#193 Create a Compelling Problem Statement That Wins Over Donors with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC

In today’s episode Sybil offers podcast listeners her live training, which advises on creating a well-crafted problem statement.

Sybil emphasizes how to have the problem statement demonstrate urgency, clear solutions and measurable benchmarks. She also discusses common mistakes found with problem statements, such as burying the problem statement too deep in the pitch or making the solution seem overwhelming.

Episode Highlights:

• Crafting an effective problem statement

• Common problem statement mistakes

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

Sybil’s blog post, “Create a compelling problem statement that wins over donors”

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/problemstatement 

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• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/191-the-seven-elements-to-hone-your-fundraising-pitch/id1556900518?i=1000664345720 

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• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/162-sybil-speaks-philanthropy-success-stories-and/id1556900518?i=1000641696965 

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

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Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.