EP #107: Doing Your Good with Sybil Ackerman-Munson
It takes some effort to be effectively generous. You have to identify causes that are important to you, develop a relationship, support them monetarily and physically, and measure progress. Communication is important just like many areas of life. Unfortunately, it’s not always prioritized in the impact space.
All stakeholders in a generous contingent should be heard whether it’s one person or a huge family. Sybil Ackerman-Munson has extensive experience in the non-profit industry and the world of generosity. She has worked with many families and organizations to facilitate plan and gifts to make the world a better place. She has dedicated much of her time to educating generous people about how to give their best. You’ll want to note her tips on how to be the best donor you can be.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
The skillset of giving away money
How people who don’t have a voice can feel disillusioned
What you should ask yourself before funding a cause
How the heart and head have different desires
How to ground your giving strategy
What it’s like to find you’ve been supporting something that was what you thought it was
The importance of writing things down
How to find a cause that is meaningful to you
How to measure effectiveness of the causes you support
The difference between supporting a cause and societal change
The 3 different types of donors
What to do when you think there isn’t enough awareness about a cause
How public education campaigns can be powerful
The need to be clear and collaborative
What is a venture philanthropist
How non-profits and donors can get on the same page
How drive and passion can overwhelm and organization
About Sybil’s courses to help donors make an impact
How to communicate your passion effectively
How to say “no” to a non-profit
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“I have a responsibility to start talking to people in a more broad way about how to give effectively.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“Giving back is so important but it can get overwhelming quickly.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“A family is really diverse in terms of their interests.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“Now, I’m much more deliberate.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“I could give more but I don’t know if I want to.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“Don’t fund something that you think other people think is important in the world.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“Write down the activities that make you happy.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“I saw that I was super connected to my family my kids.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“There is a do good non-profit connected to anything you like to do.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“I’m always the slowest but it gets me in shape.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson speaking about running a half-marathon
“Are you more interested in a major societal issues that you want to change.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“There’s no law standing in the way of this.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“Then the donor gets grumpy.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“The biggest challenge is this disconnect between the intent of the donor and the way the non-profit is setup.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“Non-profits are getting grumpy with donors.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“They’ll actually hear what really needs to happen.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“I had pretty much a zoo at our house.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“I even one time had a house at the house…for one night.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“It was really hard and it made me hooked.” - Sybil Ackerman Munson
“It’s easy just to do…but to do it well takes time and wherewithal.” - Bob DePasquale
“You have to make sure that everyone has an understanding.” - Bob DePasquale
