Do Your Good

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 

• Strategic planning and maximizing impact with fundraising

Lauren Goldberg Bio:

Lauren leads the team at Columbia Riverkeeper, a nonprofit that collaborates with river communities and Tribal Nations to secure big wins for environmental and climate justice. Columbia Riverkeeper combines legal advocacy, grassroots community organizing, and creative communications strategies to engage and center the Tribes and communities most impacted by toxic pollution and climate change. Lauren joined the organization as an attorney in 2008, served as legal and program director for six years during the heat of high-stakes campaigns to protect the climate and the Columbia from the nation’s largest fossil-fuel export terminals, and became executive director in 2022. Columbia Riverkeeper’s work is regularly featured in national and regional media outlets, including the New York Times, The Guardian, and NPR.

Links:

Website: https://www.columbiariverkeeper.org 

If you are a nonprofit leader and you have a best or worst story with your experience raising money for your organization that you’d like to share, please fill out this form for a chance to be on Sybil’s podcast - https://forms.gle/buDnkCPcNUKYWh869 

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https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/166-Nonprofit-Challenges-and-Solutions

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/164-Advice-from-Nonprofits-for-Donors

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

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

Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs.    

Check out Sybil’s website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com

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

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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}

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 director for USDA Rural Development, serving the State of Oregon.

Margaret, or Margi Hoffmann, grew up on a small family farm outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a small community located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Hoffmann left Colorado and moved to Portland, Oregon, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.

Hoffmann's professional career began working in natural resources management on federal lands. She has worked on public policy in the realms of public safety, health care, climate change, energy resilience and security, and land use. She has experience working for the public and private sector, as well as in nonprofit management.

In 2012 and 2015, Oregon Governor's John Kitzhaber and Kate Brown, respectively, appointed Hoffmann to serve as Energy Policy Advisor. In this position, Hoffmann developed the first-ever 10-Year Energy Action Plan for the State of Oregon and served as the Governor's office liaison to the Oregon Public Utility Commission and Oregon Department of Energy. In addition, she served as liaison to the Pacific Coast Collaborative, a partnership between the States of California, Oregon and Washington, and the Province of British Columbia. In 2022, her work served to assist in the development of a shared Statement of Collaboration to address climate change adaptation and mitigation for the world's fifth-largest economy.

After leaving the Governor's office, Hoffmann served as a senior management team member for the Farmers Conservation Alliance, a non-profit focused on modernizing irrigation infrastructure in the Western United States to benefit agricultural security and the environment. During Hoffmann's tenure, the Alliance's irrigation modernization program grew from the pilot stage to implementation across five western states and created a $1B pipeline of shovel ready irrigation modernization projects.

In January 2022, Hoffmann received a Presidential appointment to continue public service as a state director for USDA Rural Development, serving the State of Oregon. She currently lives in Bend with the love of her life, Joshua Klaus, and their 4-year-old daughter, Liesl.

Links:

• Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margi-hoffmann-a93b3656 

If you are a nonprofit leader and you have a best or worst story with your experience raising money for your organization that you’d like to share, please fill out this form for a chance to be on Sybil’s podcast - https://forms.gle/buDnkCPcNUKYWh869 

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

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/Effective-Funding-Strategies-that-Work-with-Tony-DeFalco

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/166-Nonprofit-Challenges-and-Solutions

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/164-Advice-from-Nonprofits-for-Donors

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

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

Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review 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].

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}

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 on nonprofits by eliminating busywork

• Efficient ways donors can empower nonprofits to make a greater impact without being wasteful of their time

Michele Goodman Bio:

Michele Goodman is the President of the JW & HM Goodman Family Foundation, responsible for creating and executing her family foundation’s strategic vision. For over twenty years, she has led the philanthropic community, investing in the arts, education, health & human services, and the environment. 

She has in-depth expertise in family philanthropy and nonprofit governance. In her spare time, Michele seeks out angel & impact investing opportunities. Michele received a BA in applied mathematics from UC San Diego and enjoys mentoring recent women college graduates. Early in her professional career, she worked as a software engineer and then in marketing for various high-tech companies, including Sun Microsystems, Sequent Computer Systems, and Intel Corporation. Michele has an MBA from Golden Gate University. She is a 2020 Fellow of the Women Leaders for the World program.

Links:

• Website: https://www.goodmanfamilyfoundation.org 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-a-goodman-mba 

If you are a nonprofit leader and you have a best or worst story with your experience raising money for your organization that you’d like to share, please fill out this form for a chance to be on Sybil’s podcast - https://forms.gle/buDnkCPcNUKYWh869 

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https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/165-Navigating-the-Waves-of-Philanthropy

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/166-Nonprofit-Challenges-and-Solutions

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/Strategies-to-Deploy-in-Supporting-a-New-Charity-with-Linda-Whitlow

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

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

Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review 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].

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 March 11th}

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 effective communication, leveraging funds, and driving collaborative efforts among donors and nonprofits.

Episode Highlights:

• When to use an intermediary in your giving strategy

• Key functions of intermediaries

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 grantmaking so that you can make a real and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.

Links:

• Free Course for Donors - Get the Real Scoop: https://www.doyourgood.com/offers/SfCnUn4k/checkout 

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

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

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

Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs.    

Check out Sybil’s website: 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].

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 effective communication, leveraging funds, and driving collaborative efforts among donors and nonprofits.

{You can hear the full episode on Monday March 4th}

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 Network.

Episode Highlights:

• Highlights and challenges of fundraising. 

• Trends in philanthropy that navigate the needs of communities of color.

• Advice on fostering meaningful partnerships.

Tony DeFalco Bio:

Tony DeFalco joined Latino Network as the Executive Director in February 2021, where he and his team work to positively transform the lives of Latinx youth and families in education, leadership, and civic engagement in Oregon. He brings decades of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, advocacy, and coalition-building across diverse regional and state sectors, coupled with a deep understanding of the issues facing Latinx and communities of color. His past experiences include working with Native American tribes nationwide to re-acquire culturally significant lands and working with a broad coalition of environmental groups, commercial and recreational fishing groups, and scientists to protect ocean health.

Prior to his role at Latino Network, DeFalco worked for Verde for ten years, partnering with the community to innovate anti-displacement, environmental protection, and economic development efforts.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Ethnic Studies with a minor in Chicano Studies and a master’s in Natural Resources Planning from Humboldt State University.

Tony currently serves as the board chair of the Coalition of Communities of Color and was appointed by Governor Brown to the Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District in 2019. Tony has served on numerous boards, including Earthjustice, Audubon Portland, and as a founding board member for the Center for Diversity and the Environment. 

Tony is a proud member of Cohort V of Latino Network’s UNIDOS leadership development program and also an American Leadership Forum of Oregon Fellow (Class 33).

Links:

Website: https://www.latnet.org 

If you are a nonprofit leader and you have a best or worst story with your experience raising money for your organization that you’d like to share, please fill out this form for a chance to be on Sybil’s podcast - https://forms.gle/buDnkCPcNUKYWh869 

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https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/153-An-Amazing-Twist-on-Donor-Advised-Funds 

Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy

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

Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review 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].

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 Network. {You can hear the full episode on Monday February 26th}