Authorpreneur Dashboard – Marcia Dawood
Do Good While Doing Well
Business & Investing
“Do Good While Doing Well is what you and I have been waiting for: a step-by-step guide to investing in the change that matters most to you. If you’re looking to ignite your passion and purpose, this book is your firestarter.” —Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast
Have you ever wondered how you, as just one person, can make impactful change? Really make a difference?
Unleash your impact potential with Do Good While Doing Well, a groundbreaking guide designed for those who are eager to make a lasting, meaningful difference, but are unsure how to start. While conventional wisdom may have you believe that charity is the primary, or even only, means for effecting change, this book expands on that notion by introducing you to angel investing as an additional transformative power.
Thanks to regulatory shifts by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where Marcia Dawood serves as an advisor, investing in early-stage companies is no longer confined to the wealthy. For example, start-up companies can be invested in with as little as fifty dollars through equity crowdfunding.
This book serves as your comprehensive “why-to” manual for angel investing, illuminating how your individual financial contributions can go far beyond monetary value. Whether you’re new to investing or simply looking to align your portfolio with your values, Do Good While Doing Well will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge.
By the time you turn the last page, you’ll understand the mechanics of angel investing and possess the confidence to use your financial and intellectual leverage as a force for good in the world—all while potentially earning both emotional and financial rewards. Transform your passion into impact; let your investments be the change you wish to see in the world.
Book Bubbles from Do Good While Doing Well
What to ask
Have you ever wondered what do companies get asked by investor when they are pitching for money? This excerpt will tell you the top questions investors ask to get a more complete picture of what the company is working on.
How to Get More Funding to Women
In a world where so much of the funding for early-stage companies goes to white men, we need more innovative ways to get funding to women and people of color. This excerpt explains one of those ways - using money that is sitting in Donor Advised Funds.
Donating to Help Entrepreneurs
Many investors—even experienced ones—don’t realize you can support entrepreneurs through donations, just like you would a charity. Those funds can directly benefit founders who need it most, especially women and people of color. Both investors and entrepreneurs deserve to know about these opportunities. I’ve shared more on this in a Forbes article and several podcast episodes in addition to Chapter 7 of this book, Do Good While Doing Well.
Reasons People Invest and it's not Money
Angel investing is about more than just financial returns. It’s about fueling job creation and strengthening communities. Studies like the one from Desert Angels show how even relatively modest investments can ripple outward, creating jobs, wages, and economic output far beyond the initial check. It’s the difference between giving someone a fish and building an entire fishing conglomerate: one investment can sustain opportunity for countless others. What’s equally powerful is the community you build along the way. Evaluating startups requires deep conversations about markets, products, and teams, conversations that forge genuine bonds. Alongside entrepreneurs, angels often find themselves co-investing with well-known venture firms, celebrities, or simply brilliant peers they may never have otherwise met. The shared purpose of backing innovation brings together diverse perspectives and creates lasting relationships. And just like capital compounds, so do these connections. Founders often become serial entrepreneurs, offering angels early access to their next ventures. Expertise, too, becomes a bridge—whether it’s a doctor spotting the potential in a new medical device or a family member investing in a friend’s first round. Angel investing, at its core, is where money, meaning, and human connection intersect—creating jobs, building networks, and sparking opportunities that ripple far beyond any single investment.
Angel Investing Became My Golf Course
After many conversations with my husband about his time-consuming golf habit, I eventually realized something important—I wasn’t actually upset that he was out playing golf. I was jealous of the network he was building on the course. He had found a place to connect, and I wanted that for myself too. I found it through angel investing. Every time I meet a new entrepreneur or fellow investor, I’m introduced to people with fascinating stories and perspectives so different from my own. When we come together to discuss a company’s vision, it sparks meaningful conversations and builds relationships that go far deeper than surface-level networking.
Be the Change by Investing in the Change
I had no idea charities got so little funding compared to for-profit companies. When I first discovered angel investing, I had no idea that everyday people—people like me, who didn’t see themselves as wealthy or “connected”—could play a role in fueling real change beyond charitable activities. I wrote Do Good While Doing Well because I wanted others to know what I wish someone had told me: that you don’t have to be a millionaire or a financial expert to make a meaningful impact. You just have to start. This excerpt captures the spark - that change could start with me.
Unapologetic Wealth
Book Bubbles from Unapologetic Wealth
Do Good While Doing Well Official Workbook
Business & Investing
Have you ever wondered how you can make a real difference?
Discover your impact potential with the Do Good While Doing Well Official Workbook
Embark on a transformative journey with the Do Good While Doing Well Official Workbook, a practical, interactive guide designed to complement the stories and insights from the main book. This workbook provides a structured path for self-reflection to help you identify your passions, align your financial goals, and understand the importance of angel investing as a tool for creating meaningful change.
In the first section, evaluate your current involvement in creating change, whether it's extensive or minimal. This part of the workbook helps you identify what matters most to you and where you might want to focus your time or money to drive change, even if you are unsure how to start.
The second section explores the criteria for selecting start-up companies that align with your values and objectives. You'll gain practical strategies and tools to evaluate potential early-stage investments and ensure they resonate with your vision for positive change.
Finally, in the third section, finalize your plans to take action. Whether you begin by exploring start-up activity in your local area, mentoring an entrepreneur, or joining an angel group, you'll be equipped with numerous options. From exploring equity crowdfunding platforms and creating a mock portfolio to investing with philanthropic dollars or retirement accounts, you'll uncover many avenues for making a meaningful impact while pursuing potential financial returns.
Praise for Do Good While Doing Well Official Workbook
"With Do Good While Doing Well Official Workbook, Marcia has done a tremendous service to both seasoned investors and those new to the field. She demystifies angel investing and shows it as a viable tool for societal change, providing readers with the knowledge and confidence to take action. It's a compelling workbook that will undoubtedly inspire many to invest with intention." - Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.
"An inspiring and insightful guide that challenges and changes the way we think about
investments. This workbook is a powerful tool for anyone wanting to leverage their financial
resources for social good." - Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Columbia Business School
“If you aspire to accelerate positive change, Do Good while Doing Well Official Workbook will open your eyes to powerful new pathways to make a meaningful difference. By collectively investing our time, talent, and treasure, we can empower more purpose-driven founders to overcome barriers to success. Under Marcia’s mentorship, I’ve benefited from her practical and inspiring guidance. Now you can too!” – Sue Bevan Baggott, former global innovation leader at Procter & Gamble, founder of Power Within Consulting, angel investor and start-up advisor
Book Bubbles from Do Good While Doing Well Official Workbook
