their 4-year-old daughter, Liesl. Links: If you are a nonprofit leader and you have a best or worst story with your experience raising money for your organization that you’d like to share, please fill out this form for a chance to be on Sybil’s podcast - https://forms.gle/buDnkCPcNUKYWh869 If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/Effective-Funding-Strategies-that-Work-with-Tony-DeFalco https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/166-Nonprofit-Challenges-and-Solutions https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/164-Advice-from-Nonprofits-for-Donors Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | Andrea Rush: Preview | 00:01:56 | |
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are on the rise in the United States. Andrea Rush joins us to share her expertise as the Senior Vice president of philanthropic solutions for the National Philanthropic Trust, one of the oldest and most established DAF institutions. Andrea explains the benefits of DAFs and why they are increasing in popularity She also addresses the criticisms surrounding DAFs. {You can hear the full episode on Monday October 23rd} | |||
| 15 Jul 2024 | #190 Funding Indigenous Communities with Geneva Wiki, Citizen of Yurok Nation and Senior Program Manager at the California Endowment | 00:26:24 | |
Geneva Wiki, a Yurok Nation citizen and a Senior Program Manager at the California Endowment, joins Sybil to bring her extensive leadership experience in Tribal government, education, and philanthropy in rural and indigenous communities. She has many important tips and wisdom on being an effective philanthropist when giving to indigenous communities. Episode Highlights:
Geneva Wiki Bio: Geneva Wiki is a Citizen of the Yurok Tribe of northern California and brings extensive leadership experience in Tribal government, education, and philanthropy in rural and Tribal communities. Geneva serves as a Senior Program Manager at The California Endowment, supporting community organizing efforts advancing health and racial equity throughout the State, and with a specific focus on community power building within California’s indigenous communities. Previously, Geneva was the Executive Director of the Wild Rivers Community Foundation and served as the local Initiative Manager of the Del Norte and Tribal land’s Building Healthy Communities initiative. Wiki was also the Deputy Executive Director of the Yurok Tribe and Founding Director of a community-driven, non-profit charter high school on the reservation. Named one of America’s 37 Innovators under the age of 36 by the Smithsonian Magazine, Geneva was also recognized as a National Innovator by the US Department of State, High Country News, and a 40 Under 40 Native leader by Native Americans in Business and Enterprise. Geneva is married to a Maori, an indigenous New Zealander, and previously lived in New Zealand, working as an Executive Designer with a human-centered design consultancy aimed at improving systems and policies to work better for people and the public good. While there, she was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Centre for Social Impact. Wiki earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Washington, and a degree in planning, public policy, and management from the University of Oregon. She currently lives on the ancestral land of the Nisenan people outside of Sacramento with her spouse and three daughters. Links: California Endowment https://www.calendow.org/ Report: Building Healthy Communities: A Decade in Review November 2020: If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 23 Aug 2024 | Effectively Describe Your Nonprofit's Role to Convince Donors: Preview | 00:00:29 | |
In today’s episode, Sybil offers an edited version of her live training replay, which gives listeners a comprehensive guide on how nonprofits can describe their role and demonstrate their value and impact to donors. {You can hear the full show on Monday August 26th} | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | #101 Preview of Season Two, with Sybil Ackerman-Munson Host of Do Your Good Podcast | 00:21:31 | |
Sybil looks back at the last 100 Episodes of the podcast. She shares the inspiration behind the start of the podcast, and what you can look forward to hearing in Season Two. Sybil gives a brief explanation of the three major types of donors and how recent trends affect the way they give. Stay tuned to season two for a more in-depth look. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/92-Susan-Ackerman https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/87 https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/8-sybil-speaks Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | #119 Sybil Speaks: To Spend Down or Not To Spend Down That’s the Question | 00:12:26 | |
If you are donating to worthy causes, I am guessing you’ve asked yourself whether to give it all away in your lifetime, or over a set period of time. This is what’s called “spending down” in philanthropic circles. This month Sybil is going to investigate the right conditions to spend down, versus the benefits of investing your assets so that you keep giving to the cause you care about in perpetuity. Whether one of these strategies is better than the other is hotly debated in philanthropic circles. Sybil works with both types of philanthropic clients - the spend-down kind and the in-perpetuity kind - and she is here to tell you that there is no one right way here, just a series of pros and cons depending on how you want to show up for the cause you care about and the nonprofits you support. There is already a lot of material out there that discusses the issue of spending down but most of it is too strident about one way that is the “right” way to go. That’s why Sybil is entering the fray to talk overall about the pros and cons so you can decide for yourself what’s best for you. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/69-patton-mcdowell https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/109-why-people-give https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/110-Laura-MacDonald Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
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Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 19 May 2023 | Jim Enote: Preview | 00:03:49 | |
Jim Enote joins Sybil for a Special Bonus Episode. He shares what he has been doing since his last appearance on the podcast, and then shares his wisdom for those who want to give to indigenous communities. Jim explains how to give in a righteous way that equality, fairness, and respect. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, May 22nd} | |||
| 31 May 2024 | Michael Mantell: Preview | 00:01:00 | |
Michael Mantell joins us in this rerun episode to recount amazing stories of how donors can fund successful campaigns and make a major difference on a specific issue. Michael explains the ways donors can engage in funder collaboration for maximum impact. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, June 3rd} | |||
| 18 Jan 2021 | #09 Sybil Speaks: Make a Difference No Matter How Busy You Are | 00:09:20 | |
Life is hectic and we are constantly busy, but this shouldn’t hinder us from doing good and supporting nonprofits that advocate for the cause you feel strongly compassionate about.
If you are a person with good intentions - you just want to give back, donate to a cause but don’t know where to start because life just gets crazy, then this episode for you!
Join me as I share a fun solution that’ll finally nudge you to take that charitable step and make a difference in the world!
Episode Highlights:
• What is #doyourgoodchallenge?
• Reframing the way we think about giving.
