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Do Your GoodNew Adventures: With Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCIn this heartfelt final episode, Sybil explains that she will be embarking on an exciting new career journey. This means that this is her final podcast episode as part of Do Your Good. Listeners can continue to access many free Do Your Good website resources, including themed blogs and past interviews. All of the free resources she offers are evergreen and continue to be available on www.doyourgood.com. Sybil is endorsing her friend who runs Nonprofit Fixer. Sean from Nonprofit Fixer joins the conversation and shares insights into nonprofit leadership, training, and fundraising. They discuss their co...
2024-11-1809 min
Do Your Good#202 The Report: Addressing Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Part 4 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCSybil shares the key findings and recommendations from her extensive research on preventing firearm-related suicides in rural Oregon, conducted for the Roundhouse Foundation. She outlines six crucial steps to improve the uptick of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) and integrate them with broader suicide prevention strategies. Sybil encourages donors and philanthropists to think critically about supporting nonprofits working on these life-saving measures. Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works with philanthropic institutions and foundations in...
2024-10-2120 min
Do Your Good#201 Discovering Solutions: Addressing Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Episode 3 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCSybil offers positive solutions for firearm-related suicide prevention, with insights based on interviews with experts. She emphasizes that reducing suicide risk requires a multi-faceted approach and that relying solely on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws, is only one piece of this complex puzzle. Please note that the discussion around suicide prevention is a very sensitive topic. Only listen to this podcast season if you are adequately prepared for the discussion. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please seek professional support and call th...
2024-10-1437 min
Do Your Good#200 Reframing the Conversation: Addressing Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Episode 2 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCSybil focuses on how language and messaging play a critical role in addressing firearm related suicide prevention. Drawing from expert insights, Sybil underscores the importance of shaping conversations that resonate with all interested parties. Sybil urges donors and nonprofits to consider culturally competent messaging to bridge the divide between public health and firearm-owning communities. Please note that the discussion around suicide prevention is a very sensitive topic. Only listen to this podcast season if you are adequately prepared for the discussion. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please se...
2024-10-0743 min
Do Your Good#199 Why It’s Important to Address Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Episode 1 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCDrawing from extensive research and interviews with experts, Sybil explores the complex factors contributing to high suicide rates in rural and remote communities. She explains why this is such an important topic that philanthropists, like her client the Roundhouse Foundation, want to address with empathy and care.**Trigger Warning** This episode discusses suicide, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country. For the United States, the numbers are as...
2024-09-3026 min
Do Your GoodA Donor’s Journey to Address Firearm-Related Suicide: Stories from Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCIn this preview of Season 6, Sybil offers a glimpse into a powerful and deeply sensitive topic: firearm-related suicide prevention in rural and remote communities in Oregon. Collaborating with the Roundhouse Foundation, Sybil embarks on a journey to explore solutions to this critical issue. Together, they delve into the complexities surrounding firearms, mental health, and suicide prevention, highlighting the importance of addressing this important issue with empathy and collaboration. Link to Sybil’s Blog on this topic for more information is here: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonsuicideruralremoteoregon
2024-09-2410 min
Do Your Good#198 Create a Financial Overview that Wows Donors with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCIn 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:Top ten budget considerationsCommon budget mistakes to avoidUnderstanding the importance of overheadSybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a...
2024-09-2332 min
Do Your Good#197 Showcase Collaboration in Your Fundraising Pitch with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President, Do Your Good, LLCIn 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.Episode Highlights:Why collaboration matters to both donors and nonprofitsShowcasing collaborative efforts in proposal narratives and budgetsSybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of...
2024-09-1643 min
Do Your Good#196 Explain How Your Work Scales with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCIn today’s episode, Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of her live training, which provides a guide on scalability and its importance in a successful fundraising pitch.Episode Highlights:Understanding scale and what it meansKey elements of a successful pitchCommon challenges and solutionsSybil 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 yo...
2024-09-0928 min
Do Your Good#195 The Power of Leverage with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCIn today’s episode, 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.Episode Highlights:Explaining leverage in fundraisingFour key strategies Common mistakes to avoidSybil 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...
