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| New Adventures: With Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:09:36 | |
In 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 collaboration to continue providing valuable resources for nonprofit leaders and philanthropists.
Link: https://www.nonprofitfixer.com/do-your-good
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| #204 Do You Have the Requisite Experience to Make Your Money Matter? Learn how the Bullitt Foundation addressed this question when they hire | 17 Sep 2025 | 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.
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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/203-do-you-have-the-requisite-experience-to-make-your/id1556900518?i=1000674680730 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/121-the-brainerd-foundation-spend-down-strategy-with/id1556900518?i=1000605062550 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/183-promoting-world-peace-with-al-jubitz-patrick/id1556900518?i=1000658428389 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #198 Create a Financial Overview that Wows Donors with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:32:43 | |
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.
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 donorshttps://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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #153 An Amazing Twist on Donor Advised Funds with Michael Littledike, Founder of Capita Financial Network, and Daniel Blake, CEO of UI Chari | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:37:11 | |
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.
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-Fundshttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/151-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-with-Andrea-Rushhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/148-Sybil-Speak-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-and-Pooled%20Funds 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Michael Littledike and Daniel Blake: Preview | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:01:54 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #152 What’s the Big Deal About Donor Advised Funds? With Helen Flannery, Director of Research for the Charity Reform Initiative and the Ins | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:29:46 | |
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.
Helen Flannery Bio: Helen Flannery directs research for the Charity Reform Initiative at the Institute for Policy Studies. Helen’s research focuses on the relationship between philanthropy and inequality, including the policies and practices surrounding charitable mega-giving, private foundations, and donor-advised funds. Prior to her current employment, Helen provided nonprofits with reporting, analytics, and industry benchmarking services through her work at Target Analytics and ROI Solutions. At those organizations, she also wrote extensively on charitable sector fundraising topics such as direct marketing, sustainer giving, and the economic factors affecting donor behavior. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/151-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-with-Andrea-Rush https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/150-pooled-funds-that-protects-sharks https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/148-Sybil-Speak-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-and-Pooled%20Funds 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. Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil athttps://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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Helen Flannery: Preview | 04 Oct 2023 | 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #151 The Ins and Outs of Donor-Advised Funds with Andrea Rush, Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Solutions For National Philanthropic T | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:25:03 | |
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.
Andrea Rush Bio: Andrea Rush is Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Solutions and has more than 22 years of experience handling all aspects of philanthropic and specialized grant-making services, including direct international grants and grant agreements. Andrea is responsible for the oversight of NPT’s various philanthropic vehicles such as Supporting Organizations and Special Projects. She is a member of the NGO Source Advisory Council and a graduate of the Leadership Philadelphia Core Class of 2011. Andrea was formerly an elementary school teacher for the School District of Philadelphia. She received her B.S. with honors in Education from Temple University and holds a certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from Bryn Mawr College. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/141-Understanding-Collaborative-Campaign-Budgets-Dedeee%20Wilner https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/70-shakira-releford 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. 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. Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil athttps://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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Andrea Rush: Preview | 20 Sep 2023 | 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #150 An Example of a Pooled Fund that Protects Sharks with Lee Crockett, Executive Director of the Shark Conservation Fund | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:30:39 | |
Lee Crockett joins us to share his expertise as the executive director of the Shark Conservation Fund (SCF). Lee shares how donors founded SCF and pooled funds to form strategic partnerships that conserve the shark population. Lee explains the difference between the regular nonprofit and the pooled donor strategy, while also offering words of wisdom for those using this strategy.
Lee Crockett Bio: As executive director of the Shark Conservation Fund (SCF), Lee is responsible for designing and implementing programmatic and grantmaking strategies, managing SCF’s grantmaking portfolio and staff, forming strategic partnerships with NGOs and other funders, fundraising, ensuring strong operations and governance, and representing the SCF to governments, NGOs, philanthropists, and the public.Prior to joining the SCF, Lee spent 20 years working on fisheries management at the state, interstate, federal, and international levels with both the US. Government and the non-profit sector. Most recently, he was the Director of U.S. Oceans for The Pew Charitable Trusts where he led Pew’s efforts to establish policies to end overfishing and promote ecosystem-based fisheries management. Before joining Pew, Crockett was executive director of the Marine Fish Conservation Network, the largest U.S. coalition dedicated to promoting the sustainable management of ocean fish. Prior to that, he was a fishery biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Service, leading agency efforts to protect essential fish habitat. He also served as a staff member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.Crockett holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in biological oceanography from the University of Connecticut. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/88-elizabeth-bast https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/95-Guide-Rahr https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/148-Sybil-Speak-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-and-Pooled%20Funds 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. Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil athttps://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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Lee Crockett: Preview | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:01:06 | |
Lee Crockett joins us to share his expertise as the executive director of the Shark Conservation Fund (SCF). Lee shares how donors founded SCF and pooled funds to form strategic partnerships that conserve the shark population. Lee explains the difference between the regular nonprofit and the pooled donor strategy while also offering words of wisdom for those using this strategy. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, October 16th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #149 Indigenous People's Day Special Episode with Erik Stegman, Chief Executive Officer, Native Americans in Philanthropy | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:20:59 | |
For Indigenous People’s Day, we are replaying 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.