• A fun challenge to encourage you to do good even when you’re busy.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 25 Oct 2024 | Denis Hayes: Preview | 00:01:13 | |
Denis Hayes, Chairman and President at Bullitt Foundation, joins Sybil to share his experiences growing up in the 1960s during a turbulent time in American history and how his quest for purpose and meaning led him to co-found Earth Day. Sybil encourages philanthropists to consider the need for someone with specialized knowledge, like Denis, to guide their giving strategy. {You can hear the full episode on Monday October 28th} | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | #155 Sybil Speaks: Eliminate Overwhelm and Burnout in Your Giving Strategy | 00:12:35 | |
Sybil addresses burnout in philanthropy and provides strategies to overcome overwhelming feelings in giving strategies. She shares four steps to help listeners refocus their giving strategies and avoid burnout. Sybil emphasizes the importance of funding causes aligned with personal interests and daily life to maintain enthusiasm. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grantmaking so that you can make a real and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/150-pooled-funds-that-protects-sharks https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/95-Guide-Rahr Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs.
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 30 Aug 2024 | The Power of Leverage: Preview | 00:00:24 | |
Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of one of her live trainings which explores how nonprofits can maximize donations through the power of leverage. You can hear the full episode on Monday, September 2nd | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | #105 Behind the Scenes Brainstorming Dialogue about Effective Giving Strategies for Season 2 Part Four, with Sybil Ackerman-Munson and Fred Ackerman-Munson | 00:14:20 | |
Sybil is once again joined by her husband for the fourth part in the series where Sybil and Fred consider topics that are important to discuss in the philanthropic world to set the stage for key themes and trends that they will discuss in detail for 2023. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: #73 Sybil Speaks: It Takes Time to Make a Difference #71 Sybil Speaks: When and How to Engage Expert Advisors Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 21 Dec 2020 | #05 Sybil Speaks: Why I am Doing This | 00:14:19 | |
Sybil offers personal stories to explain why she started Do Your Good | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | #65 Sybil Speaks: A Big Challenge in My Career | 00:51:40 | |
In this special episode of Sybil Speaks, I’m interviewed by my husband about a difficult thing I have ever experienced in my career where I felt like my desire to do good was being challenged and how it has changed me as a nonprofit professional.
Episode Highlights:
• How to navigate being thrust into the spotlight as a funder.
• How that controversy served as an eye-opening experience for me.
• How this experience changed my grant-making moving forward.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 20 Sep 2024 | Create a Financial Overview that Wows Donors: Preview | 00:01:05 | |
In today’s episode, Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of her live training, focusing on the critical elements of budgeting in nonprofit fundraising. This episode is packed with practical tips, templates, and strategies to help nonprofits present their budget in a way that instills confidence and attracts funding. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, September 23rd} | |||
| 28 Apr 2023 | Leveraging Public Dollars: Preview | 00:02:35 | |
Now is the time to figure out how your funding can leverage public funding opportunities. This is especially true right now in the United States when a ton of funding is going out the door through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package and the Inflation Reduction Act. Sybil explains the biggest obstacles to overcome you want to understand how nonprofits can access federal and state funding. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, May 1st} | |||
| 10 Jan 2021 | #08 Sybil Speaks: Tips on How to Make Your Money Matter | 00:14:40 | |
Sybil offers you strategies to give your money away to nonprofits and charities with purpose and meaning | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | #153 An Amazing Twist on Donor Advised Funds with Michael Littledike, Founder of Capita Financial Network, and Daniel Blake, CEO of UI Charitable Advisors | 00:37:12 | |
Sybil is joined by special guests Michael Littledike and Daniel Blake. They delve into the creative ways a donor can use Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to their advantage. The interview will shed light on the interplay between charitable giving, wealth management, and personal philanthropic impact. The interviewees highlight key points, including the benefit of receiving an immediate tax deduction when donating to a DAF, and the flexibility to invest those funds for charitable purposes over a longer time horizon. Daniel and Michael also delve into ideas for reforms to ensure that DAFs are used effectively and responsibly. Episode Highlights:
Michael Littledike Bio: Michael founded Capita Financial Network in 2008 with the vision of creating a collection of financial professionals to build a complete wealth management experience for the clients of Capita. Capita Financial Network continues to grow as the company fulfills its mission to "create the optimal wealth management experience." Mike spends most of his time building the company, finding strategic partnerships, presenting on financial topics, and building adventure-packed events for like-minded business owners to synergize.
Mike and his wife, Britney, hold their family close and use their charitable opportunities to support Down Syndrome foundations. The Littledikes support their community and the next generation through UVU's Scholarship Program and the Success in Education nonprofit. They are also passionate about their support for veterans as they fund special experiences and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities through Operation Pay it Forward at their ranch in Texas. Daniel Blake Bio: As CEO, Daniel leads the team at UI Charitable Advisors and spearheads initiatives that empower high-net-worth individuals to achieve their philanthropic objectives while nurturing the next generation of social impact leaders. Previously, he was the CEO and co-founder of EcoScraps, which Scott’s Miracle-Gro acquired (NYSE: SMG), where he was a Director for their sustainability and hydroponic business unit. He has led sustainability initiatives with the US State Department, United Nations World Food Programme, Amazon, Google, Home Depot, Walmart, and some of the world’s largest food companies etc Daniel has been named one of the top Social Impact Entrepreneurs in the USA by Bloomberg Businessweek and has been featured as the cover story in both Inc. Magazine and Forbes. Daniel studied English at BYU where he currently serves as an adjunct professor and is on the board of advisors for the Ballard Center for Social Impact. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/152-Whats-the-Big-Deal-About-Donor-Advised-Funds https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/151-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-with-Andrea-Rush Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources that include special free short video mini-courses, templates, and key check lists and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs.