2024-09-0221 min
Do Your Good#194 Effectively Describe Your Nonprofit's Role to Convince Donors That You Are Relevant with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCIn 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:Effectively explain your nonprofit organization's roleCommon mistakes to avoidSybil 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 po...
2024-08-2620 min
Do Your Good#193 Create a Compelling Problem Statement That Wins Over Donors with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCIn today’s episode Sybil offers podcast listeners her live training, which advises on creating a well-crafted problem statement.Sybil emphasizes how to have the problem statement demonstrate urgency, clear solutions and measurable benchmarks. She also discusses common mistakes found with problem statements, such as burying the problem statement too deep in the pitch or making the solution seem overwhelming.Episode Highlights:Crafting an effective problem statementCommon problem statement mistakesSybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 ye...
2024-08-1930 min
Do Your Good#192 Define Success in Your Fundraising Pitch With Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLCIn 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:How to craft an exciting and clear success statementMistakes to avoid 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 worl...
2024-08-1239 min
Do Your Good#191 The Seven Elements to Hone Your Fundraising Pitch: My Live Training Seven Part Series for Nonprofits with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President, Do Your Good LLCIn today’s episode Sybil is offering the podcast listeners an edited version of her live training that provides the seven key elements nonprofits need to put together a successful fundraising pitch. Episode Highlights:Thorough description of the 7 key elements needed to create a successful fundraising pitch and ways to increase your likelihood to receive funding from donors.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...
2024-08-0528 min
Do Your Good#179 Sybil Speaks: Season 4 Kick OffThis 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:What to expect in Season 4Exciting content coming in the Fall
2024-05-1303 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks: PreviewThis 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. {You can hear the full episode on Monday May 13th}
2024-05-1000 min
Do Your GoodSybil Speaks: When to Hire an Expert to Help with Your Giving StrategyIn this Sybil Speaks episode, Sybil answers the question of when donors should consider hiring an expert to help with their giving strategy, versus when to go it alone. Sybil draws from her experience and recent client interactions to help you decide if you would benefit from using an intermediary as a guide in your giving strategy. She highlights the role of intermediaries in facilitating effective communication, leveraging funds, and driving collaborative efforts among donors and nonprofits.Episode Highlights:When to use an intermediary in your giving strategy
2024-03-0421 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks: PreviewIn this Sybil Speaks episode, Sybil answers the question of when donors should consider hiring an expert to help with their giving strategy, versus when to go it alone. Sybil draws from her experience and recent client interactions to help you decide if you would benefit from using an intermediary as a guide in your giving strategy. She highlights the role of intermediaries in facilitating effective communication, leveraging funds, and driving collaborative efforts among donors and nonprofits. {You can hear the full episode on Monday March 4th}
2024-03-0102 min
Do Your Good#164 Sybil Speaks: Advice from Nonprofits for DonorsIn this Sybil Speaks episode, Sybil shares lessons learned from nonprofit leaders about good giving strategies. Sybil talks about how to avoid the challenges brought about by donor-nonprofit power dynamics and common misunderstandings between both parties. Sybil also shares positive examples of Nonprofit-Donor relations.Episode Highlights:Common challenges faced by nonprofits and donors Positive examples of Nonprofit-Donor relationsSybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions a...
2024-01-2914 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks: PreviewIn this Sybil Speaks episode, Sybil shares lessons learned from nonprofit leaders about good giving strategies. Sybil talks about how to avoid the challenges brought about by donor-nonprofit power dynamics and common misunderstandings between both parties. Sybil also shares positive examples of Nonprofit-Donor relations. {You can hear the full episode on January 29th}
2024-01-2601 min
Do Your Good#163 Fred and Sybil Discuss the Best and Worst of Philanthropy, with Special Guest David SecordSybil 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:Personal lessons learned working in philanthropy.Examples of donor behavior to emulate or avoid.Fred Ackerman-Munson Bio:Fred has spent the last 20 years as Executive Director of the 444S Foundation in Bellevue, WA. During that...
