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Sybil has a very special interview for you today. She had a wonderful conversation with Jim Enote, a Zuni Tribal Member, farmer, and Executive Director of the Colorado Plateau Foundation. In season one, Sybil interviewed him at length twice because his advice is so wonderful for donors who want to give effectively to Indigenous communities. Sybil has profiled some of her favorite parts of Jim's co...

In the month of February, Sybil talks about effective giving strategies for Indigenous communities. Sybil shares the five takeaways she learned from the interviews you will hear this month.  Episode Highlights: Overview for the month of February. Top five takeaways  Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthr...

In the month of February, Sybil talks about effective giving strategies for Indigenous communities. Sybil shares the five takeaways she learned from the interviews you will hear this month. {You can hear the full episode on Monday, February 6th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sybil and Fred wrap up January’s series on disaster relief with personal stories. The power of community and helping hands is a beautiful thing, and the hope that is found after a devastating disaster. They discuss the many key elements of funding in a disaster and also how it hit home, literally. Sybil and Fred talk about how there is a place for both large and small organizations, and also how p...

Sybil and Fred wrap up January’s series on disaster relief with personal stories. The power of community and helping hands is a beautiful thing, and the hope that is found after a devastating disaster. They discuss the many key elements of funding in a disaster and also how it hit home, literally. Sybil and Fred talk about how there is a place for both large and small organizations, and also how p...

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy has supported donors and given away over $85 million in donations, specifically to support communities affected by disasters. Today Regine Webster and Sally Ray join Sybil to dig into the question of giving effectively when disaster strikes. You will love all of their wonderful advice and words of wisdom.  Episode Highlights: Strategies to ensure your donations...

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy has supported donors and given away over $85 million in donations, specifically to support communities affected by disasters. Today Regine Webster and Sally Ray join Sybil to dig into the question of giving effectively when disaster strikes. You will love all of their wonderful advice and words of wisdom.  {You can hear the full episode on January 23rd} Hosted...

Hurricane Ian devastated Michael Chatman’s community in 2021. He joins us today to share his first-hand advice about what to consider when rebuilding his community after being hit by the center of a storm. He offers solutions for all donors to consider who want to help communities impacted by disasters. In general, Michael and Sybil talk about grant making strategies when disaster strikes, and how...

Hurricane Ian devastated Michael Chatman’s community in 2021. He joins us today to share his first-hand advice about what to consider when rebuilding his community after being hit by the center of a storm.  He offers solutions for all donors to consider who want to help communities impacted by disasters. In general, Michael and Sybil talk about grant-making strategies when disaster strikes, and ho...

You never know when disaster may strike in a community you care about, and when it does, you want to be prepared to show up in the best way possible. This month Sybil will focus on the theme of disaster philanthropy. This episode sets the stage and launches the conversation with Sybil’s advice on how to give well in this situation. COVID-19 was a real wake-up call, and we are seeing major disaster...

You never know when disaster may strike in a community you care about, and when it does, you want to be prepared to show up in the best way possible. This month Sybil will focus on the theme of disaster philanthropy. This episode sets the stage and launches the conversation with Sybil’s advice on how to give well in this situation.  COVID-19 was a real wake-up call, and we are seeing major disaste...

Laura, who is the founder of Benefactor Group and a lead author of the Giving USA study, talks with Sybil about the research and facts from the report, which offers research every year to answer the question of why people give. This episode is packed with interesting facts to help you as a donor be even more effective at tapping into why you give, and also how your giving fits into the data and fa...

Laura, who is the founder of Benefactor Group and a lead author of the Giving USA study, talks with Sybil about the research and facts from the report, which offers research every year to answer the question of why people give. This episode is packed with interesting facts to help you as a donor be even more effective at tapping into why you give, and also how your giving fits into the data and fa...

Sybil and Fred review the data behind why people give, talk through the research, and they add their own special opinions about why people give based on their own over three decades worth of experience working with donors and nonprofits. Fred and Sybil look at the research from studies to answer the question, “Why do people give?”  Episode Highlights: Why knowing our motivation for giving matters...

Sybil and Fred review the data behind why people give, talk through the research, and they add their own special opinions about the why people give based on their own over three decades worth of experience working with donors and nonprofits. Fred and Sybil look at the research from studies to answer the question, “Why do people give?”  {You can hear the full episode on Monday, December 26th} Hoste...

In this month of December, Sybil is focusing on the question of why people give, and she is very excited to share this interview with Alicia. Alicia is somebody who is focused on giving back and she's donating her time and her money to an issue that she cares personally about so much, and it's connected to her daughter and her family. Alicia is a great example of why people give and why you as a d...

In this month of December, Sybil is focusing on the question of why people give, and she is very excited to share this interview with Alicia. Alicia is somebody who is focused on giving back and she's donating her time and her money to an issue that she cares personally about so much, and it's connected to her daughter and her family. Alicia is a great example of why people give and why you as a d...

Sybil is pleased to have Samantha Campbell as a guest on today’s episode. She shares her experience as a trustee at her family foundation working on what inspired her and her family to make a difference, and why giving is such an important part of her family’s DNA. Samantha talks with Sybil about what motivates her for giving, what her dad's motivation was for giving, what the foundation focuses o...

Sybil is pleased to have Samantha Campbell as a guest on today’s episode. She shares her experience as a trustee at her family foundation working on what inspired her and her family to make a difference, and why giving is such an important part of her family’s DNA. Samantha talks with Sybil about what motivates her for giving, what her dad's motivation was for giving, what the foundation focuses o...

Sybil kicks off this month with her own advice first on how to be clear about why you want to give so that you can be more effective and not leave money on the table or ultimately get frustrated with the results of your giving strategy. She walks you through various reasons why she sees a person wants to give, which allows you to figure out how you fit in these various motivations. Sybil then help...

Sybil kicks off this month with her own advice first on how to be clear about why you want to give so that you can be more effective and not leave money on the table or ultimately get frustrated with the results of your giving strategy. She walks you through various reasons why she sees a person wants to give, which allows you to figure out how you fit in these various motivations. Sybil then help...

Sybil is once again joined by her husband for the fourth part in the series where Sybil and Fred consider topics that are important to discuss in the philanthropic world to set the stage for key themes and trends that they will discuss in detail for 2023. Episode Highlights: What is the psychology behind giving? Why should we care about trends in philanthropy? Why there is not necessarily one righ...

Sybil is once again joined by her husband for the fourth part in the series where Sybil and Fred consider topics that are important to discuss in the philanthropic world to set the stage for key themes and trends that they will discuss in detail for 2023.  {You can hear the full episode on Monday, November 28th} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Sybil is once again joined by her husband for the third part in the series where Sybil and Fred look into topics that are important to discuss in the philanthropic world to set the stage for key themes and trends that they will discuss in detail for 2023.  Episode Highlights: Why should we care about trends in philanthropy? Why no one way is always the “right” way when deciding how to give wisely....

Sybil is once again joined by her husband for the third part in the series where Sybil and Fred look into topics that are important to discuss in the philanthropic world to set the stage for key themes and trends that they will discuss in detail for 2023.  {You can hear the full episode on Monday, November 21st} Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...