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | Erin Borla: Preview | 00:03:39 | |
Erin Borla, Trustee and Executive Director of the Roundhouse Foundation, shares her journey into philanthropy and its focus on rural Oregon. Erin is passionate about explaining how the rural community needs that can differ from those of urban communities. She shares how she developed a strategic initiative that supports rural philanthropy, including community food systems, disaster response, and early childhood education. {You can hear the full episode on Monday December 4th} | |||
| 13 May 2024 | #179 Sybil Speaks: Season 4 Kick Off | 00:03:22 | |
This Sybil Speaks episode kicks off Season 4. Over the summer Sybil will be revisiting some of her favorite interviews from the past 150 plus episodes. She will be highlighting specific themes and issues based on your feedback. She will also add new ideas at the start of each episode to get you thinking even more deeply about how to be the best donors you can be, and to continue to make your money matter. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grantmaking so that you can make a real and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil’s website: www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | #110 The Data and Facts Behind Why People Give, With Laura MacDonald Board Member Giving USA and Founder of Benefactor Group | 00:31:58 | |
Laura, who is the founder of Benefactor Group and a lead author of the Giving USA study, talks with Sybil about the research and facts from the report, which offers research every year to answer the question of why people give. This episode is packed with interesting facts to help you as a donor be even more effective at tapping into why you give, and also how your giving fits into the data and facts about good giving practices. Episode Highlights:
Laura MacDonald Bio: Laura MacDonald, Principal and Founder of Benefactor Group, has served the nonprofit sector for four decades. In 2000, she established Benefactor Group to serve the needs of those who serve the common good. The firm works with healthcare, arts, culture, and educational institutions; human service organizations; women’s funds; and others as they pursue their vision of a better world. The team at Benefactor Group has served hundreds of clients, ranging from universities, art museums, hospitals, and global NGOs, to start-up community organizations. Prior to establishing Benefactor Group, Laura served as the vice president and creative director of a national fundraising firm, chief development officer in arts and higher education, and as a key volunteer for community organizations. Laura was chief development officer at The Ohio State University’s Wexner Center for the Arts where she also served as a senior development officer in the University’s $1.2 billion capital campaign. Links: Benefactor: https://benefactorgroup.com Giving USA: https://givingusa.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benefactorgrouppresident Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenefactorGroup If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/99-Meta-Loftsgaarden https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/88-elizabeth-bast https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/46-tim-miller Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | #192 Define Success in Your Fundraising Pitch With Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC | 00:39:49 | |
In today’s episode Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of her live training, which provides guidance on defining success in your fundraising pitch. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grantmaking so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links: Lesson 1: Be Relevant https://static1.squarespace.com/static/65f88acde0aeaf00f1bd2152/t/65fba34f6032430f7e5eeb84/1710990159807/Be_Relevant_Resource.pdf How to Write A Success Statement https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonnonprofithonefundraisingpitch If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | The Giving Strategies to Deploy When Disaster Strikes: Preview | 00:03:40 | |
You never know when disaster may strike in a community you care about, and when it does, you want to be prepared to show up in the best way possible. This month Sybil will focus on the theme of disaster philanthropy. This episode sets the stage and launches the conversation with Sybil’s advice on how to give well in this situation. COVID-19 was a real wake-up call, and we are seeing major disasters of all stripes hit communities across the globe. That’s why this entire month of January Sybil is focusing on this topic. In addition to her episode today, she is also interviewing experts this entire month who have direct experience in funding well during a disaster. {You can hear the full episode on January 9th} | |||
| 29 Jul 2021 | #35 Back by Popular Demand! Learn More Ways to Fund Indigenous Communities with Deep Respect and Grace with Jim Enote, CEO, Colorado Plateau Foundation | 00:30:32 | |
With such an array of indigenous communities in the United States alone, it's important that we as funders learn how to best give them many diverse opportunities. With a plethora of knowledge and first-hand experience, Jim Enote returns to share his knowledge and advice for funding these communities.
Episode Highlights:
• Jim’s background.
• Why location matters when it comes to supporting our indigenous communities.
• The movement of young members starting nonprofits
• Leadership and governance.
• What identity means to Jim.
• What language means to Jim.
• The best way to fund these communities.
• The power of communication.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 13 Sep 2024 | Showcase Collaboration in Your Fundraising Pitch: Preview | 00:01:49 | |
In today’s episode, Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of her live training, which provides information about the importance of collaboration in nonprofit fundraising. Sybil delves into why donors are interested in funding collaborative efforts and ways nonprofits can engage in more collaboration and effectively showcase these efforts to donors in order to attract more funding. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, September 16th} | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | #204 Do You Have the Requisite Experience to Make Your Money Matter? Learn how the Bullitt Foundation addressed this question when they hired Denis Hayes as President (Part 2 of 2) | 00:32:08 | |
Denis Hayes, Chairman and President at Bullitt Foundation, returns to share the strategies he implemented for effective grantmaking. Denis explains the importance of legitimacy in philanthropic decision-making, the value of diverse board representation, and how focusing efforts geographically and strategically helped the foundation create a significant impact. Denis also provides insights on the decision to spend down and offers advice for future philanthropists on how to make meaningful, long-lasting contributions to causes they care about. Episode Highlights:
Denis Hayes Bio: Denis Hayes is an environmentalist and a long-time champion of solar & renewable energy. He rose to prominence in 1970 as the coordinator for the first Earth Day. He subsequently founded the Earth Day Network and expanded the event to 180 nations. Earth Day is now the most widely observed secular holiday in the world. During the Carter Administration, Hayes was director of the federal Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory). Hayes became an adjunct professor of engineering at Stanford University for several years, and also practiced law in Silicon Valley. Since 1992, Hayes has been president of the Bullitt Foundation in Washington and continues to be a leader in environmental and energy policy. He was the principal developer of the Bullitt Center, judged by World Architecture Magazine to be "the greenest office building in the world." Hayes has also served as Executive director of Environmental Action, Director of the Illinois State Energy Office, Visiting Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Fellow of the Worldwatch Institute, Fellow at the Bellagio Center, and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow of the Bosch Foundation. Hayes has received the national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as numerous other awards. Time Magazine named him as "Hero of the Planet" in 1999; the NYT profiled him as its Newsmaker of the Day; and Life Magazine selected him as one of the 100 most influential Americans of the 20th century. His newest book, COWED: The Hidden Impact of 93 Million Cows on America's Health, Economy, Politics, Culture, and Environment, was published by W.W. Norton in 2015. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 29 Mar 2024 | Stone Hudson: Preview | 00:00:46 | |
Stone Hudson joins us to discuss the importance of donor collaboration to ensure aligned messages and successful project outcomes. He also shares insights into his work on funding strategies for Indigenous communities. Stone emphasizes the importance of holistic approaches and long-term commitments in philanthropy. He reflects on his observations of the philanthropic landscape and the need for flexibility and trust in grantmaking. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, April 1st} | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | Put Your Best Foot Forward to Participate in Philanthropic Networks: Preview | 00:02:12 | |
Sybil talks about how to participate in philanthropic networks because you should never fund and issue you care about all alone - there are others who are also thinking about solutions to the same problems you are trying to solve. Sybil explains three types of funder collaborations: general philanthropic groups that help you improve your craft, issue-centric philanthropic networks that help you improve knowledge about a given topic, and campaign-centric philanthropic collaborations. She offers examples and links to resources to help you find a philanthropic collaboration in the area you're interested in. She also shares her tips on finding a mentor in your area and finding a partner in your area to start a collaboration. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, April 10th} | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | Fred & Sybil Ackerman-Munson: Preview | 00:03:59 | |
Sybil and Fred wrap up January’s series on disaster relief with personal stories. The power of community and helping hands is a beautiful thing, and the hope that is found after a devastating disaster. They discuss the many key elements of funding in a disaster and also how it hit home, literally. Sybil and Fred talk about how there is a place for both large and small organizations, and also how people in local communities can really come forward and help their neighbors. {You can hear the full episode Monday, January 30th} | |||
| 08 Jul 2021 | #32 Creating Meaningful Connections with Anupama Joshi, Executive Director, Blue Sky Funders | 00:26:38 | |
For today's episode, I have decided to invite Anupama Joshi to the show. Anupama is the executive director at the Blue Sky Funders Network, a network specifically designed for bringing funders together so they can collaborate and help important causes.