2024-01-2237 minDo Your GoodFred and Sybil: PreviewSybil 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. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, January 22nd}
2024-01-1901 min
Do Your Good#162 Sybil Speaks: Philanthropy Success Stories and Blunders to AvoidIn the Season 3 opener of the Do Your Good podcast, Sybil recounts the best and worst philanthropy-related stories shared from nonprofit leaders and donors. Sybil will also share her top 3 dos and don'ts for donors. In this episode we will distill key lessons from the stories shared about philanthropy mistakes and also review success stories that can support donors in making a true impact through their giving.Episode Highlights:The top 3 most important things you can do as a donor. The top 3 blunders you can avoid as a...
2024-01-1517 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks: PreviewIn the Season 3 opener of the Do Your Good podcast, Sybil recounts the best and worst philanthropy-related stories shared from nonprofit leaders and donors. Sybil will also share her top 3 dos and don'ts for donors. In this episode we will distill key lessons from the stories shared about philanthropy mistakes and also review success stories that can support donors in making a true impact through their giving. {You can hear the full episode on January 15th}
2024-01-1201 min
Do Your Good#162 Bonus Episode: Special Training to Support Nonprofits in Honing Their Fundraising PitchI am sure you want the nonprofit you care about to raise money effectively. In addition to creating my podcast and resources so donors like you can effectively make your money matter, I also have a training program to help nonprofits hone their pitch and attract support from donors. As a part of my nonprofit training program, I offer a free training webinar on the first Monday of every month. Today’s podcast episode will give you a flavor for the information provided in my monthly nonprofit training webinars. I offer you a recording from one of my...
2024-01-0852 min
Do Your Good#159 The Season 2 Top Takeaways for Effective Philanthropy with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonSybil and Fred look back on this season’s highlights. They highlight what they believe to be the most important takeaways to be an effective donor and philanthropist, based on all of the interviews and themes covered on the podcast this year. Episode Highlights:Season 2’s highlightsFavorite episodesWhat to expect in Season 3Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and found...
2023-12-1831 minDo Your GoodSybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: PreviewSybil and Fred look back on this season’s highlights. They highlight what they believe to be the most important takeaways to be an effective donor and philanthropist, based on all of the interviews and themes covered on the podcast this year. {You can hear the full episode on Monday December 18th}
2023-12-1501 min
Do Your Good#155 Sybil Speaks: Eliminate Overwhelm and Burnout in Your Giving StrategySybil 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:The four steps to take to avoid burnout and overwhelm in your giving strategiesIdentify places and sources of inspirationSybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of e...
2023-11-2012 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks: Eliminate Overwhelm and Burnout in Your Giving Strategy PreviewSybil 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. {You can hear the full episode on Monday November 20th}
2023-11-1701 min
Do Your Good#154 Donor-Advised Funds with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonSybil 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:Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) definedCritiques of DAFsResolutions for concerns about DAFsSybil 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 m...
2023-11-1336 minDo Your GoodSybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: PreviewSybil 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.{You can hear the full episode on Monday November 13th}
2023-11-1001 min
Do Your Good#148 Sybil Speaks: The Ins and Outs of Donor-Advised Funds and Pooled FundsSybil 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.Episode Highlights:The three categories of DAFs and pooled fundsThe criticisms of DAFsThe essential benefits DAF.Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:
2023-10-0213 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks: Donor-Advised Funds PreviewSybil 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}
2023-09-2901 min
Do Your Good#147 Measuring Impact with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonMeasuring impact is important so that you will have ownership over your giving strategy for years to come. Fred and Sybil discuss strategies to effectively measure performance over time. They also emphasize that success takes time. Giving is as much an art as it is a science. They also talk about measurable objectives that a donor should consider when assessing the success of their giving strategy. Episode Highlights:How do we measure successWhat happens when we don’t see the success we want?Traps to avoid.How to...
