Sybil Ackerman-Munson is a Philanthropy professional who works with donors to help them establish the best funding practices and make a true and impactful difference in the world.

She talks with Alex about ‘Do You Good’ and how giving in the right way can make a real difference in the world. Sybil explains how those who give fall into different categories and the importance of understanding the approach you want to take along with how any donation can potentially empower others and support a cause you are passionate about.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• If you give you get so much back from it
• I learned to think with positive visualisation about where I wanted to go
• I have a self-inner power because I found my passion and as an entrepreneur have been able to develop it
• Growth comes from stepping out of your comfort zone
• It’s important to think through and give in areas that you care about and feel are important
• In any funded project, it takes more than three years to make a difference
• Identify the approach you want to take with funding
• There are three different types of funders – sustainable funders, campaigner funders and launcher funder
• There are many ways to fund including collaborations
• There is a lot of wealth disparity in the world and there are people trying to do good things
• If you give and others see you do that then you are instilling a legacy in the next generation
• If you give money away well you can leverage your dollars
• It’s about your donation empowering the people you are giving to
• It’s possible to direct funding to a specific area you are passionate about
• Focus on really good giving strategies that make a difference in the world
• When you give in the right way it can really make a difference

BEST MOMENTS

‘If you are a campaigner funder you care about the issue, not the individual non-profit’

‘Giving money away feels good and you don’t have to give up a lot to do’

‘Every dollar you give, if it’s done in the right way can leverage many other dollars’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series   

Do Your Good

ackermanmunson.com

Ackerman Munson Strategies

ABOUT THE GUEST

How do you invest? Have you considered in your community or perhaps organizations that give back? Maybe you’re just not sure how to do it in a meaningful way! With decades of experience in philanthropy helping organizations and donors to contribute over $45M, Sybil Ackerman-Munson offers guidance to individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses seeking to do good and carry on their financial legacy.

Sybil Ackerman-Munson is a Philanthropy professional with over two decades of experience working with donors to establish best funding practices that will help them to avoid costly mistakes and instead make a true and impactful difference in the world.

Sybil has worked with almost every type of charitable funder from smaller family foundations and public charities to individual donors. She has an active and prosperous career working with philanthropists and is eager to share her constantly evolving and up to date strategies that are fresh and insightful.

With over 20 years of experience as a non-profit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil taps into her vast experience and knowledge to offer you step-by-step guides through online courses, a podcast, and resources that allow you to jump to the front of the line and waste no time in making a true and lasting positive contribution to the world.

This is what Do Your Good is all about.

CONTACT DETAILS

Link: https://ackermanmunson.com Ackerman Munson Strategies

ABOUT THE HOST

Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase

Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).

He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring

Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.

Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD

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