Do Your Good

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 abo...

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 stra...

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 strate...

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 throug...

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 thro...

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...

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...

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. Episode Highlights: How David got into philanthropy. What it's like funding i...

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...

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. Episode Highlights: How to work effectively with intermediaries How to ensure your donations are ...

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...

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...

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...

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. Episode Highlights: How...

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 {You can hear the full...

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...

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...

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...

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...

You’ve undoubtedly already heard of the term “Trust-Based Philanthropy.” This term has been thrown about in funder circles now for the past five years or so. A cohort of funders decided to coin this term in order to mainstream an approach to giving that they felt did not previously get enough attention.  Sybil gives her professional interpretation of “Trust-Based Philanthropy.” So, you can decide...

You’ve undoubtedly already heard of the term “Trust-Based Philanthropy.” This term has been thrown about in funder circles now for the past five years or so. A cohort of funders decided to coin this term in order to mainstream an approach to giving that they felt did not previously get enough attention.  Sybil gives her professional interpretation of “Trust-Based Philanthropy.” So, you can decide...

Sybil and Fred explain how donors and philanthropists can leverage their private money with public dollars. Fred and Sybil share their experiences, including leveraging public dollars in Canada through the Target One Initiative and also with the major influx of public funding promised in the United States.  They explain how to make sure that private philanthropy is supporting a match and how to wo...

Sybil and Fred explain how donors and philanthropists can leverage their private money with public dollars. Fred and Sybil share their experiences, including leveraging public dollars in Canada through the Target One Initiative and also with the major influx of public funding promised in the United States.  They explain how to make sure that private philanthropy is supporting a match and how to wo...

Jim Enote joins Sybil for a special bonus episode. He shares what he has been doing since his last appearance on the podcast, and then shares his wisdom for those who want to give to indigenous communities.  Jim explains how to give in a righteous way that reflects equality, fairness, and respect.  Episode Highlights: Give from a place of support and empowerment, not guilt Trust those you are givi...

Jim Enote joins Sybil for a Special Bonus Episode. He shares what he has been doing since his last appearance on the podcast, and then shares his wisdom for those who want to give to indigenous communities.  Jim explains how to give in a righteous way that  equality, fairness, and respect. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, May 22nd} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...