Erik R. Stegman Bio: Erik serves as Chief Executive Officer of Native Americans in Philanthropy, a national organization advocating for stronger and more meaningful investments by the philanthropic sector in tribal communities. Previously, he was the Executive Director for the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute. He has held positions at the Center for American Progress on their Poverty to Prosperity team, as Majority Staff Counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and in the Obama administration as a Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education. Erik began his career in Washington, D.C., at the National Congress of American Indians Policy Research Center.He holds a J.D. from UCLA School of Law, an M.A. in American Indian Studies from UCLA’s Graduate Division, and a B.A. from Whittier College. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/71-sybil-speakshttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/74-nicole-bicehttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/77-erik-stegman 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. Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil athttps://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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Erik Stegman: Preview | 23 Aug 2023 | 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Create a Financial Overview that Wows Donors: Preview | 09 Jul 2025 | 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #148 Sybil Speaks: The Ins and Outs of Donor-Advised Funds and Pooled Funds | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:13:11 | |
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.
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 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/146-measuring-effectiveness-of-relationships-between-grantees-donors https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/46-tim-miller https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/144-how-to-measure-success-in-philanthropy 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. Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil athttps://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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Sybil Speaks: Donor-Advised Funds Preview | 09 Aug 2023 | 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} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #147 Measuring Impact with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:38:32 | |
Measuring 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.
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 that you can make a real and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links:Free mini-courses.
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/136-Dory-Timblehttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/146-measuring-effectiveness-of-relationships-between-grantees-donorshttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/144-how-to-measure-success-in-philanthropy 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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| Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: Preview | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:03:16 | |
Measuring 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} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #146 Measuring The Effectiveness of Relationships Between Grantees and Donors with Lisa Weinstein of the Wilburforce Foundation | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:23:57 | |
We are joined today by Lisa Weinstein who is a program officer at Wilburforce Foundation. The Foundation builds strong and deep relationships with grantees, co-funders, scientists, and decision-makers to ensure long-term effectiveness. Lisa explains how the Wilburforce Foundation has created an innovative strategy to improve grantee capacity through the establishment of a special nonprofit called TREC. TREC offers training and support free of charge to Wilburforce grantees to help the nonprofits navigate tricky capacity building issues.
Lisa Weinstein Bio: Lisa Weinstein is the Program Officer for our Science and Capacity Programs. Prior to joining Wilburforce, Lisa was the Senior Program Officer at the Turner Foundation, where she managed grantmaking to conserve and protect land, water, and wildlife throughout the U.S. Lisa also previously worked for Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources as an Assistant Chief of Nongame Conservation within the Wildlife Resources Division. Lisa has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Biology and Ecology from Michigan State University and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When not working, Lisa enjoys hiking, bicycling, snowshoeing, and spending time outside with her husband and child. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/136-Dory-Timble https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/46-tim-miller https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/62-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. 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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| Lisa Weinstein: Preview | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:02:31 | |
We are joined today by Lisa Weinstein, who is a program officer at Wilburforce Foundation. The Foundation builds strong and deep relationships with grantees, co-funders, scientists, and decision-makers to ensure long-term effectiveness. Lisa explains how the Wilburforce Foundation has created an innovative strategy to improve grantee capacity through the establishment of a special nonprofit called TREC. TREC offers training and supports free of charge to Wilburforce grantees to help the nonprofits navigate tricky capacity-building issues. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, September 18th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #145 Giving Mindset Inspired by 9/11 With Bob DePasquale | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:29:47 | |
Bob DePasquale joins us today to share how he helps families plan financial goals that incorporate great giving strategies. Bob’s strategy is not just about buying that yacht, but it's also about doing good in the world.
