Speaking & Events

Speaking at conferences is one way that I give back. At nonprofit associations, community foundation gatherings, or regional networks, I bring humor and engagement while presenting ideas people can put to work right away.

My work draws on more than 35 years of nonprofit leadership, along with a background in theater arts. Whether the setting is a keynote, workshop or facilitated conversation, my approach is consistent: Honest, practical, and respectful of the people already doing the work.

Planning an event? Let's talk about what would be most useful for your audience.

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Workshop Topics Available

Growing
Sustainable
Support

  • Personal Reflection: The Superpower in Fundraising

    Best for: groups that feel uncomfortable making the personal ask.

    First presented at Kaleo Center for Faith, Justice & Social Transformation, 2017

  • The Gift of No: An Opening to a Deeper Relationship

    Best for: individuals actively involved in one-on-one donor cultivation and solicitation, including CEOs, executive directors, board members and major gift officers.

  • How to Strengthen Your Next Gathering: From House Parties to Leadership Meetings to Galas

    Best for: CEOs, executive directors, and advancement team members

Building a Stronger
Organization

  • Development vs. Program: Land and Manage the Grant Without Drama

    Best for: senior advancement and program staff
    First presented at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Nonprofit Leadership Conference, 2018

  • How Your Voice Can Save Your Organization

    Best for: board members, CFOs and senior leaders

    First presented at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Nonprofit Finance & Sustainability Conference, 2025

  • Managing Through Generational Differences: What Holds Steady and What Shifts from Gen Zs to Boomers

    Best for: anyone who manages people

Leading Through Change and Uncertainty

  • What Nonprofit Boards Can Learn from Faith Organizations and Using Interim Leaders

    Best for: board members and senior leadership

  • Nonprofit and Philanthropy DEI: Values, Impact, and Transformation

    Best for: senior leadership

    Co-presented as part of a panel at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Nonprofit Leadership Conference, 2019

  • The Radical Act of Gratitude: A Burnout-Prevention Embodied Workshop

    Best for: board members, leadership, and staff navigating significant trauma or change

  • Start Where You Are: Build from What is Working

    Best for: individuals or teams who feel stuck

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