Do Your Good

In Monday’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. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, August 5th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sybil is delighted to introduce listeners to Season 5 of the Do Your Good podcast. This season is designed from Sybil’s popular live training series, helping nonprofit professionals hone their fundraising pitch. For Season 5 of the podcast, Sybil edited her live training and included special insights to guide listeners and point them toward additional resources on the topic.  Season five starts on...

The Do Your Good Podcast is taking a hiatus from posting weekly episodes until August 5th while Sybil recovers from COVID. We will be back soon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Geneva Wiki, a Yurok Nation citizen and a Senior Program Manager at the California Endowment, joins Sybil to bring her extensive leadership experience in Tribal government, education, and philanthropy in rural and indigenous communities. She has many important tips and wisdom on being an effective philanthropist when giving to indigenous communities. Episode Highlights: Geneva’s journey How to be...

Geneva Wiki, a Yurok Nation citizen and a Senior Program Manager at the California Endowment, joins Sybil to bring her extensive leadership experience in Tribal government, education, and philanthropy in rural and indigenous communities. She has many important tips and wisdom on being an effective philanthropist when giving to indigenous communities.  {You can hear the full Episode on Monday, July...

Peter Stangel, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Chief Operating Officer, joins Sybil and explains how to distribute funds in the right places and how donors can strategically use their dollars to leverage public funds and maximize impact.  Episode Highlights: Successfully leverage private and public funds for the causes that we care about Navigate the federal grant bureaucracies for...

Peter Stangel, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Chief Operating Officer, joins Sybil and explains how to distribute funds in the right places and how donors can strategically use their dollars to leverage public funds and maximize impact.  {You can hear the full episode on Monday, July 8th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

Carsten Henningsen, a pioneer in sustainable investing, shares his journey in sustainable investing and his inspiration behind founding his company Progressive Investment Management. Carsten shares examples of how investing in sustainable companies can be mutually beneficial. He provides helpful advice for those looking to incorporate sustainable investing into their portfolio and giving strategy....

Carsten Henningsen, a pioneer in sustainable investing, shares his journey in sustainable investing and his inspiration behind founding his company Progressive Investment Management. Carsten shares examples of how investing in sustainable companies can be mutually beneficial. He provides helpful advice for those looking to incorporate sustainable investing into their portfolio and giving strategy....

Dr. Bruce Lourie explains why the Ivy Foundation has chosen to spend down and how they are approaching climate change issues in Canada. He discusses strategies for creating maximum impact during a spend down.  Episode Highlights: Bruce’s journey into philanthropy The reasons why a foundation might decide to spend down Key strategies to use during a spend down Dr. Bruce Lourie Bio: Dr. Lourie is on...

Dr. Bruce Lourie explains why the Ivy Foundation has chosen to spend down and how they are approaching climate change issues in Canada. He discusses strategies for creating maximum impact during a spend down.  Episode Highlights: Bruce’s journey into philanthropy The reasons why a foundation might decide to spend down Key strategies to use during a spend down Dr. Bruce Lourie Bio: Dr. Lourie is on...

Summary  Erin Borla, Trustee and Executive Director of the Roundhouse Foundation, shares her journey into philanthropy and why she decided to  focus on rural Oregon in this re-run episode. She explains how the needs of rural communities can differ from those of urban communities and how she developed a strategic initiative that supports rural philanthropy, including community food systems, disaste...

Erin Borla, Trustee and Executive Director of the Roundhouse Foundation, shares her journey into philanthropy and why she decided to  focus on rural Oregon in this re-run episode. She explains how the needs of rural communities can differ from those of urban communities and how she developed a strategic initiative that supports rural philanthropy, including community food systems, disaster respons...

Al Jubitz, Patrick Hiller, and Lauren Forman join us in this rerun episode which demonstrates an example of funders creating a successful initiative to support an issue they care about. This episode delves into the topic of their war prevention initiative and discusses ways we can learn to listen, understand and collaborate with peacebuilding efforts in all sectors of society.  Episode Highlights:...

Al Jubitz, Patrick Hiller, and Lauren Forman join us in this rerun episode which demonstrates an example of funders creating a successful initiative to support an issue they care about. This episode delves into the topic of their war prevention initiative and discusses ways we can learn to listen, understand and collaborate with peacebuilding efforts in all sectors of society.  {You can hear the f...

Michael Mantell joins us in this rerun episode to recount amazing stories of how donors can fund successful campaigns and make a major difference on a specific issue. Michael explains the ways donors can engage in funder collaboration for maximum impact.  Episode Highlights: Pooling funds with other donors. How to fund effective campaigns. What to expect when there is a transition in leadership wi...

Michael Mantell joins us in this rerun episode to recount amazing stories of how donors can fund successful campaigns and make a major difference on a specific issue. Michael explains the ways donors can engage in funder collaboration for maximum impact. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, June 3rd} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

John Esterle joins us in this rerun episode to explore ways a foundation can incorporate elements of trust-based philanthropy within its giving strategy. Episode Highlights: John’s journey in philanthropy. The evolution, steps, and key components of trust-based philanthropy. How foundations can incorporate trust-based philanthropy into their work. Building an ecosystem of trust between trustees, s...

John Esterle joins us in this rerun episode to explore ways a foundation can incorporate elements of trust-based philanthropy within its giving strategy. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, May 27th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rachel Humphrey joins us to share her experience as the Senior Director of Practice Acceleration at Justice Funders. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from extractive to regenerative practices, offering guidance and inspiration for those committed to creating a more just world. Episode Highlights: Key strategic questions for nonprofit professionals to consider. Fundin...

Rachel Humphrey joins us to share her experience as the Senior Director of Practice Acceleration at Justice Funders. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from extractive to regenerative practices, offering guidance and inspiration for those committed to creating a more just world. {You can hear the full episode on Monday May 20th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

This Sybil Speaks episode kicks off Season 4. Over the summer Sybil will be revisiting some of her favorite interviews from the past 150 plus episodes. She will be highlighting specific themes and issues based on your feedback. She will also add new ideas at the start of each episode to get you thinking even more deeply about how to be the best donors you can be, and to continue to make your money...

This Sybil Speaks episode kicks off Season 4. Over the summer Sybil will be revisiting some of her favorite interviews from the past 150 plus episodes. She will be highlighting specific themes and issues based on your feedback. She will also add new ideas at the start of each episode to get you thinking even more deeply about how to be the best donors you can be, and to continue to make your money...

Tony DeFalco joins us to share his experience as a seasoned nonprofit professional with over thirty years of experience in grantmaking and fundraising. He shares his positive experiences with donors (what you all as donors do well) and the trends he notices in the nonprofit field. Tony shares his journey from working in environmental justice advocacy to his current role as Executive Director of La...

Tony DeFalco joins us to share his experience as a seasoned nonprofit professional with over thirty years of experience in grantmaking and fundraising. He shares his positive experiences with donors (what you all as donors do well) and the trends he notices in the nonprofit field. Tony shares his journey from working in environmental justice advocacy to his current role as Executive Director of La...