2023-09-2538 minDo Your GoodSybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: PreviewMeasuring impact is important so that you will have ownership over your giving strategy for years to come. Fred and Sybil discuss strategies to effectively measure performance over time. They also emphasize that success takes time. Giving is as much an art as it is a science. They also talk about measurable objectives that a donor should consider when assessing the success of their giving strategy. {You can hear the full episode on Monday September 25th}
2023-09-2203 min
Do Your Good#143 Sybil Speaks: Measuring ImpactSuccess can be difficult to measure. How do we know how well the nonprofit is able to tackle the societal issues we want to solve? Sybil explains why it is important to have a good plan of action to measure impact, and how to approach your giving in a way that will reach your goals.Episode Highlights:Measuring the success of your donationsSuccessfully gauging the impact of your giving strategyChecklist for developing a four-step personalized plan.Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:
2023-08-2819 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks, Measuring Impact: PreviewSuccess can be difficult to measure. How do we know how well the nonprofit is able to tackle the societal issues we want to solve? Sybil explains why it is important to have a good plan of action to measure impact, and how to approach your giving in a way that will reach your goals. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, August 28th}
2023-08-2502 min
Do Your Good#142 Understanding Nonprofit Finances with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonFred is excited to join Sybil today to discuss budgets and finances. Donors often do a good job at asking for very specific and detailed project proposals but then fail to be equally specific in their financial and budget requests. They discuss how to focus your request for the nonprofit’s financial information that aligns with your proposal request. This way you won’t have the nonprofit doing busywork. It is crucial to carefully consider the financial stability and potential of a nonprofit before donating, but unnecessary to ask for too much irrelevant financial information that you may n...
2023-08-2131 minDo Your GoodSybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: PreviewFred is excited to join Sybil today to discuss budgets and finances. Donors often do a good job at asking for very specific and detailed project proposals but then fail to be equally specific in their financial and budget requests. They discuss how to focus your request for the nonprofit’s financial information that aligns with your proposal request. This way you won’t have the nonprofit doing busywork. It is crucial to carefully consider the financial stability and potential of a nonprofit before donating, but unnecessary to ask for too much irrelevant financial information that you may n...
2023-08-1801 min
Do Your Good#141 Understanding Collaborative Campaign Budgets with Dedee Wilner, Campaign Advisor at Capital Campaign ProDedee Wilner–Nugent joins Sybil today to share with us the dos and don’ts of financial planning for nonprofits. She shares her knowledge and experience in funding capital campaigns and how to fund collaborative campaigns that involve many different organizations. This means it can be tricky to know exactly how to get a budget to take charge of this type of collaborative budget. She also talks about capital campaigns and how to ask for what you need in a financial plan related to this very special kind of campaign work.Episode Highlights:
2023-08-1426 min
Do Your GoodSybil Speaks: Cut Through the Red Tape of a Nonprofit’s FinancesThis 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 fi...
2023-07-3116 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks Cut Through the Red Tape of a Nonprofit’s Finances: PreviewThis 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 busy work 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 an...
2023-07-2802 min
Do Your Good#138 When to Hire an Expert and Intermediary to Increase Effectiveness with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonFred and Sybil explain the benefits of hiring an intermediary. An intermediary is a staff person, consulting firm, or individual who acts as a fiduciary for donors to give away donations to worthy causes.Intermediaries are hired or contracted by the donor to carry out their vision of a successful giving strategy and must be an expert in their area of work. Having an intermediary can be helpful in navigating red tape, ensuring nonprofit pitches align with values, and navigating red tape.Intermediaries can also help with professionalization, tracking money, and managing finances. However, there...
2023-07-2440 minDo Your GoodSybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: PreviewFred and Sybil explain the benefits of hiring an intermediary. An intermediary is a staff person, consulting firm, or individual who acts as a fiduciary for donors to give away donations to worthy causes. Intermediaries are hired or contracted by the donor to carry out their vision of a successful giving strategy and must be an expert in their area of work. Having an intermediary can be helpful in navigating red tape, ensuring nonprofit pitches align with values, and navigating red tape. Intermediaries can also help with professionalization, tracking money, and managing finances. However, there ar...
2023-07-2102 min
Do Your Good#135 Sybil Speaks: Enhance Your Giving Strategy With an Expert IntermediaryIn this episode of Sybil Speaks, host Sybil talks about the benefits of hiring an expert intermediary to make a difference in your giving strategy. An intermediary is a staff person or consulting firm who acts as your fiduciary in advising you to give away your donations to worthy causes. They are an expert in the area you work on and can help you with the fundraising strategy you otherwise would not discover by yourself.Episode Highlights:The benefits of hiring an intermediaryThe challenges to consider...
