Do Your Good

Sybil Ackerman-Munson
Do Your Good

Welcome to the Do Your Good Podcast! Each Monday, you can expect expert guest interviews and actionable tips to help you implement your funding goals.

  1. #204 Do You Have the Requisite Experience to Make Your Money Matter? Learn how the Bullitt Foundation addressed this question when they hired Denis Hayes as President (Part 2 of 2)

    4 NOV

    #204 Do You Have the Requisite Experience to Make Your Money Matter? Learn how the Bullitt Foundation addressed this question when they hired Denis Hayes as President (Part 2 of 2)

    Denis Hayes, Chairman and President at Bullitt Foundation, returns to share the strategies he implemented for effective grantmaking. Denis explains the importance of legitimacy in philanthropic decision-making, the value of diverse board representation, and how focusing efforts geographically and strategically helped the foundation create a significant impact.  Denis also provides insights on the decision to spend down and offers advice for future philanthropists on how to make meaningful, long-lasting contributions to causes they care about. Episode Highlights: Denis’s advice to current and future philanthropists on impactful giving strategies Denis Hayes Bio: Denis Hayes is an environmentalist and a long-time champion of solar & renewable energy. He rose to prominence in 1970 as the coordinator for the first Earth Day. He subsequently founded the Earth Day Network and expanded the event to 180 nations. Earth Day is now the most widely observed secular holiday in the world. During the Carter Administration, Hayes was director of the federal Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory). Hayes became an adjunct professor of engineering at Stanford University for several years, and also practiced law in Silicon Valley. Since 1992, Hayes has been president of the Bullitt Foundation in Washington and continues to be a leader in environmental and energy policy. He was the principal developer of the Bullitt Center, judged by World Architecture Magazine to be "the greenest office building in the world." Hayes has also served as Executive director of Environmental Action, Director of the Illinois State Energy Office, Visiting Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Fellow of the Worldwatch Institute, Fellow at the Bellagio Center, and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow of the Bosch Foundation. Hayes has received the national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as numerous other awards. Time Magazine named him as "Hero of the Planet" in 1999; the NYT profiled him as its Newsmaker of the Day; and Life Magazine selected him as one of the 100 most influential Americans of the 20th century. His newest book, COWED: The Hidden Impact of 93 Million Cows on America's Health, Economy, Politics, Culture, and Environment, was published by W.W. Norton in 2015. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/203-do-you-have-the-requisite-experience-to-make-your/id1556900518?i=1000674680730 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/121-the-brainerd-foundation-spend-down-strategy-with/id1556900518?i=1000605062550 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/183-promoting-world-peace-with-al-jubitz-patrick/id1556900518?i=1000658428389  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.     https://www.doyourgood.com/funders   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 sybil@doyourgood.com.

    32 min
  2. #203 Do You Have the Requisite Experience to Make Your Money Matter? Learn How the Bullitt Foundation Addressed This Question When They Hired Denis Hayes as President (Part 1 of 2)

    28 OCT

    #203 Do You Have the Requisite Experience to Make Your Money Matter? Learn How the Bullitt Foundation Addressed This Question When They Hired Denis Hayes as President (Part 1 of 2)

    Denis Hayes, Chairman and President at Bullitt Foundation, joins Sybil to share his experiences growing up in the 1960s during a turbulent time in American history and how his quest for purpose and meaning led him to co-found Earth Day.  Sybil encourages philanthropists to consider the need for someone with specialized knowledge, like Denis, to guide their giving strategy. Episode Highlights: The social and political context of the 1960s in America Insights for philanthropists on finding experienced advisors for impactful givingDenis Hayes Bio: Denis Hayes is an environmentalist and a long-time champion of solar & renewable energy. He rose to prominence in 1970 as the coordinator for the first Earth Day. He subsequently founded the Earth Day Network and expanded the event to 180 nations. Earth Day is now the most widely observed secular holiday in the world. During the Carter Administration, Hayes was director of the federal Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory). Hayes then became an adjunct professor of engineering at Stanford University for several years, and also practiced law in Silicon Valley. Since 1992, Hayes has been president of the Bullitt Foundation in Washington and continues to be a leader in environmental and energy policy. He was the principal developer of the Bullitt Center, judged by World Architecture Magazine to be "the greenest office building in the world." Hayes has also served as Executive director of Environmental Action, Director of the Illinois State Energy Office, Visiting Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Fellow of the Worldwatch Institute, Fellow at the Bellagio Center, and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow of the Bosch Foundation. Hayes has received the national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as numerous other awards. Time Magazine named him as "Hero of the Planet" in 1999; the NYT profiled him as its Newsmaker of the Day; and Life Magazine selected him as one of the 100 most influential Americans of the 20th century. His newest book, COWED: The Hidden Impact of 93 Million Cows on America's Health, Economy, Politics, Culture, and Environment, was published by W.W. Norton in 2015. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/175-be-effective-at-supporting-nonprofits-to-work-together/id1556900518?i=1000652465880  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/174-special-strategies-to-enhance-donor-relationships/id1556900518?i=1000651750997 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.     https://www.doyourgood.com/funders   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 sybil@doyourgood.com.