Episode Highlights:
• Anupama’s personal journey.
• How Anupama supports collaboration among funders.
• How Anupama creates connections between Blue Sky Funders members and non-profits.
• Anupama’s membership criteria.
• Anupama’s greatest challenges.
• Anupama’s words of wisdom.
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| 15 May 2023 | #128 Accomplishing More By Leveraging Public Funds, with Peter Stangel, Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities | 00:21:36 | |
How can we successfully leverage public funds as private donors? Peter Stangel joins Sybil and explains how to distribute funds in the right places, and how donors can strategically use their dollars to strategically leverage public funds and maximize impact. Episode Highlights:
Peter Stangel Bio: Peter Stangel of Aiken, SC joined the US Endowment in April of 2010. An ecologist by training, Peter received a B.S. in Biology from Furman University and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. Previously he was with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, most recently as Director of Science and Evaluation. With the Foundation he also served as Eastern and Southeastern Regional Director, and Neotropical Migratory Bird Initiative Director. Peter has extensive experience building corporate conservation partnerships, and has worked with Walmart, Shell Oil Company, ConocoPhillips, and Southern Company, among others. He has more than 20 publications in the technical literature and nearly 200 in the popular magazines. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/leveraging-public-dollars · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/99-Meta-Loftsgaarden · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/57-michael-chatman Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
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https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 21 Apr 2023 | Fred & Sybil Ackerman-Munson: Preview | 00:05:41 | |
Sybil and Fred talk about the power of funder collaborations. They talk about the many different kinds of collaborations, from loose affinity groups to more focused issue-focused work that funders do strategically together to make a difference. Sybil shares the conditions needed for a funder collaboration to be successful. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, April 24th} | |||
| 02 Aug 2021 | #36 Sybil Speaks: Three Things You Can Do Now to Create a Legacy That Lasts | 00:12:07 | |
Don’t allow the fear that the world’s problems are too big to solve to paralyze you from trying to make a difference during your lifetime.
For this episode, I’m going to discuss three key points that you can use working alongside nonprofits and charities to enact long-term change in your community. I’ll also be sharing my own personal experience from when I used to be in a similar situation and how I managed to encourage myself to act now. Change doesn’t happen instantly, but with these tools, you’ll have the ability to define your own future while also supporting others with theirs.
Don’t miss out on this week’s episode! Remember, change doesn’t need to happen when you’re gone.
Episode Highlights:
• Name the problem you want to solve.
• Act today to make a difference tomorrow.
• It’s okay to not know the outcome.
Links referenced in this podcast
• If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to check out more of what I have to offer then click here. On my website, you can sign up for my free training, online courses, free resources, as well as my paid resources.
• Check out my episode with Al Jubitz and the War Prevention Initiative here.
• If you’re interested in finding a consultant, check out Apex Gift Planning Services here.
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:
• #34 Sybil Speaks: Reach Your Best Fundraising Potential
• #33 Sybil Speaks: The Four Best Options to Outsource Your Giving Strategy for Maximum Impact
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Become even better at what you do as I teach you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!
In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos (one per week for a total of 8 weeks), and many more!
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| 08 Jul 2022 | Sybil Speaks: Preview | 00:02:37 | |
Sybil offers advice on what to do after the campaign you supported has come to completion and is either won or lost. How can you go on advocating for the cause you care about once a campaign is over?
(You can hear the full episode on July 11th) | |||
| 22 May 2023 | #129 Giving Well to Indigenous Communities, with Jim Enote CEO of the Colorado Plateau Foundation. | 00:28:14 | |
Jim Enote joins Sybil for a special bonus episode. He shares what he has been doing since his last appearance on the podcast, and then shares his wisdom for those who want to give to indigenous communities. Jim explains how to give in a righteous way that reflects equality, fairness, and respect. Episode Highlights:
Jim Enote Bio: Jim Enote is a Zuni tribal member and CEO of the Colorado Plateau Foundation. He serves on the boards of the Trust for Mutual Understanding, and Grand Canyon Trust, and formally with Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation. He is a National Geographic Society Explorer, a New Mexico Community Luminaria, and an E.F. Schumacher Society Fellow. Jim’s service over the past forty years includes natural resource, cultural resource, philanthropic, and arts assignments for many organizations including UNESCO, UNDP, International Secretariat for Water, Nordic Council of Ministers, Tibet Child Nutrition Project, the Mountain Institute, National Geographic Society, US Bureau of Indian Affairs, US National Park Service, Zuni Tribe, and several major charitable foundations, museums, and universities. He has written in Heritage In the Context of Globalization; Science, Technology, and Human Values; Sacredness as a Means to Conservation; Mapping Our Places; Indigenous People and Sustainable Development; A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne, and Redrock Stories, to name a few. Recent short pieces include; We Cannot Live by Sentiments Alone, The Museum Collaboration Manifesto, Buyer Beware, What I Tell Boys, and Please Don’t Call Me a Warrior. In 2010 while serving as the director of the A:shiwi A:wan Museum Jim was awarded the first Ames Prize for Innovative Museum Anthropology during the American Anthropological Association’s annual conference. In 2013 he received the Guardian of Culture and Lifeways Award from the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, and in 2016 received the Hewett Award for leadership and service to the New Mexico museum community and for achievements in the museum field. He lives in his work in-progress home at Zuni, New Mexico. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/leveraging-public-dollars · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/35-jim-enote Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course you'll gain access to beautifully animated and engaging videos, along with many other resources.
