#114 When Disaster Relief Becomes Personal, with Sybil & Fred Ackerman-Munson

Author: Sybil Ackerman-Munson
Published: Mon 30 Jan 2023
Episode Link: https://www.doyourgood.com/

Sybil and Fred wrap up January’s series on disaster relief with personal stories. The power of community and helping hands is a beautiful thing, and the hope that is found after a devastating disaster. They discuss the many key elements of funding in a disaster and also how it hit home, literally. Sybil and Fred talk about how there is a place for both large and small organizations, and also how people in local communities can really come forward and help their neighbors.

Episode Highlights:

Personal stories about the Oregon Wildfires of 2020 and the Ice Storm of 2021

How to effectively work with organizations that are experienced at funding during a time of immediate disasters.

Seven key takeaways to effectively fund disasters as a donor or philanthropist.

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.

If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/112-Michael-Chatman

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/108-Alicia-Delashmutt

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/106-why-people-give

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