Bob DePasquale Bio: Bob’s generosity journey started at age 18 when he was diagnosed with cancer and experienced the tragic events of 9/11 in just a few short days. He wouldn’t be around to speak about if it weren’t for some amazing acts of generosity. Bob realized the powerful force that the giving mindset is after experiencing his life-threatening illness and the terrorist attacks. He spent 15 years learning how to apply giving principles in his own business and it is now his mission to help others do the same. Organizations that have a generous culture are bound to attract better employees and better customers. Links:
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| Bob DePasquale: Preview | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:04:16 | |
Bob DePasquale joins us today to share how he helps families plan financial goals that incorporate great giving strategies. Bob’s strategy is not just about buying that yacht, but it's also about doing good in the world.Bob, shares what led him to want to do business that will initiate impact, and the tools and tricks, and tips he gives clients to help them both plan for their financial wealth and be good in the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #144 How to Measure Success in Philanthropy with Cathy Lehman Senior Program Officer The Harder Foundation | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:25:00 | |
We are joined by Cathy Lehman, Senior Program Officer for the Harder Foundation, to discuss how to help communities who have not previously had access to philanthropic funding. How do you build conversational spaces? What happens if your efforts are unsuccessful?
Cathy Lehman Bio: Cathy is the Senior Program Officer for The Harder Foundation, a private family foundation that supports biodiversity and ecosystem health across 5 states in the Pacific Northwest. She has spent the last 20 years working in various roles of community and economic development, environmental policy, grassroots organizing, social impact, and philanthropy. Cathy has served on dozens of community boards and commissions – including the local City Council, and as a governor-appointed commissioner for the state’s volunteerism initiative, Serve Washington. She has a BA in Communications from WWU, a master’s degree in social Entrepreneurship and Change from Pepperdine University, and a Certificate in Sustainable Business from Presidio Graduate School. She lives just outside of Bellingham, WA with her husband and animals on a shy acre near the Lummi Nation on the Salish Sea. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/143-Measuring-Impact · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/129-jim-enote · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/62-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. 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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| Cathy Lehman: Preview | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:01:20 | |
We are joined by Cathy Lehman, Senior Program Officer for the Harder Foundation, to discuss how to help communities who have not previously had access to philanthropic funding. How do you build conversational spaces? What happens if your efforts are unsuccessful? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #197 Showcase Collaboration in Your Fundraising Pitch with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President, Do Your Good, LLC | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:43:32 | |
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.
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: Describe how you collaborate with other nonprofits https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/collaboration
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #143 Sybil Speaks: Measuring Impact | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:19:07 | |
Success 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.
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 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/54-heather-tuininga · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/96-Brent-Fenty · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/24-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.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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| Sybil Speaks, Measuring Impact: Preview | 31 May 2023 | 00:02:14 | |
Success 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #142 Understanding Nonprofit Finances with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson | 24 May 2023 | 00:31:20 | |
Fred 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 not even use in your actual decision to fund the organization.
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 real and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms. Links:
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| Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: Preview | 17 May 2023 | 00:01:43 | |
Fred 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 not even use in your actual decision to fund the organization. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #141 Understanding Collaborative Campaign Budgets with Dedee Wilner, Campaign Advisor at Capital Campaign Pro | 10 May 2023 | 00:26:04 | |
Dedee 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.
Dedee Wilner-Nugent Bio: Dedee Wilner-Nugent began her career as a fundraising professional as the Executive Director of a small arts organization and then as a Development Director for a non-profit emergency animal hospital. Her experience managing capital campaigns began in 2001, when she joined The Collins Group, a consulting firm serving organizations in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and California.After a decade of successful, high-paced campaign work, Dedee took a 7-year break from consulting to serve as Director of Public Affairs for Central City Concern, one of the largest social service, healthcare, and housing agencies in Oregon.In 2018 Dedee returned to capital campaign management as a capital campaign advisor with The Varga Group, a highly regarded boutique fundraising firm in Oregon. Five years later, Dedee was excited to join Capital Campaign Pro as a campaign advisor and to begin offering campaign expertise to nonprofit organizations across the USA. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/104-fred-ackerman-munson· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/71-sybil-speaks· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/70-shakira-releford 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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| Dedee Wilner-Nugent: Preview | 03 May 2023 | 00:01:13 | |
Dedee 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. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, August 14th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #140 Helping Nonprofits and Organizations Create Collaborative Budgets with Lisa DeBruyckere, Creative Resource Strategies. | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:21:49 | |
Lisa DeBruyckere is a seasoned consultant who has worked with nonprofits since the age of 18 and . knows how to support diverse organizations to come together and create joint budgets to solve major societal challenges.Lisa shares her experience working with organizations like the Ocean Science Trust and the Oregon Marine Reserve Partnership, helping them articulate their needs and develop a strategic plan and budget that brings together diverse interests, such as researchers, scientists, and other organizations, and to articulate a shared vision.