https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist
https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 17 May 2024 | Rachel Humphrey: Preview | 00:02:17 | |
Rachel Humphrey joins us to share her experience as the Senior Director of Practice Acceleration at Justice Funders. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from extractive to regenerative practices, offering guidance and inspiration for those committed to creating a more just world. {You can hear the full episode on Monday May 20th} | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | Helen Flannery: Preview | 00:02:20 | |
Helen Flannery joins us to offer her perspective on donor-advised funds (DAFs) and her desire for the need for reforms to ensure the charitable sector's vitality and impact. For example, she discovered that of the top 20 charities in the United States, 11 of the top twenty are DAFs. She wants you to know that most people don’t realize that the top charities in the United States are DAFs. For example, Fidelity Charitable takes in 4 times the contributions as the largest working charity. Helen wants people to know just how big DAFs are becoming and what that means for our charitable institutions. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, October 30th} | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | To spend down or not spend down: Preview | 00:03:04 | |
If you are donating to worthy causes, I am guessing you’ve asked yourself whether to give it all away in your lifetime, or over a set period of time. This is what’s called “spending down” in philanthropic circles. This month Sybil is going to investigate the right conditions to spend down, versus the benefits of investing your assets so that you keep giving to the cause you care about in perpetuity. Whether one of these strategies is better than the other is hotly debated in philanthropic circles. Sybil works with both types of philanthropic clients - the spend-down kind and the in-perpetuity kind - and she is here to tell you that there is no one right way here, just a series of pros and cons depending on how you want to show up for the cause you care about and the nonprofits you support. There is already a lot of material out there that discusses the issue of spending down but most of it is too strident about one way that is the “right” way to go. That’s why Sybil is entering the fray to talk overall about the pros and cons so you can decide for yourself what’s best for you. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, March 6th} | |||
| 29 Jul 2022 | Elizabeth Kretzman: Preview | 00:03:04 | |
Elizabeth Bast and Sybil discuss her role at Oil Change International. She explains how a nonprofit can make a big difference moving a cause forward while at the same time navigate change leadership after its founder steps down. Elizabeth explains why success requires both a visionary and an implementer. (You can hear the full episode on August 1st) | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | #163 Fred and Sybil Discuss the Best and Worst of Philanthropy, with Special Guest David Secord | 00:37:56 | |
Sybil and Fred are back for Season 3 and joined by their good friend David Secord to discuss the best and worst of philanthropy. They share their personal stories and lessons learned from decades working in the philanthropic world. Episode Highlights:
Fred Ackerman-Munson Bio: Fred has spent the last 20 years as Executive Director of the 444S Foundation in Bellevue, WA. During that time the Foundation has granted over $50 million to organizations working to protect wildlands and wildlife in Western North America. For 7 years prior to that Fred was Deputy Director of Conservation Northwest where he led The Cascades Conservation Partnership and Loomis Forest Campaigns that together raised over $100 million dollars to purchase and protect over 70,000 acres of forest in Washington’s Cascades Mountains. During that same time Fred also consulted on campaign design, grantmaking and evaluation for numerous foundations including Pew, Oak, Brainerd and Ploughshares. For 12 years before that, Fred was Regional Campaign Director for Greenpeace, where he researched, developed, and implemented numerous successful campaigns on solid and toxic waste, energy, and fisheries issues. Fred has 4 kids in college and lives with the love of his life on a small horse farm in Damascus, Oregon. David Secord Bio: After 20 years in foundation and university leadership jobs, David established Barnacle Strategies as an independent consulting and volunteering platform. From a home base on an island in BC, David works with partners in Canada, the United States, and sometimes farther afield. David enjoys variety, so at a given time, consulting clients might include foundations and funder affinity groups, partnership-oriented academic and research institutions, Indigenous people's organizations, and big or small NGOs. Projects and advising tend toward the creative and relevant, often integrating environmental, socioeconomic, and biocultural strategies - especially place-based ones. David also helps organizations recruit outstanding talent by managing executive searches and keeping fresh by serving on several volunteer boards. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/14-david-secord https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/137-David-Secord https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/12-pam-fujita-yuhas-zoe-rothchild Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | #71 Sybil Speaks: When and How to Engage Expert Advisors | 00:32:49 | |
In this episode, I go in-depth about the three main key areas donors need to consider. These practices will help you get the most out of your donations and equip you to build a supportive and trustworthy relationship with the experts who are helping you do good in the world.
Episode Highlights:
• The three main benefits of hiring staff or contracted advisors.
• Threshold questions you need to ask yourself before hiring someone.
• Four best practices to make sure you are being fair to your staff and contractors.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 04 Nov 2022 | Season 2 ep 2 preview | 00:01:01 | |
Sybil is joined by her husband, who is also an expert in philanthropy, in a special behind-the-scenes series to set the stage for Season 2. This is the first of four sessions you will have the opportunity to listen in on as Sybil and her husband figure out the best topics to address in detail for Season 2 of Sybil’s podcast series. This is a fun and informal brainstorming conversation about effective philanthropy that will set the stage for a deep conversation in 2023 about key themes and trends to discuss in the upcoming year. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes conversation and get to know Sybil and her husband just a little bit better. {You can hear the full episode Monday, November 7th} | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | John Esterle: Preview | 00:02:56 | |
John Esterle is recently retired as the Co-Executive Director at The Whitman Institute, an independent foundation in San Francisco with a mission to advance equity through funding dialogue, relationship-building, and inclusive leadership. He is also the co-founder of Trust-Based Philanthropy. John explains the steps of trust-based philanthropy, and how a foundation can incorporate elements of the concepts within their own giving strategy. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, June 12th} | |||
| 25 Nov 2022 | Behind the Scenes Brainstorming Dialogue about Effective Giving Strategies for Season 2 Part Four, with Sybil Ackerman-Munson and Fred Ackerman-Munson | 00:01:49 | |
Sybil is once again joined by her husband for the fourth part in the series where Sybil and Fred consider topics that are important to discuss in the philanthropic world to set the stage for key themes and trends that they will discuss in detail for 2023. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, November 28th} | |||
| 15 Jul 2022 | Benefits and drawbacks of anonymous donations: Preview | 00:02:29 | |
Sybil offers suggestions for donors who are thinking about going anonymous. She discusses the advantages and difficulties before offering advice on how to be a successful anonymous donor.
