#107 The Joy of Running a Family Foundation, with Samantha Campbell President of The Campbell Foundation.

Sybil is pleased to have Samantha Campbell as a guest on today’s episode. She shares her experience as a trustee at her family foundation working on what inspired her and her family to make a difference, and why giving is such an important part of her family’s DNA. Samantha talks with Sybil about what motivates her for giving, what her dad's motivation was for giving, what the foundation focuses on and why it excites her. Episode Highlights:What inspires people to giveTips and tricks for effective givingCritiques of the funding worldSamantha Campbell Bio:In October of 2003, Samantha opened the Foundation’s San Francisco office and began as Program Officer of the Pacific Region, tasked with developing a portfolio of work focused on improving marine and estuarine ecosystem health. In those early years, her work addressed domestic needs to improve fisheries management in addition to advancing the implementation of the California Marine Life Protection Act.In January of 2009, Samantha assumed the role of President of the Foundation, which brought the Foundation’s Chesapeake grants program under her direction. She has navigated the Foundation’s portfolio to focus on improvements to water quality in the two regions, and to a partnership approach across all Foundation initiatives.She is currently a Trustee of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.Samantha attended Syracuse University and earned a BFA in Advertising Design. She lives in San Francisco with her daughter and son.Links: Campbell Foundation for the Environment website: https://www.campbellfoundation.org/If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/95-Guide-Rahrhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/87-Steve-Kretzmannhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/75-denis-hayesCrack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at [email protected]!