In the Season 3 opener of the Do Your Good podcast, Sybil recounts the best and worst philanthropy-related stories shared from nonprofit leaders and donors. Sybil will also share her top 3 dos and don'ts for donors. In this episode we will distill key lessons from the stories shared about philanthropy mistakes and also review success stories that can support donors in making a true impact through their giving.

Episode Highlights:

• The top 3 most important things you can do as a donor. 

• The top 3 blunders you can avoid as a donor.

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 

• Link to submit best and worst philanthropic experiences: https://forms.gle/E5CHwrSryhXGn3FT7

• Link to sign up for the fundraising pitch training: https://www.doyourgood.com/monthly-trainings

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

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/160-The-End-of-Year-Giving-Trends-to-Consider

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/112-Michael-Chatman

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/148-Sybil-Speak-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-and-Pooled%20Funds

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].

In the Season 3 opener of the Do Your Good podcast, Sybil recounts the best and worst philanthropy-related stories shared from nonprofit leaders and donors. Sybil will also share her top 3 dos and don'ts for donors. In this episode we will distill key lessons from the stories shared about philanthropy mistakes and also review success stories that can support donors in making a true impact through their giving.

{You can hear the full episode on January 15th}

I am sure you want the nonprofit you care about to raise money effectively. In addition to creating my podcast and resources so donors like you can effectively make your money matter, I also have a training program to help nonprofits hone their pitch and attract support from donors. As a part of my nonprofit training program, I offer a free training webinar on the first Monday of every month. 

Today’s podcast episode will give you a flavor for the information provided in my monthly nonprofit training webinars. I offer you a recording from one of my training sessions in this podcast episode, which had over 160 nonprofit leaders registered.

Episode Highlights:

• How to craft a success statement that hooks donors right away and keeps them donating year after year.

• How to avoid the common mistakes nonprofits make when talking about their successes so you don't leave money on the table.

• How having passion for your cause inspires potential donors to care (almost) as much as you do.

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:

Register for future free trainings: https://www.doyourgood.com/monthly-trainings 

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

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/159-The-Season-2-Top-Takeaways-for-Effective-Philanthropy

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/155-Eliminate-Overwhelm-and-Burnout

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/148-Sybil-Speak-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-and-Pooled%20Funds

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].

I am sure you want the nonprofit you care about to raise money effectively. In addition to creating my podcast and resources so donors like you can effectively make your money matter, I also have a training program to help nonprofits hone their pitch and attract support from donors. As a part of my nonprofit training program, I offer a free training webinar on the first Monday of every month. 

Today’s podcast episode will give you a flavor for the information provided in my monthly nonprofit training webinars. I offer you a recording from one of my training sessions in this podcast episode, which had over 160 nonprofit leaders registered.

{You can hear the full Episode on Monday, January 8th}

Nathan Chappell joins us to explore the transformative potential of AI to broaden opportunities for donors and nonprofits. Nathan and Sybil also address possible downsides for AI involvement in connecting donors to nonprofits.

Episode Highlights:

• Examining benefits and challenges of AI in philanthropy.

• Effective methodologies for donors to discover and engage with nonprofit organizations using AI as a potential tool for good.

Nathan Chappell Bio:

As a thought leader, public speaker, author, and AI inventor, Nathan is one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and generosity. His recently published award-winning book, The Generosity Crisis: the Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges, has been dubbed “Required reading for our generation of professionals in the nonprofit sector” by NonProfit Pro. 

Nathan is the founder of Fundraising.AI, a 2,000+ member initiative responsible for publishing the world's first Framework for Responsible AI for Fundraising. 

Nathan's fundraising experience spans more than two decades, where he led large-scale fundraising programs and multi-billion campaigns. As Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI, Nathan currently leads Artificial Intelligence deployments for many of the nation’s top charities. Nathan’s subject matter expertise is featured regularly on podcasts and publications, including Forbes, Fast Company, Future Forward, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and many nonprofit associations. 

