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Joel Clement shares insights into philanthropy's role in addressing climate change. Joel shares how to be effective in philanthropy, including building positive relationships between nonprofits and donors. He is now spearheading a $50 million climate change initiative to support communities and tackle the climate crisis. Episode Highlights: How philanthropy has addressed climate change over time  ...

Joel Clement shares insights into philanthropy's role in addressing climate change. Joel shares how to be effective in philanthropy, including building positive relationships between nonprofits and donors. He is now spearheading a $50 million climate change initiative to support communities in responding to climate change mitigation. {You can hear the full episode on Monday April 29th} Hosted by S...

Jim Enote is back to share his valuable insights on funding Indigenous communities. Jim discusses the importance of fostering genuine partnerships between donors and nonprofits, highlighting both success stories and lessons learned from his own experiences.  Episode Highlights: Funding Indigenous communities with respect and empathy Trust-based giving and engagement Jim Enote Bio: Jim Enote is a Z...

Jim Enote is back to share his valuable insights on funding Indigenous communities. Jim discusses the importance of fostering genuine partnerships between donors and nonprofits, highlighting both success stories and lessons learned from his own experiences. {You can hear the full episode on Monday April 22nd} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Margaret Bowman shares insights into the strategies she has deployed to effectively fund nonprofit collaborations. Margaret emphasizes the importance of trust-building and transparent communication within organizations. She also shares insights about evaluating effectiveness in nonprofit work through setting clear benchmarks. Episode Highlights: How to be effective at supporting nonprofit collabor...

Margaret Bowman shares insights into the strategies she has deployed to effectively fund nonprofit collaborations. Margaret emphasizes the importance of trust-building and transparent communication within organizations. She also shares insights about evaluating effectiveness in nonprofit work through setting clear benchmarks. {You can hear the full episode on Monday April 15th} Hosted by Simplecas...

Thomas Keown shares about his organization, Many Hopes. Thomas emphasizes the importance of qualitative stories and data to demonstrate the organization's progress and outcomes to donors. He also shares how he handles the challenge of maintaining a balance between donors' expectations and organizational autonomy. Episode Highlights: The story of Many Hopes Funding strategies  How to navigate power...

Thomas Keown shares insights into his work funding Many Hopes Organization. Thomas emphasizes the importance of qualitative stories and data to demonstrate the organization's progress and outcomes to donors. He also shares how he handles the challenge of maintaining a balance between donors' expectations and organizational autonomy. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, April 8th} Hosted by Si...

Stone Hudson joins us to discuss the importance of donor collaboration to ensure aligned messages and successful project outcomes. He also shares insights into his work on funding strategies for Indigenous communities. Stone emphasizes the importance of holistic approaches and long-term commitments in philanthropy. He reflects on his observations of the philanthropic landscape and the need for fle...

Stone Hudson joins us to discuss the importance of donor collaboration to ensure aligned messages and successful project outcomes. He also shares insights into his work on funding strategies for Indigenous communities. Stone emphasizes the importance of holistic approaches and long-term commitments in philanthropy. He reflects on his observations of the philanthropic landscape and the need for fle...

Lauren Goldberg shares her experience as a fundraiser for Columbia Riverkeeper. She discusses her experience receiving an anonymous donation of $1 million. She also discusses staying motivated when a fundraising effort does not result in funding. Lauren shares insights on best practices for how a donor can engage effectively with nonprofits. Episode Highlights: Navigating an anonymous donation  St...

Lauren Goldberg shares her experience as a fundraiser for Columbia Riverkeeper. She discusses her experience receiving an anonymous donation of $1 million. She also discusses staying motivated when a fundraising effort does not result in funding. Lauren shares insights on best practices for how a donor can engage effectively with nonprofits. {You can hear the full episode on Monday March 25th} Hos...

Margi Hoffmann is dedicated to helping nonprofits and local communities access public funding. She is leading efforts within the federal government to support community members gaining access to public funding that is often left sitting on the table. Episode Highlights: Strategies to access public funding. Ideas to simplify the application process. Margi Hoffmann Bio: Margaret Hoffmann: state dire...

Margi Hoffmann is dedicated to helping nonprofits and local communities access public funding. She is leading efforts within the federal government to support community members gaining access to public funding that is often left sitting on the table. {You can hear the full episode on Monday March 18th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Michele Goodman joins us to share her journey from the past 23 years working in philanthropy. Michele offers strategies to reduce busywork and provides strategies to get what you need from nonprofits. Sybil and Michele discuss the importance of donors reducing reporting requirements for grantees and only asking for information they are truly reviewing. Episode Highlights: Ways to reduce the burden...

Michele Goodman joins us to share her journey from the past 23 years working in philanthropy. Michele offers strategies to reduce busywork and provides strategies to get what you need from nonprofits. Sybil and Michele discuss the importance of donors reducing reporting requirements for grantees and only asking for information they are truly reviewing. {You can hear the full Episode on Monday Marc...

In 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 effecti...

In 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 effecti...

Tony DeFalco joins us to share his experience as a seasoned nonprofit professional with over three decades of experience in fundraising. In this interview, he shares good experiences he has had with donors along with trends he is noticing in the nonprofit field. Tony shares his journey from his early days working in environmental justice advocacy to his current role as Executive Director of Latino...

Tony DeFalco joins us to share his experience as a seasoned nonprofit professional with over three decades of experience in fundraising. In this interview, he shares good experiences he has had with donors along with trends he is noticing in the nonprofit field. Tony shares his journey from his early days working in environmental justice advocacy to his current role as Executive Director of Latino...

Linda Whitlow joins us to share her experience  as a two-time breast cancer survivor, which motivated her to start the organization Cancer Survivor Resources. Linda shares her inspiring journey and the driving force behind her nonprofit work, aiming to assist women facing financial struggles during cancer treatment. Linda sheds light on her organization's mission, providing timely assistance to wo...

Linda Whitlow joins us to share her experience as a two-time breast cancer survivor, which motivated her to start the organization Cancer Survivor Resources. Linda shares her inspiring journey and the driving force behind her nonprofit work, aiming to assist women facing financial struggles during cancer treatment. Linda sheds light on her organization's mission, providing timely assistance to wom...

Vu Le joins us to share his wisdom about the best and worst in philanthropy. Vu discusses "main character syndrome," and highlights how funders often exhibit this behavior, and how to avoid this challenge and many others.  Episode Highlights: Overcoming “main character syndrome” How to support grant proposals that will give room for honest answers from nonprofits Vu Le Bio: Vu Le writes...

Vu Le joins us to share his wisdom about the best and worst in philanthropy. Vu discusses "main character syndrome," and highlights how funders often exhibit this behavior, and how to avoid this challenge and many others. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, February 12th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Natalie Fée joins us to share her experiences as a nonprofit leader who is an experienced fundraiser. She talks about her best and worst experiences with donors so that we all can learn to show up as our best selves. Natalie emphasizes the importance of positive, constructive conversations between nonprofit leaders and donors.  Episode Highlights: Challenges in fundraising  Lessons learned and adv...