{You can hear the whole episode Monday, July 18th} | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | #67 Sybil Speaks: Giving to Stay Inspired and Cut Through Extremism | 00:12:06 | |
Today, I show how you can fund outside of the box and do it in a way that stops the extremism. I pull stories from my experiences working with nonprofits who are continuing to do amazing work on the ground. Talking to these nonprofits, seeing that there are still good people out there, helps me stay optimistic about our future. I hope this episode will help you keep that same spark of hope. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
• My experience working with donors who are inspired to give based on their faith.
• Why giving to environmental and natural resource work keeps me motivated and optimistic.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 11 Oct 2021 | #46 An Entrepreneurial Philanthropist Takes Action on Climate Change with Tim Miller, Executive Director, PECI | 00:28:36 | |
Joining me for this week is Tim Miller, and I am so excited for you all to listen to this conversation because of his multifaceted work as someone who helps run a foundation that supports climate change nonprofits while simultaneously serving as an entrepreneur who supports business directly impacted by climate change. This has opened him up to brand new insights that have proven to be invaluable in his efforts to combat climate change at a micro and macro level.
Episode Highlights:
• His beginnings in the philanthropy world as a consultant to organizations in the transportation and energy sector.
• How PECI was first formed and later on became a foundation.
• How he avoided the problem of creating a competitive environment amongst individual nonprofits by funding coalitions instead.
• The importance of fostering new and richer conversations by directly funding environmental justice organizations.
• His venture into climate capitalism through Climate Hawk Capital.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 15 Mar 2024 | Margi Hoffmann: Preview | 00:01:51 | |
Margi Hoffmann is dedicated to helping nonprofits and local communities access public funding. She is leading efforts within the federal government to support community members gaining access to public funding that is often left sitting on the table. {You can hear the full episode on Monday March 18th} | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | Sybil Speaks: Cut Through the Red Tape of a Nonprofit’s Finances | 00:16:03 | |
This month's theme is about asking for only what you need from a nonprofit's budget and finances. Donors often ask for more than what's necessary and that creates busywork for the nonprofit, which can waste time and money. Sybil does not want this to happen to you. To avoid this potential pitfall, consider your donor identity, whether you're a sustainer, campaigner, or launcher donor and go through Sybil’s simple training that she offers in this episode so that you can ask the right questions, and get down to the business of answering only the most important budget and financial questions. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links:
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Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy
Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources that include special free short video mini-courses, templates, and key checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy-to-view PDFs.
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Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 17 Jan 2022 | #60 Sybil Speaks: Recap of My Conversations about Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Honor of Martin Luther King Day | 00:13:00 | |
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, I wanted to dedicate this episode to highlighting past conversations with funders and nonprofits to honor all of the amazing work they do to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Episode Highlights:
• The premise of Trust-based Philanthropy and how it works in reality.
• Past conversations with people who put DEI at the core of their work.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 02 Dec 2022 | Sybil Speaks: Preview | 00:01:27 | |
Sybil kicks off this month with her own advice first on how to be clear about why you want to give so that you can be more effective and not leave money on the table or ultimately get frustrated with the results of your giving strategy. She walks you through various reasons why she sees a person wants to give, which allows you to figure out how you fit in these various motivations. Sybil then helps you decide how you may want to approach your giving strategy, as either a sustainer, campaigner or launcher donor. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, December 5th} | |||
| 19 Apr 2024 | Jim Enote: Preview | 00:03:00 | |
Jim Enote is back to share his valuable insights on funding Indigenous communities. Jim discusses the importance of fostering genuine partnerships between donors and nonprofits, highlighting both success stories and lessons learned from his own experiences. {You can hear the full episode on Monday April 22nd} | |||
| 03 May 2024 | Tony DeFalco: Preview | 00:01:14 | |
Tony DeFalco joins us to share his experience as a seasoned nonprofit professional with over thirty years of experience in grantmaking and fundraising. He shares his positive experiences with donors (what you all as donors do well) and the trends he notices in the nonprofit field. Tony shares his journey from working in environmental justice advocacy to his current role as Executive Director of Latino Network. {You can hear the full episode on Monday May 6th} | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | #03 Sybil Speaks: What a Year! | 00:12:25 | |
Sybil discusses what she learned in 2020 about the funding strategies that helped nonprofits during challenging times. | |||
| 19 Aug 2022 | Marc Beshears: Preview | 00:04:00 | |
Marc Beshearts joins us to offer one idea we have not thought of before to increase wealth, which could then allow you more disposable income to give back to those nonprofits you care about most. Marc recounts his own experience of battling with financial investments, which led him to learn about life insurance as an asset... Marc discusses the benefits of using life insurance to support a donor's preferred charity. *Note: this podcast does not offer formal investment advice - please check in with your certified financial planner for final investment decisions.
(You can hear the full episode on Monday, August the 22nd) | |||
| 13 Sep 2021 | #42 Learn How One Person Navigated the Transition From Donor at Hewlett Foundation to Now Working as a Nonprofit Fundraiser with Cristina Jorda Kinney, Director of Institutional Philanthropy, Action for the Climate Emergency | 00:39:28 | |
For this week, I’m happy to be joined by Cristina Jorda Kinney, Director of Institutional Philanthropy at Action for the Climate Emergency. Originally working at the Hewlett Foundation, she has made the recent transition to become a full-time worker in the nonprofit world. As someone who has experience in both worlds, she’ll share with us her unique insights and perspectives so both donors and funders can maximize their effectiveness.
Episode Highlights:
• The rewards and challenges of shifting from foundation work to nonprofit work.
• The noticeable differences she’s felt now that she’s working on the other side.
• The things she was most proud of doing when she was at Hewlett and her recommendations for funders looking to make their grantees’ lives easier.
• The best form of information nonprofits can give to potential funders.
• How nonprofits can pierce through the funder bubble and reach out to funders in a meaningful manner.
• Why nonprofits and funders shouldn’t be afraid to engage in more discussions and conversations with each other.
