#90 How a Focused Funding Strategy Helps to Build Community in Alaska with Polly Carr director of The Alaska Center

In this episode of the podcast, Polly discusses her time spent working with The Alaska Conservation Foundation and the Alaska Center. She talks about how a bunch of donors saw that there were just so many nonprofits out there and how the community and funders worked together to streamline granting, while at the same time empowering the grassroots to have a strong voice. Polly also talks about her experiences as both a nonprofit leader as well as a donor. Episode Highlights:Polly’s Journey as a funder and a nonprofit professionalBest strategies to use when a foundation both raises and distributes fundsHow to support the  consolidation of nonprofitsHow and where to invest when there are so many groups doing the same thingHow to prepare an organization when leadership is transitioning Links: https://alaskaconservation.orghttps://akcenter.orgIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/87-Steve-Kretzmannhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/88-elizabeth-basthttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/12-pam-fujita-yuhas-zoe-rothchildCrack 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]!