Lisa DeBruyckere Bio: Lisa DeBruyckere has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Natural Resource Management and a Master's Degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Maine at Orono. Lisa worked for 21 years in state natural resource agencies and universities in Missouri and Oregon - 7 years in executive levels - before starting her own natural resource consulting business, Creative Resource Strategies, in 2002. Lisa enjoys working with agencies, nonprofits, industry, academia and others to articulate and realize a shared vision for the health and well-being of natural resources and the many people that benefit from their stewardship. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/133-rebecca-darwent· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/21-john-esterle · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/94-sabrina-walker-hernandez 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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| Lisa DeBruyckere: Preview | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:01:22 | |
Lisa DeBruyckere is a seasoned consultant who has worked with nonprofits since the age of 18 and knows how to support diverse organizations to come together and create joint budgets to solve major societal challenges. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Sybil Speaks: Cut Through the Red Tape of a Nonprofit’s Finances | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:16:02 | |
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.
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/130-sybil-fred-ackerman-munson · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/51-sybil-speaks · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/8-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. 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.
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Sybil Speaks Cut Through the Red Tape of a Nonprofit’s Finances: Preview | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:02:05 | |
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 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 and financial questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Showcase Collaboration in Your Fundraising Pitch: Preview | 25 Jun 2025 | 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} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #138 When to Hire an Expert and Intermediary to Increase Effectiveness with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:40:33 | |
Fred 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 are downsides to avoid. Sybil and Fred talk about the benefits and the downsides in this episode.
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 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/136-Dory-Timble · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/135-Sybil-Speaks · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/133-rebecca-darwent 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.
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! 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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: Preview | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:02:34 | |
Fred 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 are downsides to avoid. Sybil and Fred talk about the benefits and the downsides in this episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #137 How a Seasoned Philanthropist Can Help You Excel in Your Giving Strategy with David Secord Founder and Principal of Barnacle Strategie | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:54:20 | |
A seasoned philanthropist David Secord offers tips on how to be the best funder you can be, and make the most of your donations right away. David shares his experiences as founder and principal of Barnacle Strategies, a consultancy that works with foundations, Indigenous and environmental NGOs, and academic institutions.
David Secord Bio: After 20 years in foundation and university leadership jobs, I established Barnacle Strategies as my independent consulting and volunteering platform. From a home base on an island in BC, I work with partners in Canada, the United States, and sometimes farther afield. I enjoy variety and 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, and often integrate environmental, socioeconomic, and biocultural strategies - especially place-based ones. I also help organizations recruit outstanding talent by managing executive searches and keep fresh by serving on several volunteer boards. Links:
If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/135-Sybil-Speaks · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/12-pam-fujita-yuhas-zoe-rothchild · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/136-Dory-Timble 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.
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| David Secord: Preview | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:02:41 | |
A seasoned philanthropist David Secord offers tips on how to be the best funder you can be and make the most of your donations right away. David shares his experiences as founder and principal of Barnacle Strategies, a consultancy that works with foundations, Indigenous and environmental NGOs, and academic institutions. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, July 17th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #136 Why Hiring an Intermediary Can Set You Up for Success with Dory Trimble Founder of Trimble Advisors | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:29:07 | |
Dory shares with Sybil how her services for donors will set them up for success . Dory explains why an intermediary will reduce the risk of ineffective fundraising. She explains how a donor can support the causes that are important by utilizing deftly planned tactics that put the good in fundraising.
Dory Trimble Bio: Dory Trimble (she/her) is a problem-solver and service designer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. As the founder of Trimble Advisors, she spends her time helping social impact organizations get better at what they do and supporting high-net-worth individuals in honing their philanthropy. She's a graduate of Oberlin College, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and an enthusiastic explorer of the mountains and deserts near her home. Links:
And now for a link to my special sponsor - #magicmindMagic Mind - https://magicmind.com/ Use Code DOYOURGOOD20 to get a fantastic 20% off your first subscription. But wait, it gets even cooler! Your discount code will actually stack with our existing offer, which means your first subscription will be a whopping 50% less than the original price. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/87-Steve-Kretzmann · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/46-tim-miller · 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 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.
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| Dory Trimble: Preview | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:00:33 | |
Dory shares with Sybil how her services for donors will set them up for success. Dory explains why an intermediary will reduce the risk of ineffective fundraising. She explains how a donor can support the causes that are important by utilizing deftly planned tactics that put the good in fundraising. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, June 10th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #135 Sybil Speaks: Enhance Your Giving Strategy With an Expert Intermediary | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:16:45 | |
In 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.