2023-07-0316 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks Expert Intermediary: PreviewIn this episode of Sybil Speaks, host Sybil talks about the benefits of hiring an expert intermediary to make a difference in your giving strategy. An intermediary is a staff person or consulting firm who acts as your fiduciary in advising you to give away your donations to worthy causes. They are an expert in the area you work on and can help you with the fundraising strategy you otherwise would not discover by yourself. {You can hear the full Episode on Monday, July 3rd}
2023-06-3001 min
Do Your Good#134 The Importance of Trust Based Philanthropy with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonTrust Based philanthropy is an exciting concept that is important to apply, but it is not always easy to follow these ideas with dignity and respect. It is rooted in a set of values that help advance equity, shift power, and build mutually accountable relationships. Sybil and Fred discuss how Foundations can overcome obstacles in order to implement Trust-Based Philanthropy.Episode Highlights:How to overcome challenges and to effectively to implement Trust Based PhilanthropySybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With ov...
2023-06-2630 minDo Your GoodSybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: PreviewTrust Based philanthropy is an exciting concept that is important to apply, but it is not always easy to follow these ideas with dignity and respect. It is rooted in a set of values that help advance equity, shift power, and build mutually accountable relationships. Sybil and Fred discuss how Foundations can overcome obstacles in order to implement Trust-Based Philanthropy{You can hear the full episode on Monday, June 26th}
2023-06-2301 min
Do Your Good#131 Sybil Speaks: How to approach your giving with trust and careYou’ve undoubtedly already heard of the term “Trust-Based Philanthropy.” This term has been thrown about in funder circles now for the past five years or so. A cohort of funders decided to coin this term in order to mainstream an approach to giving that they felt did not previously get enough attention. Sybil gives her professional interpretation of “Trust-Based Philanthropy.” So, you can decide how you may want to incorporate this style of giving into your own donations.Episode Highlights:Examples of mistakes to avoid if yo...
2023-06-0516 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks Giving with Trust: PreviewYou’ve undoubtedly already heard of the term “Trust-Based Philanthropy.” This term has been thrown about in funder circles now for the past five years or so. A cohort of funders decided to coin this term in order to mainstream an approach to giving that they felt did not previously get enough attention. Sybil gives her professional interpretation of “Trust-Based Philanthropy.” So, you can decide how you may want to incorporate this style of giving into your own donations.{You can hear the full Episode on Monday, June 5th}
2023-06-0202 min
Do Your Good#130 Leveraging Public Dollars with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonSybil and Fred explain how donors and philanthropists can leverage their private money with public dollars. Fred and Sybil share their experiences, including leveraging public dollars in Canada through the Target One Initiative and also with the major influx of public funding promised in the United States. They explain how to make sure that private philanthropy is supporting a match and how to work with First Nations to propel important programs forward. Episode Highlights:Fred’s experience with Target 1 in Canada. The key things to ask to ensure...
2023-05-2930 minDo Your GoodSybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: PreviewSybil and Fred explain how donors and philanthropists can leverage their private money with public dollars. Fred and Sybil share their experiences, including leveraging public dollars in Canada through the Target One Initiative and also with the major influx of public funding promised in the United States. They explain how to make sure that private philanthropy is supporting a match and how to work with First Nations to propel important programs forward. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, May 29th}
2023-05-2601 min
Do Your Good#126 Sybil Speaks: Leveraging Public DollarsNow 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. Episode Highlights:Do the nonprofits you support have the capacity and bandwidth to secure public funding opportunities? Is there a special fun...
2023-05-0110 min
Do Your Good#125 Effective Funder Collaborations with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonSybil 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:Personal stories from Fred & SybilThe Five Conditions of Collective SuccessSybil 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...
2023-04-2443 minDo Your GoodFred & Sybil Ackerman-Munson: PreviewSybil 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}
2023-04-2105 min
Do Your Good#123 Sybil Speaks: Put Your Best Foot Forward to Participate in Philanthropic NetworksSybil 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...
