#111 Sybil Speaks: The Giving Strategies to Deploy When Disaster Strikes

You never know when disaster may strike in a community you care about, and when it does, you want to be prepared to show up in the best way possible. This month Sybil will focus on the theme of disaster philanthropy. This episode sets the stage and launches the conversation with Sybil’s advice on how to give well in this situation. COVID-19 was a real wake-up call, and we are seeing major disasters of all stripes hit communities across the globe. That’s why this entire month of January Sybil is focusing on this topic. In addition to her episode today, she is also interviewing experts this entire month who have direct experience in funding well during a disaster. Episode Highlights:Why do people fund disasters?Top Seven TakeawaysIt takes time, be patience - A disaster may only take days or weeks to wreak havoc on a community, but full recovery can take many years to accomplish. Be nimble and open to change - in an emergency new and unanticipated needs will surface quickly. Seek out the under-resourced - Communities may need resources, even if they are not profiled in the news. Listen and learn - Even though it may feel urgent to you, take the time first to learn about the situation from experts before you give a donation of any size.Local funders know best - Seek out local funders who know the landscape in the community you want to support.National organizations can help - Check in with national organizations that have a good read on strategy in times of disaster Hard truths about racism - Proactively look for solutions that support equity, diversity, and inclusion in response and recovery efforts.Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work 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.Links:Candid:https://disasterphilanthropy.candid.org/Center for Disaster Philanthropy: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED): https://www.cred.be/Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy Blog: https://blog.philanthropy.iupui.edu/category/disaster-philanthropy/If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/90-peter-stangelhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/36-sybil-speakshttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/11-ann-krumboltzCrack 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 Acceleratorhttps://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 https://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 https://www.doyourgood.comor you can email her directly at [email protected]!