• Her advice to fellow funders.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 01 Jul 2021 | #31 Sybil Speaks: The Four Things You Need to Do Before Donating to Charity | 00:15:59 | |
While I’m the kind of person who wants you to give and help as much as you can, I also don’t want you to get overwhelmed in the process. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing with you 4 things to do before even giving a cent to charity.
Episode Highlights:
• Capitalize on matching opportunities before giving your money away.
• Get a tax deduction.
• Perfect your giving strategy.
• Have a personalized system that evaluates your effectiveness over time.
Get the full show notes and more information here:
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| 06 Oct 2023 | Erik Stegman: Preview | 00:01:44 | |
For Indigenous People’s Day, we are re-playing a conversation with Eric Stegman. Eric joins us to encourage donors to consider framing, ensuring we confidently approach talks from a place of strength. Cultural authority, hereditary knowledge, and other forms of wisdom are all on the table. Eric explains how to begin your relationship in such a way that Native communities will want to collaborate with you. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, November 6th} | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | My Friend Had a Dream and Won the Mackenzie Scott Prize of $44 Million with Duncan Campbell, Founder, Friends of Children | 00:09:56 | |
I have a very special interview for you today with my dear friend Duncan Campbell. He just learned that his organization got $44 million from Mackenzie Scott. Duncan is both a donor and a founder of critical programs to support kids. Duncan explains how it feels to receive a huge grant and the opportunities and challenges of getting a grant of this size that is unsolicited.
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| 06 Sep 2021 | #41 Sybil Speaks: Don't Leave Money on the Table! 3 Strategies to Fully Support the Charities You Care About | 00:16:24 | |
It’s more difficult to give away money than you might think, so I’m going to share three strategies that will attract the nonprofits and organizations that fit your goals and missions and help make sure you’re able to give away your money effectively.
Episode Highlights:
• Learn the three possible approaches you can take to ensure you give all your money to good causes.
• The three possible strategies include a marketing type approach, a surgical strike, or a combination of both strategies coordinated together in a seamless manner.
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| 06 Feb 2023 | #115 Sybil Speaks: Show up as your best self with giving strategies to support Indigenous communities | 00:07:04 | |
In the month of February, Sybil talks about effective giving strategies for Indigenous communities. Sybil shares the five takeaways she learned from the interviews you will hear this month. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: #67 Sybil Speaks: Giving to Stay Inspired and Cut Through Extremism #63 Innovations to Streamline Grantmaking with Ansley Fender, Founder & CEO, Atlas #34 Sybil Speaks: Reach Your Best Fundraising Potential Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist
https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | #116 Be At Your Best When Giving to Indigenous Communities, with Jim Enote, Executive Director, Colorado Plateau Foundation. | 00:26:18 | |
Sybil has a very special interview for you today. She had a wonderful conversation with Jim Enote, a Zuni Tribal Member, farmer, and Executive Director of the Colorado Plateau Foundation. In season one, Sybil interviewed him at length twice because his advice is so wonderful for donors who want to give effectively to Indigenous communities. Sybil has profiled some of her favorite parts of Jim's conversation in this episode, and they are here for you today to listen to. Episode Highlights:
Jim Enote Bio: Jim Enote is a Zuni tribal member and has spent over 40 years working professionally to protect and steward cultural and natural resources. He is the CEO of the Colorado Plateau Foundation, which supports regional Native communities to protect water and sacred places, ensure food security, and preserve languages and ancestral knowledge. He also serves as the chair of the board of trustees for the Grand Canyon Trust and lives in Zuni, New Mexico. Link: Website: https://www.grandcanyontrust.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-enote-32a368120 Colorado Plateau Foundation https://coloradoplateaufoundation.org/ Candid https://candid.org/ Native Americans in Philanthropy https://nativephilanthropy.org/ Fact Sheet and Info about the Colorado Plateau Foundation https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eoOBjHx986wjjkvdiweCylQ18VuK8fQC/view?usp=sharing Illustrated Story of the Colorado Plateau Foundation https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BJfcmjBFe-eNkgAsh6cpirpEjqjZY5AR/view?usp=sharing If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/35-jim-enote https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/32-anupama-joshi https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/25-sybil-speaks Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy
Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist
https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising
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| 21 Oct 2022 | Jason Okrent: Preview | 00:02:20 | |
We are joined by Jason Okrent who discusses how he helps people with wealth, both in their investment strategies and also by helping them think through how to give back to the community through donations. Jason shares the tips and tricks that his firm offers for donors to be able to give effectively. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, October 24th} | |||
| 23 Feb 2024 | Tony DeFalco: Preview | 00:01:14 | |
Tony DeFalco joins us to share his experience as a seasoned nonprofit professional with over three decades of experience in fundraising. In this interview, he shares good experiences he has had with donors along with trends he is noticing in the nonprofit field. Tony shares his journey from his early days working in environmental justice advocacy to his current role as Executive Director of Latino Network. {You can hear the full episode on Monday February 26th} | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | #174 Special Strategies to Enhance Donor Relationships with Thomas Keown, Founder & CEO at Many Hopes | 00:32:25 | |
Thomas Keown shares about his organization, Many Hopes. Thomas emphasizes the importance of qualitative stories and data to demonstrate the organization's progress and outcomes to donors. He also shares how he handles the challenge of maintaining a balance between donors' expectations and organizational autonomy. Episode Highlights:
Thomas Keown Bio: Thomas founded Many Hopes after visiting East Africa for the first time in 2007, thinking, “If my friends back home could see what I’ve just seen, they would want to help. So, I’m going to show them.” Born in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles,” he was educated at Queens University, Belfast, worked for one of the two Nobel prize-winning signatories of the Belfast Peace Agreement, and is a former columnist. His career has spanned the media, politics, and for-purpose missions in the UK, USA, Africa, and Latin America. His belief that seemingly intractable problems can be solved by bringing the right influences to bear on them stems from his Christian faith. He lives in New York City with his wife and three-legged dog, serves as an elder at Church of the City, and travels extensively speaking on justice issues. Links: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomaskeown Many Hopes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/many_hopes Website: https://manyhopes.org If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 05 Apr 2021 | #19 Become an Effective Funder with Fred Ackerman-Munson, Executive Director, The 444S Foundation | 00:45:10 | |
Join me in this exciting episode with my husband Fred Ackerman-Munson who I interview on this podcast because he is an experienced funder with lots of wisdom to share! Previously, he was an activist with Greenpeace and then at Conservation Northwest. He weaves his past and present together through stories that will help you learn from him to be an even more effective funder and strategist.