Nathan is an advisor for the AI for Good Foundation, the OpenAI Users Forum, and the Forbes Technology Council. 

He holds a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame, an MBA from University of Redlands, a certificate in International Economics from University of Cambridge, a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, and a certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute of Sustainable Philanthropy.

Links:

• website: https://www.chappell-crimmins.com 

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

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/156-Supporting-the-Places-that-Rejuvenate-You-with-Dana-Okano

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/157-Be-a-Considerate-Thoughtful-Visitor-with-Eric-Co

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].

Nathan Chappell joins us to explore the transformative potential of AI to broaden opportunities for donors and nonprofits. Nathan and Sybil also address possible downsides for AI involvement in connecting donors to nonprofits.

{You can hear the whole episode on January 1st}

Laura MacDonald joins us to share giving trends as addressed by the most recently released Giving USA report. One issue that they discuss is that overall giving is down in the United States by 6.4%. Laura and Sybil discuss what to consider in this new era of giving, especially in the era of the “Mega Donor” and the rise of the Donor-Advised Fund. Laura also delves into the specific sectors and interest areas that received funding. 

Episode Highlights:

• Giving trends that have risen and fallen.

• The issues that are receiving the most support.

• The interesting rise in giving from the “Mega Donor” and from Donor-Advised Funds.

Laura MacDonald Bio:

Laura MacDonald, Board Member for Giving USA and Founder of Benefactor Group, has earned a national reputation for her dedication to the nonprofit sector. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and philanthropy. In 1999, she established Benefactor Group to serve the needs of those who serve the common good.

Laura’s work with clients combines her talent for identifying innovative and practical strategies with data-driven decision-making. She has guided clients to achieve unprecedented successes: the largest contribution ever to an arts organization in central Ohio; consistent increases in annual fund revenue for a women’s fund; an innovative digital giving strategy for a conservation organization; a reinvigorated board for a literary society.

Laura is constantly curious about trends in fundraising and philanthropy and an astute storyteller. She is a frequent speaker at local, regional, and national conferences (AFP, AAM, AMDA, Fundraising Bootcamp, etc.) and has addressed hundreds of nonprofit boards. Her articles related to advancement and philanthropy have appeared in Advancing Philanthropy, Nonprofit Quarterly, and other professional publications. A past chair of the Giving USA Foundation, she contributes to Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy, the seminal study of the sources and uses of charitable giving in the United States, and is consulted widely by publications such as The New York Times, Ms. Magazine, Penta Barron’s, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and was named her chapter’s “Fundraising Professional of the Year” in 2007.

Links:

• Benefactor Group: https://benefactorgroup.com 

• Giving USA: https://givingusa.org

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

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/110-Laura-MacDonald

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/112-Michael-Chatman

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/99-Meta-Loftsgaarden

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].

Laura MacDonald joins us to share giving trends as addressed by the most recently released Giving USA report. One issue that they discuss is that overall giving is down in the United States by 6.4%. Laura and Sybil discuss what to consider in this new era of giving, especially in the era of the “Mega Donor” and the rise of the Donor-Advised Fund. Laura also delves into the specific sectors and interest areas that received funding.

{You can hear the full Episode on Monday December 25th}

Sybil and Fred look back on this season’s highlights. They highlight what they believe to be the most important takeaways to be an effective donor and philanthropist, based on all of the interviews and themes covered on the podcast this year. 

Episode Highlights:

• Season 2’s highlights

• Favorite episodes

• What to expect in Season 3

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.

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

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/112-Michael-Chatman

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/113-Regine-Webster-and-Sally-Ray

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/120-Bruce-Lourie

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/152-Whats-the-Big-Deal-About-Donor-Advised-Funds

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/151-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-with-Andrea-Rush

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/137-David-Secord

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 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].

Sybil and Fred look back on this season’s highlights. They highlight what they believe to be the most important takeaways to be an effective donor and philanthropist, based on all of the interviews and themes covered on the podcast this year.

{You can hear the full episode on Monday December 18th}