#137 How a Seasoned Philanthropist Can Help You Excel in Your Giving Strategy with David Secord Founder and Principal of Barnacle Strategie

A seasoned philanthropist David Secord offers tips on how to be the best funder you can be, and make the most of your donations right away. David shares his experiences as founder and principal of Barnacle Strategies, a consultancy that works with foundations, Indigenous and environmental NGOs, and academic institutions.Episode Highlights:How David got into philanthropy.What it's like funding in two different countries.Nonprofits that David has had long-lasting relationships with.Advice for people who are starting out in their funder journey.Tough times as a funder and how to navigate your way through it.The joy of philanthropic work.David Secord Bio:After 20 years in foundation and university leadership jobs, I established Barnacle Strategies as my independent consulting and volunteering platform. From a home base on an island in BC, I work with partners in Canada, the United States, and sometimes farther afield. I enjoy variety and so at a given time consulting clients might include foundations and funder affinity groups, partnership-oriented academic and research institutions, Indigenous people's organizations, and big or small NGOs. Projects and advising tend toward the creative and relevant, and often integrate environmental, socioeconomic, and biocultural strategies - especially place-based ones. I also help organizations recruit outstanding talent by managing executive searches and keep fresh by serving on several volunteer boards.Links:Arctic Funders Collaborative - https://www.arcticfunders.com/Spruce Root LLC - https://www.spruceroot.org/Sustainable Southeast Partnership - http://sustainablesoutheast.net/MakeWay (Tides Canada) - https://makeway.org/Here is a good article from 2012 explaining the politics I referenced and the political attacks on the Canadian charitable sector, including Tides Canada: https://www.vancouverobserver.com/politics/commentary/stephen-colbert-truthiness-and-harper-governments-attack-canadas-charitiesHere is a good short piece illuminating what Mr. Secord said in his interview about intermediary organizations: https://www.peakgrantmaking.org/insights/an-introduction-to-intermediariesWilburforce http://www.wilburforce.orgIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: ·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/135-Sybil-Speaks·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/12-pam-fujita-yuhas-zoe-rothchild·        https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/136-Dory-Timble Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become 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 engaging videos, along with many other resources. Link for the waitlist for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist Link to the nonprofit email sign-up to connecthttps://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/doyourgood https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at [email protected]!