Do Your Good

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.doyourgo...

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 d...

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 d...

Denis Hayes, Chairman and President at Bullitt Foundation, joins Sybil to share his experiences growing up in the 1960s during a turbulent time in American history and how his quest for purpose and meaning led him to co-found Earth Day. Sybil encourages philanthropists to consider the need for someone with specialized knowledge, like Denis, to guide their giving strategy. Episode Highlights: The s...

Denis Hayes, Chairman and President at Bullitt Foundation, joins Sybil to share his experiences growing up in the 1960s during a turbulent time in American history and how his quest for purpose and meaning led him to co-found Earth Day. Sybil encourages philanthropists to consider the need for someone with specialized knowledge, like Denis, to guide their giving strategy. {You can hear the full ep...

Sybil 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 ab...

Sybil 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 v...

Sybil  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. ...

Drawing 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 distu...

In 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, hig...

In today’s episode, Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of her live training, focusing on the critical elements of budgeting in nonprofit fundraising. This episode is packed with practical tips, templates, and strategies to help nonprofits present their budget in a way that instills confidence and attracts funding. Episode Highlights: Top ten budget considerations Common budget mistak...

In today’s episode, Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of her live training, focusing on the critical elements of budgeting in nonprofit fundraising. This episode is packed with practical tips, templates, and strategies to help nonprofits present their budget in a way that instills confidence and attracts funding. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, September 23rd} Hosted by Si...

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. Episo...

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...

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. Episode Highlights: Understanding scale and what it means Key elements of a successful pitch Common challenges and solutions Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and...

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. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, September 9th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 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 fundraising Four key strategies  Common mistakes to avoid Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil...

Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of one of her live trainings which explores how nonprofits can maximize donations through the power of leverage. You can hear the full episode on Monday, September 2nd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode Sybil offers an edited version of her live training replay, which gives listeners a comprehensive guide on how nonprofits can describe their role and demonstrate their value and impact to donors. Episode Highlights: Effectively explain your nonprofit organization's role Common mistakes to avoid Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit profession...

In today’s episode, Sybil offers an edited version of her live training replay, which gives listeners a comprehensive guide on how nonprofits can describe their role and demonstrate their value and impact to donors. {You can hear the full show on Monday August 26th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

In 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 ov...

In 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 ov...

In today’s episode Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of her live training, which provides guidance on defining success in your fundraising pitch.  Episode Highlights: How to craft an exciting and clear success statement Mistakes to avoid  Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works with philanthropic ins...

In today’s episode, Sybil offers podcast listeners an edited version of her live training, which provides guidance on defining success in your fundraising pitch. {You can hear the full episode on Monday August 12th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 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-Munso...