Episode Highlights:
• How Fred’s journey of becoming a funder began.
• Fred’s experience and story about the Mississippi River.
• What Fred is currently funding right now?
• Fred’s favorite grants and campaigns that he funded.
• The difference between a campaign and general support for an organization.
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| 19 Feb 2024 | #167 Strategies to Deploy in Supporting a New Charity with Linda Whitlow, Founder and CEO of Cancer Survivor Resources | 00:22:25 | |
Linda Whitlow joins us to share her experience as a two-time breast cancer survivor, which motivated her to start the organization Cancer Survivor Resources. Linda shares her inspiring journey and the driving force behind her nonprofit work, aiming to assist women facing financial struggles during cancer treatment. Linda sheds light on her organization's mission, providing timely assistance to women in active treatment by bridging the financial gap in their everyday needs. She explains the best ways in which donors are helping her launch her new endeavor, and offers advice on the best ways a donor can show up for the efforts of small start-up nonprofits like hers. Episode Highlights:
Linda Whitlow Bio: Linda Whitlow is the Founder and CEO of Cancer Survivor Resources, an organization born from her journey and an unwavering commitment to supporting cancer survivors. In 2001, Linda faced the initial challenge of Stage 0 breast cancer, undergoing a lumpectomy followed by eight weeks of daily radiation. Little did she know that a decade later, she would confront Stage 3 cancer in the same breast, leading to a mastectomy and a unique reconstructive process utilizing stomach muscles. Motivated by her personal experiences, Linda founded Cancer Survivor Resources with a dual mission. Firstly, she aspires to empower survivors with the knowledge and resources needed to address the questions that arise during and after cancer treatment. Secondly, recognizing the financial strains that often accompany a cancer diagnosis, Linda is dedicated to connecting survivors with agencies that can assist with essential needs such as utilities, food, and childcare. Links:
If you are a nonprofit leader and you have a best or worst story with your experience raising money for your organization that you’d like to share, please fill out this form for a chance to be on Sybil’s podcast - https://forms.gle/buDnkCPcNUKYWh869 If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/165-Navigating-the-Waves-of-Philanthropy https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/162-Philanthropy-Success-Stories-and-Blunders-to-Avoid https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/The-Best-and-Worst-of-Philanthropy-with-David-Secord Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | #122 Spending down verses a foundation in perpetuity, with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson | 00:48:29 | |
Sybil and Fred discuss the pros and cons of spending down versus a foundation in perpetuity. They agree that it is a personal choice as a donor and that there are good reasons to spend down and there are reasons to stay around for generation after generation. How can you make sure that you are having an impact on the issue that you might care about over the long haul? Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links: Philanthropy Together - https://philanthropytogether.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/119-To-Spend-Down-or-Not https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/120-Bruce-Lourie https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/11-ann-krumboltz Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist
https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | #40 Sybil Speaks: Top Three Strategies to Maximize Your Impact | 00:12:52 | |
Is that long list of charities that you support weighing you down? Lighten your load to be even more effective while still honoring the issues and organizations that you care about.
You’d be surprised at how often I work with a new client that lists all the nonprofits they fund in alphabetical order. But I want to tell you now that this isn’t an effective method. You’re more likely to feel overwhelmed and miss out on the nonprofits that work on issues you actually care about.
If you’ve been struggling with this, listen in on this episode because I have a challenge for you! This will help you eliminate this method and I’ll give you three steps that give you greater visibility about the effectiveness of your funding strategy.
Episode Highlights:
• Focus on the issue areas you care about.
• Write two outcome statements under each issue area.
• Group the nonprofits you’re funding under their connected issue area.
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• #38 Sybil Speaks: Tips to Fund Advocacy and Lobbying Correctly
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| 21 Nov 2022 | #104 Behind the Scenes Brainstorming Dialogue about Effective Giving Strategies for Season 2 Part 3 of 4, with Sybil Ackerman-Munson and Fred Munson | 00:10:16 | |
Sybil is once again joined by her husband for the third part in the series where Sybil and Fred look into topics that are important to discuss in the philanthropic world to set the stage for key themes and trends that they will discuss in detail for 2023. Episode Highlights:
Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/73-sybil-speaks https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/71-sybil-speaks https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/69-patton-mcdowell Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!
Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com! | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | #203 Do You Have the Requisite Experience to Make Your Money Matter? Learn How the Bullitt Foundation Addressed This Question When They Hired Denis Hayes as President (Part 1 of 2) | 00:17:53 | |
Denis Hayes, Chairman and President at Bullitt Foundation, joins Sybil to share his experiences growing up in the 1960s during a turbulent time in American history and how his quest for purpose and meaning led him to co-found Earth Day. Sybil encourages philanthropists to consider the need for someone with specialized knowledge, like Denis, to guide their giving strategy. Episode Highlights:
Denis Hayes Bio: Denis Hayes is an environmentalist and a long-time champion of solar & renewable energy. He rose to prominence in 1970 as the coordinator for the first Earth Day. He subsequently founded the Earth Day Network and expanded the event to 180 nations. Earth Day is now the most widely observed secular holiday in the world. During the Carter Administration, Hayes was director of the federal Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory). Hayes then became an adjunct professor of engineering at Stanford University for several years, and also practiced law in Silicon Valley. Since 1992, Hayes has been president of the Bullitt Foundation in Washington and continues to be a leader in environmental and energy policy. He was the principal developer of the Bullitt Center, judged by World Architecture Magazine to be "the greenest office building in the world." Hayes has also served as Executive director of Environmental Action, Director of the Illinois State Energy Office, Visiting Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Fellow of the Worldwatch Institute, Fellow at the Bellagio Center, and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow of the Bosch Foundation. Hayes has received the national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as numerous other awards. Time Magazine named him as "Hero of the Planet" in 1999; the NYT profiled him as its Newsmaker of the Day; and Life Magazine selected him as one of the 100 most influential Americans of the 20th century. His newest book, COWED: The Hidden Impact of 93 Million Cows on America's Health, Economy, Politics, Culture, and Environment, was published by W.W. Norton in 2015. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy. Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders
Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com. | |||