

Speaking Experience
Over the last ten years I have been fortune to have the opportunity to be a keynote speaker and workshop presenter at more than 70 conferences and association events in Canada, Australia, and all over the United States. The Covid-19 pandemic changed the conference landscape a year ago, since that time I have worked with planning committees to provide the best virtual experience possible for conference attendees. By the close of 2020, I had the privilege of speaking to close to 10,000 professionals in the nonprofit, mental health, and corporate sectors.
Some of the most notable conferences and events I have had the opportunity to speak include:
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Fundraising Institute Australia - FIA Conference (2021)
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OneCause - Raise Conference (2020)
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Nonprofit Storytelling Conference (2014, 2018, 2019, 2020)
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AFP LEAD (2019, 2020)
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AFP ICON (2019, 2020)
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AFP Florida Planet Philanthropy (2017, 2020)
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Sarkeys Foundation Leadership Forum (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019)
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Cherokee Nation Annual Conference of Community Leaders (2018, 2019, 2020)
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AFP Chapter events in; Florida, Washington, Nevada, North Carolina, and Vancouver BC.
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Qgiv Fundraising Lab (2019)
Workshop & Keynote Topics
I present and speak on a number of topics, these include: winning donor attention, fundraising strategy, board development, storytelling & donor communication, succession planning, nonprofit leadership, diversity & inclusion, employee engagement & recognition, and mental health awareness. Some of my most popular workshops over the last five years have included the following:
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The Evolution of Nonprofit Executive Leadership - What it takes to Survive and Thrive today in a Changing Philanthropic Landscape.
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Leadership Storytelling: How to effectively use your Board of Directors and Staff to convey your "WHY" to your Audience and Donors to Improve Fundraising.
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In Order to Achieve Fundraising Success in Today’s 24/7, 365 Information-Overloaded World - Nonprofits Need a Mobile-First Strategy NOW.
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Finding Balance: Addressing the Biggest Challenge for Nonprofits Today – the Recruitment, Onboarding, and Engagement of its Board Members.
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Executive Leadership Today - Leading with Empathy, Gratitude, and Action.
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Mental Health in the Workplace – How Nonprofits Can Support Employees and Create a Work Culture That is Stronger Than Stigma!
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Attention Focused Fundraising: A Modern Formula for Winning Donor Attention.
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An Unprecedented Amount of Leadership Turnover is Taking Place Over the Next 5 Years - It's Time to Talk Succession Planning.
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Ready for a NEW Facility? Before You Start Designing Your Dream Building- Let’s Talk Capital Campaign Planning and Strategy.
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Leading and Fundraising Through Crisis and Beyond: What Your Donors and Audience Want from Your Leadership.