2023-04-1013 min
Do Your Good#122 Spending down verses a foundation in perpetuity, with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonSybil 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:The negatives to spending down.The positives to spending down.E...
2023-03-2748 minDo Your GoodFred & Sybil Ackerman-Munson: PreviewSybil 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?{You can hear the full episode on Monday March 27th}
2023-03-2402 min
Do Your Good#119 Sybil Speaks: To Spend Down or Not To Spend Down That’s the QuestionIf 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-do...
2023-03-0612 min
Do Your Good#115 Sybil Speaks: Show up as your best self with giving strategies to support Indigenous communitiesIn 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:Overview for the month of February.Top five takeaways 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 la...
2023-02-0607 min
Do Your Good#114 When Disaster Relief Becomes Personal, with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonSybil 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. Episode Highlights:Personal stories about the Ore...
2023-01-3037 minDo Your GoodFred & Sybil Ackerman-Munson: PreviewSybil 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}
2023-01-2703 min
Do Your Good#111 Sybil Speaks: The Giving Strategies to Deploy When Disaster StrikesYou 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 e...
2023-01-0910 min
Do Your Good#109 Why do People Give, With Sybil & Fred Ackerman-MunsonSybil and Fred review the data behind why people give, talk through the research, and they add their own special opinions about why people give based on their own over three decades worth of experience working with donors and nonprofits. Fred and Sybil look at the research from studies to answer the question, “Why do people give?” Episode Highlights:Why knowing our motivation for giving mattersWhere are people giving?Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and f...
2022-12-2630 min
Do Your Good#106 Sybil Speaks: Why People GiveSybil 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. ...
2022-12-0517 minDo Your GoodSybil Speaks: PreviewSybil 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...
2022-12-0201 min
Do Your Good#105 Behind the Scenes Brainstorming Dialogue about Effective Giving Strategies for Season 2 Part Four, with Sybil Ackerman-Munson and Fred Ackerman-MunsonSybil 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:What is the psychology behind giving?Why should we care about trends in philanthropy?Why there is not necessarily one right way to give effectively to causes that a donor cares about.Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit p...
2022-11-2814 minDo Your GoodBehind the Scenes Brainstorming Dialogue about Effective Giving Strategies for Season 2 Part Four, with Sybil Ackerman-Munson and Fred Ackerman-MunsonSybil 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}
2022-11-2501 min
Do Your Good#104 Behind the Scenes Brainstorming Dialogue about Effective Giving Strategies for Season 2 Part 3 of 4, with Sybil Ackerman-Munson and Fred MunsonSybil 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:Why should we care about trends in philanthropy?Why no one way is always the “right” way when deciding how to give wisely.Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a non...
2022-11-2110 min
Do Your Good#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-MunsonSybil 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:Different types of donors that sustainers, campaigners, and launcher ideaWhy a trend is important to consider but is not necessarily the only answer to effective giving Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and fo...
2022-11-1412 min
Do Your Good#102 Behind the Scenes Brainstorming Dialogue about Effective Giving Strategies for Season 2 , with Sybil Ackerman-Munson and her husband Fred Ackerman-MunsonSybil 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...
2022-11-0712 min
Do Your Good#101 Preview of Season Two, with Sybil Ackerman-Munson Host of Do Your Good PodcastSybil 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:The inspiration behind Do Your Good PodcastGetting back to the basics of why people giveThe three types of donorsSybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:...
2022-10-3121 min
Do Your Good#93 How Private Donations Can Successfully Leverage Public Funds, with Peter Stangel, Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and CommunitiesHow 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:How can we successfully leverage private and public funds for the causes that we care aboutPeter’s personal journey to ultimately become Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and CommunitiesHow to navigate the federal grant bureaucracies for maximum impactIf you...
2022-09-0519 min
Do Your Good#92 My Mom’s Advice About Effective Funding Strategies with Susan Rose-Ackerman, Henry R. Luce Professor of Jurisprudence (Law and Political Science), Yale University, EmeritusSusan 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.Episode Highlights:Introduction to Sybil’s motherHow to focus your giving on what matters most to you Passing on the torch to the next generationIf you enj...