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:
And now for a link to my special sponsor - #magicmindMagic Mind - https://magicmind.com/ Use Code DOYOURGOOD20 to get a fantastic 20% off your first subscription. But wait, it gets even cooler! Your discount code will actually stack with our existing offer, which means your first subscription will be a whopping 50% less than the original price. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/68-richard-leong· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/124-Joanna-Kerr· https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/133-rebecca-darwent 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
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| Sybil Speaks Expert Intermediary: Preview | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:01:41 | |
In 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} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #134 The Importance of Trust Based Philanthropy with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:30:49 | |
Trust 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.
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:
And now for a link to my special sponsor - #magicmindMagic Mind - https://magicmind.com/ Use Code DOYOURGOOD20 to get a fantastic 20% off your first subscription. But wait, it gets even cooler! Your discount code will actually stack with our existing offer, which means your first subscription will be a whopping 50% less than the original price. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/131%20-sybil-speaks · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/132-john-esterle · https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/94-sabrina-walker-hernandez 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.
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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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson: Preview | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:01:56 | |
Trust 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #196 Explain How Your Work Scales with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:28:10 | |
In 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.
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. Blog Post: Explain how your project will scale so that your donor understands your worth https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/explainscale 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #133 Collaborative Grant-Making and Trust-Based Philanthropy with Rebecca Darwent, Senior Advisor for Philanthropy Together and Co-Founder o | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:17:41 | |
Rebecca is an internationally recognized expert in philanthropy and community-led initiatives. She is a Co-Founder of the Foundation for Black Communities and is an Advisor for Philanthropy Together, which works with funder collaboration and community-led collaborations. She shares her background and how to include Trust-Based Philanthropy in collaboration. Rebecca invites donors and foundations to join the movement, supports community-led collaboratives, and takes action to promote community-led priorities.
Rebecca Darwent Bio: Rebecca Darwent is an internationally recognized expert in philanthropy and community-led initiatives. Her upcoming TED talk on the transformative power of community-led philanthropy is set to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace collaborative approaches in driving positive social change. With a diverse background spanning philanthropic advising, consulting, and global partnerships, Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to all endeavors. She has led multimillion-dollar investments in equity, health, and education. She is currently a Senior Advisor to Philanthropy Together focussing on raising awareness of and funding for collaboratives, specifically those that are community-led. As a co-founder of the Foundation for Black Communities, Rebecca spearheaded fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy, resulting in a historic $200 million commitment to Black philanthropy by the Canadian government. Previously, Rebecca served as the Director of Global Partnerships at Singularity University, overseeing tech and education programs across five continents. She also worked as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Children and Youth Services in the Ontario provincial government, responsible for the Anti-Racism Directorate. Rebecca is a dedicated volunteer currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Black Communities, The Philanthropy Workshop Canada, and Laidlaw Foundation. She has been recognized as a Women Leaders for the World Fellow and honored as a Canadian Millennium Laureate. Links:
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| Rebecca Darwent: Preview | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:01:30 | |
Rebecca is an internationally recognized expert in philanthropy and community-led initiatives. She is a Co-Founder of the Foundation for Black Communities and is an Advisor for Philanthropy Together, which works with funder collaboration and community-led collaborations. She shares her background and how to include Trust-Based Philanthropy in collaboration. Rebecca invites donors and foundations to join the movement, supports community-led collaboratives, and takes action to promote community-led priorities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| #132 The Ins and Outs of Trust Based Philanthropy with John Esterle, the Co-Executive Director of the Whitman Institute and Co-Founder of Tr | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:46:36 | |
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.
John Esterle Bio: John Esterle retired as Co-Executive Director of The Whitman Institute (TWI) in July 2022 when TWI, an independent foundation based in San Francisco, spent out all of its assets and ceased operations. TWI worked to advance social, political, and economic equity by funding dialogue, relationship building, and inclusive leadership. TWI also played a leading role in launching the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project in 2020, a five-year collaborative initiative to address the inherent power imbalances between foundations and nonprofits. John began his career at TWI in 1988 and became its Executive Director in 1998. He later led its transition from an operating to a grantmaking foundation as well as its decision to sunset the foundation. A past board president of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement and the Rooftop PTA, he also served on the boards of The Germanacos Foundation, LeaderSpring, and Images and Voices of Hope. Currently, John is a board member of The Right Question Institute. Prior to joining TWI, his most notable job was directing a pilot project called Crime and the News Media, which featured a series of dialogues between journalists and advocates of alternatives to incarceration. John received my B.A. in Liberal Arts from the Hutchins School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Sonoma State University and my M.A. in Broadcast Communication Arts from San Francisco State University. Links: Links:
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