Do Your Good

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 navigating red tape, ensuring nonprofit pitches align with values, and navigating red tape.

Intermediaries can also help with professionalization, tracking money, and managing finances. However, there are downsides to avoid. Sybil and Fred talk about the benefits and the downsides in this episode.

Episode Highlights:

• When you may need an intermediary
• The benefits of an intermediary
• The challenges that might arise when you have an intermediary.
• Advice for people thinking about using an intermediary.

Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:

With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a real and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.

Links:

• Course to avoid The Funder Bubble: https://www.doyourgood.com/offers/SfCnUn4k/checkout

• Course for Legal Templates: https://www.doyourgood.com/offers/U8SFR3mR/checkout

• Course for Sustainer, Campaigner, Launcher funder: https://www.doyourgood.com/offers/xtHUdoBG/checkout

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·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/136-Dory-Timble

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/135-Sybil-Speaks

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/133-rebecca-darwent

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.

Sybil offers resources that include special free short video mini-courses, templates, and key checklists and words of advice summarized in easy-to-view PDFs.    

• Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at

https://www.doyourgood.com

Connect with Do Your Good

• https://www.facebook.com/doyourgood

• https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood

Would you like to talk with Sybil directly?

Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at [email protected]!

Connect with Do Your Good

• https://www.facebook.com/doyourgood

• https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood

Would you like to talk with Sybil directly?

Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at [email protected]!

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 navigating red tape, ensuring nonprofit pitches align with values, and navigating red tape. 

Intermediaries can also help with professionalization, tracking money, and managing finances. However, there are downsides to avoid. Sybil and Fred talk about the benefits and the downsides in this episode.

{You can hear the full episode on Monday, July 24th}

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 in two different countries.

• Nonprofits that David has had long-lasting relationships with.

• Advice for people who are starting out in their funder journey.

• Tough times as a funder and how to navigate your way through it.

• The joy of philanthropic work.

David Secord Bio:

After 20 years in foundation and university leadership jobs, I established Barnacle Strategies as my independent consulting and volunteering platform. From a home base on an island in BC, I work with partners in Canada, the United States, and sometimes farther afield. I enjoy variety and so at a given time consulting clients might include foundations and funder affinity groups, partnership-oriented academic and research institutions, Indigenous people's organizations, and big or small NGOs. Projects and advising tend toward the creative and relevant, and often integrate environmental, socioeconomic, and biocultural strategies - especially place-based ones. I also help organizations recruit outstanding talent by managing executive searches and keep fresh by serving on several volunteer boards.

Links:

• Arctic Funders Collaborative - https://www.arcticfunders.com/

• Spruce Root LLC - https://www.spruceroot.org/

• Sustainable Southeast Partnership - http://sustainablesoutheast.net/

• MakeWay (Tides Canada) - https://makeway.org/

• Here is a good article from 2012 explaining the politics I referenced and the political attacks on the Canadian charitable sector, including Tides Canada: https://www.vancouverobserver.com/politics/commentary/stephen-colbert-truthiness-and-harper-governments-attack-canadas-charities

• Here is a good short piece illuminating what Mr. Secord said in his interview about intermediary organizations: https://www.peakgrantmaking.org/insights/an-introduction-to-intermediaries

• Wilburforce http://www.wilburforce.org

If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/135-Sybil-Speaks

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/12-pam-fujita-yuhas-zoe-rothchild

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/136-Dory-Timble

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!

In this new course you'll gain access to beautifully animated and engaging videos, along with many other resources.

• Link for the waitlist for the Philanthropy Accelerator

https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist

• Link to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect

https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising

• Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at 

https://www.doyourgood.com

Connect with Do Your Good

• https://www.facebook.com/doyourgood

• https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood

Would you like to talk with Sybil directly?

Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at [email protected]!

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}

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  well spent

Dory Trimble Bio:

Dory Trimble (she/her) is a problem-solver and service designer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. As the founder of Trimble Advisors, she spends her time helping social impact organizations get better at what they do and supporting high-net-worth individuals in honing their philanthropy. She's a graduate of Oberlin College, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and an enthusiastic explorer of the mountains and deserts near her home.

Links:

• Website: http://trimbleadvisors.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorytrimble

And now for a link to my special sponsor - #magicmind

Magic Mind - https://magicmind.com/ Use Code DOYOURGOOD20 to get a fantastic 20% off your first subscription. But wait, it gets even cooler! Your discount code will actually stack with our existing offer, which means your first subscription will be a whopping 50% less than the original price.

If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/87-Steve-Kretzmann

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/46-tim-miller

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/12-pam-fujita-yuhas-zoe-rothchild

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!

In this new course you'll gain access to beautifully animated and engaging videos, along with many other resources.

• Link for the waitlist for the Philanthropy Accelerator

https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist

• Link to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect

https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising

• Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at 

https://www.doyourgood.com

Connect with Do Your Good

• https://www.facebook.com/doyourgood

• https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood

Would you like to talk with Sybil directly?

Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at [email protected]!

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}

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 not discover by yourself.

Episode Highlights:

• The benefits of hiring an intermediary

• The challenges to consider when hiring an intermediary

• What can happen if you go it alone without an intermediary?

Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:

With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.

Links:

• Course to avoid The Funder Bubble: https://www.doyourgood.com/offers/SfCnUn4k/checkout

• Course for Legal Templates: https://www.doyourgood.com/offers/U8SFR3mR/checkout

• Course for Sustainer, Campaigner, Launcher funder: https://www.doyourgood.com/offers/xtHUdoBG/checkout

And now for a link to my special sponsor - #magicmind

Magic Mind - https://magicmind.com/ Use Code DOYOURGOOD20 to get a fantastic 20% off your first subscription. But wait, it gets even cooler! Your discount code will actually stack with our existing offer, which means your first subscription will be a whopping 50% less than the original price.

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·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/68-richard-leong

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/124-Joanna-Kerr

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/133-rebecca-darwent

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!

In this new course you'll gain access to beautifully animated and engaging videos, along with many other resources.

• Link for the waitlist for the Philanthropy Accelerator

https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist

• Link to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect

https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising

• Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at 

www.doyourgood.com

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 not discover by yourself. {You can hear the full Episode on Monday, July 3rd}

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 to overcome challenges and to effectively to implement Trust Based Philanthropy

Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:

With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant making, so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.

Links:

• Trust-Based Philanthropy Project - https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org

And now for a link to my special sponsor - #magicmind

Magic Mind - https://magicmind.com/ Use Code DOYOURGOOD20 to get a fantastic 20% off your first subscription. But wait, it gets even cooler! Your discount code will actually stack with our existing offer, which means your first subscription will be a whopping 50% less than the original price. 

If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/131%20-sybil-speaks

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/132-john-esterle

·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/94-sabrina-walker-hernandez

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!

In this new course you'll gain access to beautifully animated and engaging videos, along with many other resources.

• Link for the waitlist for the Philanthropy Accelerator

https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist

• Link to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect

https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising

• Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at

www.doyourgood.com

Connect with Do Your Good

• https://www.facebook.com/doyourgood

• https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood

Would you like to talk with Sybil directly?

Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at [email protected]!

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 episode on Monday, June 26th}