2022-08-2915 min
Do Your GoodSusan Rose Ackerman: PreviewSusan 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}
2022-08-2601 min
Do Your Good#86 Sybil Speaks: Benefits and drawbacks of anonymous donations.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. Episode Highlights:The advantages of anonymity.Five drawbacks of being an anonymous donor include: Lack of openness You can't be honest with those you are helping with.If you are sponsoring several nonprofit organizations, you risk agitating the coalition.You may not be as anonymous as you imagine you are,You cannot publicly support the cause. How to donate money an...
2022-07-1818 min
Do Your Good#85 Sybil Speaks: Your Grantees Won a Major Victory – But Now What?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? Episode Highlights: Goals: What new actions must be made to accomplish the new goal? Leadership: Who are the individuals capable of carrying out the long-term objective? Structure: What kind of new organizational structure is required for implementation?
2022-07-1121 min
Do Your GoodSybil Speaks: PreviewSybil 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)
2022-07-0802 min
Do Your Good#83 Sybil Speaks: Expand Your NetworkSybil offers tips on how to broaden your network and optimize your effectiveness as a giver. Donors can go into tunnel mode, only communicating with a select few people; this can lead to poor decisions and the donation of your hard-earned funds to the wrong organization. Talk to as many individuals as possible, and if you don't have the time, enlist the help of others who are well-versed in the subject matter. Episode Highlights: Five types of people you should get advice from
2022-06-2723 min
Do Your Good#73 Sybil Speaks: It Takes Time to Make a DifferenceIn this episode, I share tips and tricks that will help you develop your giving strategy to support nonprofits to continue their forward momentum in the short-term while also recognizing that making a difference can take a long time. Episode Highlights: • My personal and professional experiences that explain how success can take time. • Questions you can ask to help nonprofits move forward on an issue. Get the full show notes and more information here:
2022-04-1816 min
Do Your Good#72 Sybil Speaks: Maximize the Impact of Your $100 - $1,000 DonationIn this episode, I discuss four special strategies and things you should prioritize in order to move the needle on the issue you care about for maximum impact. Episode Highlights: • Focusing your giving strategy is important. • How to maximize your gift. • How to engage with the cause you care about beyond money. • Four key things to think about in order to center your giving strategy on who you are. Get th...
2022-04-1118 min
Do Your Good#71 Sybil Speaks: When and How to Engage Expert AdvisorsIn 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 bei...
2022-04-0432 min
Do Your Good#67 Sybil Speaks: Giving to Stay Inspired and Cut Through ExtremismToday, 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...
2022-03-0712 min
Do Your Good#66 Sybil Speaks: What to Do When Your Favorite Nonprofit Experiences an Executive Director TransitionIn this episode, I discuss four key tips and tricks for donors to offer advice to the nonprofits they care deeply about during their Executive Director transition so they can come out the other side just as strong as they were in the past. Episode Highlights: • Talk to nonprofits about being communicative with all of their donors during the transition. • Talk to nonprofits about no surprises and being as transparent as possible. • Ask the nonprofit to proactively create a special...
2022-02-2816 min
Do Your Good#65 Sybil Speaks: A Big Challenge in My CareerIn 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.
2022-02-2151 min
Do Your Good#60 Sybil Speaks: Recap of My Conversations about Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Honor of Martin Luther King DayIn 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: http...
2022-01-1713 min
Do Your Good#59 Sybil Speaks: Conversation with Her Son to Inspire the Next Generation of GiversMy son, Cody Visnick joins me on the podcast today to talk about how the older generation can empower the younger generation to give back to their community. As a teen who was raised around a family that encourages giving, he shares his do’s and don’ts for parents so they can successfully instill that spirit of giving and kindness in their children. Episode Highlights: • The things that our family does that encourages Cody to give back. • What personal fulfillment Cody receives from givi...
2022-01-1014 min
Do Your Good#58 Sybil Speaks: New Years Resolution to Give with PurposeHappy New Year! I want to talk about New Year’s Resolutions and how you can incorporate them into simple strategies that will keep you anchored to your giving strategy and stay passionate about the issues you deeply care about. As we begin 2022, let’s continue to help each other grow so we can give more than we did in the past and do so with the knowledge that we are not only enabling nonprofits to do their good, but also staying true to ourselves and our passions. Enjoy the show!...