    18 min
  3. #202 The Report: Addressing Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Part 4 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC

    21 OCT

    #202 The Report: Addressing Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Part 4 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC

    Sybil shares the key findings and recommendations from her extensive research on preventing firearm-related suicides in rural Oregon, conducted for the Roundhouse Foundation.  She outlines six crucial steps to improve the uptick of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) and integrate them with broader suicide prevention strategies. Sybil encourages donors and philanthropists to think critically about supporting nonprofits working on these life-saving measures.  Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works 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. Link: To learn more and download the report referenced in this podcast series - https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonsuicideruralremoteoregon Please note that the discussion around suicide prevention is a very sensitive topic. Only listen to this podcast season if you are adequately prepared for the discussion. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please seek professional support and call the 988 lifeline for immediate care and help.  Listen to the other episodes in this series:  Episode 0ne: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/199-why-its-important-to-address-firearm-related-suicide/id1556900518?i=1000671263792 Episode Two: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/200-reframing-the-conversation-addressing-firearm/id1556900518?i=1000672028646 Episode Three: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/201-discovering-solutions-addressing-firearm-related/id1556900518?i=1000673027742 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.     https://www.doyourgood.com/funders   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 sybil@doyourgood.com.

    20 min
  4. #201 Discovering Solutions: Addressing Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Episode 3 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC

    14 OCT

    #201 Discovering Solutions: Addressing Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Episode 3 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC

    Sybil offers positive solutions for firearm-related suicide prevention, with insights based on interviews with experts. She emphasizes that reducing suicide risk requires a multi-faceted approach and that relying solely on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws, is only one piece of this complex puzzle.   Please note that the discussion around suicide prevention is a very sensitive topic. Only listen to this podcast season if you are adequately prepared for the discussion. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please seek professional support and call the 988 lifeline for immediate care and help.  Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works 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. Learn more and download the report “The Role of Extreme Risk Protection Orders in preventing suicide by firearm in rural and remote counties in Oregon”: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonsuicideruralremoteoregon Listen to the other episodes in this series: Episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/199-why-its-important-to-address-firearm-related-suicide/id1556900518?i=1000671263792 Episode 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/200-reframing-the-conversation-addressing-firearm/id1556900518?i=1000672028646 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.     https://www.doyourgood.com/funders   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 sybil@doyourgood.com.

    38 min
  5. #200 Reframing the Conversation: Addressing Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Episode 2 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC

    7 OCT

    #200 Reframing the Conversation: Addressing Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Episode 2 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC

    Sybil  focuses on how language and messaging play a critical role in addressing firearm related suicide prevention. Drawing from expert insights, Sybil underscores the importance of shaping conversations that resonate with all interested parties. Sybil urges donors and nonprofits to consider culturally competent messaging to bridge the divide between public health and firearm-owning communities.  Please note that the discussion around suicide prevention is a very sensitive topic. Only listen to this podcast season if you are adequately prepared for the discussion. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please seek professional support and call the 988 lifeline for immediate care and help. Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works 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. Link: To learn more and download the report referenced in this podcast series - https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonsuicideruralremoteoregon Listen to the other episodes in this series:  Episode 0ne: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/199-why-its-important-to-address-firearm-related-suicide/id1556900518?i=1000671263792 Episode Three: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/201-discovering-solutions-addressing-firearm-related/id1556900518?i=1000673027742 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.     https://www.doyourgood.com/funders   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 sybil@doyourgood.com.

    44 min
  6. #199 Why It’s Important to Address Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Episode 1 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC

    30 SEPT

    #199 Why It’s Important to Address Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Episode 1 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC

    Drawing from extensive research and interviews with experts, Sybil explores the complex factors contributing to high suicide rates in rural and remote communities. She explains why this is such an important topic that philanthropists, like her client the Roundhouse Foundation, want to address with empathy and care. **Trigger Warning** This episode discusses suicide, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country. For the United States, the numbers are as follows: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Both programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio: With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works 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. Link: To learn more and download the report referenced in this podcast series - https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonsuicideruralremoteoregon Listen to the other episodes in this series:  Episode Two: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/200-reframing-the-conversation-addressing-firearm/id1556900518?i=1000672028646 Episode Three: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/201-discovering-solutions-addressing-firearm-related/id1556900518?i=1000673027742 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.     https://www.doyourgood.com/funders   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 sybil@doyourgood.com.

    27 min

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