Nonprofits & Humanity

For too long, centuries in fact, people have looked to our “nonprofits”, or social sector, to save humanity.
It can’t. Not alone.

Service, as a profession, continued for me beyond my time in uniform. A second career in the social sector taught me something - there is a LOT wrong with how we support and operate nonprofits.

  • Break All the Rules
    - Inspired by the work of Dan Pallotta and others, this talk will challenge you to question everything you’ve been conditioned to believe about changing the world.

    A More United Way
    - Drawn from my experience completely redesigning how United Way works in a major market.

    Intentionally and Expeditiously diversifying your Board
    - Diversity isn’t just a trend, it’s essential to the effectiveness of any nonprofit board. Learn about the depth, scope and method of intentional diversification.

    The Dynamic Duo - Framing the CEO-Board Chair Relationship
    - If everything truly hinges on leadership, then the relationship between the organization’s top exec and top volunteer is crucial. Here’s how to forge it strong and build it to last.

    Compete! - donations aren’t the only dollars up for grabs
    - A discussion about diversifying revenue streams beyond galas and golf tournaments through the magic of marketing.

    Relevance and Revenue - the circle of dependency
    - A look at increasing both to grow the impact and influence of your organization.

    Giving Donors What They Love
    - Rethinking how we pitch charity causes to potential donors, large and small.

    The 80s Called, They Want Their Overhead Back
    - Breaking down the evolution of “the overhead myth”.

  • Annual Meetings
    Board & Staff Retreats
    Strategic Planning Kickoffs
    Corporate Philanthropic Events
    Fundraising Dinners
    Donor Luncheons

  • All talks work with or without visuals.

 
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