2022-01-0309 min
Do Your Good#52 Sybil Speaks: Fund Amazing Coalitions the Right WayIn this episode, I’m going to talk about the top 2 most important things you need to address that will ensure you’ll be able to fund coalitions effectively. Because when you do so, you not only avoid a lot of unneeded conflicts, but you also empower these groups to a whole new level. Stayed tuned! Episode Highlights: • Make sure that the coalition has a clear decision-making structure and strategy. • In case of disagreements in the coalition, make sure there’s a clear way that th...
2021-11-2219 min
Do Your Good#51 Sybil Speaks: Communicate Your Grant Making Strategy CorrectlyIn this week’s episode, I discuss the differences and similarities between a general support grant and a project grant. And I think this is an important topic to talk about because a lot of people in the philanthropy world seem to struggle with this and get the two mixed up which can lead to frustration and miscommunication between you and the nonprofits you work with. Episode Highlights: • The differences and similarities between a general support grant and a project grant. • Before you decide...
2021-11-1516 min
Do Your Good#50 Sybil Speaks: Support Nonprofits to Pay Staff a Fair WageI’m going to talk about the two important approaches you need to take into consideration when navigating the topic of salaries and compensation. By doing so, you will be able to provide support from a place of abundance over the long haul while also avoiding the pitfall of coming in with a judgemental mindset. Episode Highlights: • Two ways you can make the staff of a nonprofit organization feel valued while simultaneously helping them feel empowered to ask for a higher salary range. • The two...
2021-11-0818 min
Do Your Good#49 Sybil Speaks: How to Share Your Donation Strategy with Your Partner, Colleague, or FriendCollaborative 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...
2021-11-0118 min
Do Your Good#48 Sybil Speaks: When to Be a Part of the TeamThere is a way for you to contribute to the team’s success in moving that needle forward by being involved in the right way. So for this episode, I want to briefly discuss the 5 key points that will help you build your engagement strategy. Episode Highlights: • Identify which of the 3 types of donors you are and what you should do when a nonprofit asks you to get involved. • Learn the key points that will encourage you to take a proactive approach when disagre...
2021-10-2510 min
Do Your Good#41 Sybil Speaks: Don't Leave Money on the Table! 3 Strategies to Fully Support the Charities You Care AboutIt’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...
2021-09-0616 min
Do Your Good#40 Sybil Speaks: Top Three Strategies to Maximize Your ImpactIs 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...
2021-08-3012 min
Do Your Good#39 Sybil Speaks: Maximize Your Funding Potential With Support for Backbone OrganizationsIf you want your limited funding to reach its true potential and have maximum impact, fund an important organization you have never heard of – the backbone organization! Don’t forget about the invisible “backbone” organizations. I’ll take the time to talk about currently existing backbone organizations and ways you can find the right organization to support. Providing backbone organizations with support is important to move an issue you care about forward to achieve significant progress so be sure to tune into this episode! Episode H...
2021-08-2315 min
Do Your Good#38 Sybil Speaks: Tips to Fund Advocacy and Lobbying CorrectlyI 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. -- Disclaimer: I am not a registered lawyer and so it is important that if you have any questions about...
2021-08-1610 min
Do Your Good#36 Sybil Speaks: Three Things You Can Do Now to Create a Legacy That LastsDon’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 t...
2021-08-0212 min
Do Your Good#24 Sybil Speaks: Learn Not To Do Harm With Your Funding StrategyIn this episode, I’ll be sharing with you in detail some of the key things that I plan to teach in my course, called Crack the Code: Sybil’s Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Philanthropy! Episode Highlights: • You think you have a new idea but… • Don’t ask others to be perfect. • Learn to listen. • Don’t immediately jump to conclusions. • Be reliable and trustworthy. • Don’t be cheap. •...
2021-05-1334 min
Do Your Good#19 Become an Effective Funder with Fred Ackerman-Munson, Executive Director, The 444S FoundationJoin 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 Missi...
2021-04-0545 min