The Influential Nonprofit

Key Takeaways:Go through a seamless process with the donor; don’t go from unaware to action. Create a replicable, consistent donor experience through these stages of relationship building: awareness, interest, connection, and action.Build relationships with donors through direct communication, creating content that provides value to others, rather than simply bragging about one's own accomplishments. Identify your areas of expertise and share them with others in a way that is informative, entertaining, or emotionally resonant.Personalized invitations create deeper connections with potential donors, and so does creating trust through smooth processes and acting in donors' best interests. Be a value to others in every interaction.Set up nurture sequences before and after events in order to engage attendees. Connect with the attendees and understand their needs, and build relationships with them by reaching out and listening to their values and interests. Don’t neglect follow-up. “A lot of times, what I see is people go from unaware to action. We have to create an experience. It's like courting or dating, where you're enrolling someone slowly. And you're allowing them to move through this experience at their own pace.” “They have to know you to like you, like you to love you, or trust you enough to give, to act.” “What gets smiles on screens and souls on seats is a personal invitation.” - Maryanne Dersch  Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Matt Nash is the executive director of The Blackbaud Giving Fund, leading the organization’s mission to unleash generosity by connecting people to causes they care about worldwide. An experienced executive with a focus on customer relationships and an expert in donor-advised funds and philanthropy, Matt previously served as the executive director of the Generosity Commission Working Group. Key Takeaways:The upcoming Individual Contribution Deduction (starting 2026) allows $1,000–$2,000 deductions even without itemizing. This is a game-changer for mid-level donors and nonprofits. High net worth donors, meanwhile, are expected to give more this year before new caps take effect.Building trust requires proactive communication—help donors understand new deductions, be transparent about challenges, and highlight impact. Clear stewardship can inspire donors to give more, not less, during times of change.Companies are becoming more selective, prioritizing alignment with their values. Nonprofits that provide high-quality volunteer opportunities and keep corporate giving platform profiles updated will stand out. Mid-size and local companies, often overlooked, are especially valuable.Tracking foundation, government, and donor-advised fund trends helps nonprofits anticipate risks and opportunities. Using available data to identify potential DAF holders and maintain strong funder relationships ensures resilience. “The key is stewardship of these donors, and helping them know this deduction is available, allowing them to amplify their giving.” “If you have big funders, watch how they're using their resources; it might be a negative cause to you moving forward.” “If you are working with a corporation, make sure your volunteer effort works great, it creates an aura among employees: ‘What a fantastic organization.” - Matt Nash Reach out to Matt Nash at:Website: https://blackbaudgivingfund.org/Blog: https://blackbaudgivingfund.org/blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackbaudGivingFund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbaudgivingfund/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/the-blackbaud-giving-fund   Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Jen Recla is a leadership coach, facilitator, and adventure-seeker who helps leaders navigate their workload, build team trust, and lead with clarity, even when demands are high and resources are thin. With 15+ years in leadership, coaching, and organizational development, she brings a practical yet energizing approach to helping mission-driven leaders feel more capable and connected in their work. Key Takeaways:Community building strengthens both personal and professional life, creating resilience and collaboration that support growth.Sustainable achievement requires focusing on priorities, setting boundaries, and celebrating gains rather than chasing endless tasks.Feedback cultures thrive on psychological safety, with leaders modeling behaviors that shape healthy and sustainable team norms.Core values such as fun, adventure, and growth provide direction, energize leadership, and create authentic, purpose-driven work. “Some of the signs [of burnout] that I've seen with individuals really are dependent on who they are. So I think getting to know people, getting to know what makes them tick, what strengths they have, has been really helpful in my position as a leader in the past, and as a coach now as well.” “We focused on what the gains are… individually, for your team, for the organization - so that they could really see the progress and momentum that they've made. It’s a way to pull people out of the downward spiral and really focus on the momentum and continuing to build that momentum.” “The starting place is really to take a step back, zoom out, and focus on what's important to you, what's your purpose, what's driving you? What are your values? What are your goals?” - Jen Recla Reach out to Jen Recla at:Website: www.jenrecla.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferrecla   Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Effective change management begins with acknowledging and inventorying concerns rather than dismissing them.Benefits should be clearly articulated and emphasized in order to outweigh perceived risks.Aligning proposed benefits with shared organizational values strengthens collective buy-in.Identifying the tipping point, where benefits surpass concerns, creates momentum for meaningful change. “The first thing we do is acknowledge the fear. We inventory the concerns. We do not deflect, dismiss, deny.” “Stack the benefits, transform your positives, transform the positives, and to tip the sale.” “Identify the tipping point where the benefits clearly outweigh the concerns.” - Maryanne Dersch Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.   Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Change unfolds in stages, and readiness cannot be forced. Recognizing that change follows a psychological process helps set realistic expectations. People move through stages at their own pace, and you cannot make yourself—or someone else—be ready before the time comes.Meet people where they are, not where you want them to be. Effective support means accepting others for who they are and approaching them with patience rather than trying to pull them ahead in their journey.Tailor your approach to each stage of change. Not everyone is in the same place, so it’s essential to assess readiness and match your strategy accordingly. Small, incremental “micro-asks” can help move people forward.Setbacks are part of the process, and relationships drive lasting change. Relapse is normal and should be seen as a learning moment, not a failure. Real transformation grows out of relationships built on trust, not transactional interactions. “You will know when it’s time. You can’t make yourself be ready.” “Don’t assume everyone is in the same stage. You have to assess first... and match your approach to their stage.” “Change is a relationship. It’s not a transaction.” - Maryanne Dersch Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results. Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Nicole Stewart is the Executive Director of Boston CASA, a nonprofit that trains and supports community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for children who have suffered from abuse and neglect. She has over 25 years of experience supporting vulnerable children and advancing equity, education, and justice. Key Takeaways:Effective leadership begins with a clear sense of purpose, as understanding and communicating the “why” behind change builds trust, inspires alignment, and ensures the work stays centered on the mission.Establishing and living by shared guiding principles creates alignment in values and goals, making organizational change smoother and more unified.Bringing in outside facilitation during team change processes allows leaders to fully participate alongside their teams, while benefiting from an objective perspective that supports collaboration and engagement.Guiding principles should function as living documents that actively shape daily work, rather than being treated as one-time exercises or check boxes to complete. “Together, we created some guiding principles to ensure that there was alignment in our values and in our goals, which just makes leading an organization through this process a lot easier when you have, you know, those basic core values and you're working in sync.” “What I wanted to make sure is that once we came up with these guiding principles, that it became a living document.” “One of our guiding principles is that we create a culture of self-care so that we can perform at our very best.” - Nicole Stewart Reach out to Nicole Stewart at:Website: https://bostoncasa.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BostonCASAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boston.casa Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward.2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together.3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results. Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Fear Has a Role. It’s not something to eliminate but to understand. It can guide rather than block you when approached with awareness.Confidence Can Hold Fear. You don’t need to be fearless to lead. True confidence comes from naming your fears, narrowing them down, and choosing your next step anyway.Vulnerability Builds Trust. Leaders who show up with honesty and openness create space for others to be brave. Influence grows when you lead with your full, imperfect self.Purpose Is Your Anchor. When fear rises, ground yourself in what matters most. Regulate your inner world, focus on what you can control, and move with clarity.“Confidence rises when you create inner safety. That means regulating your nervous system through breath, stillness, movement, or connection.” “The most vulnerable person in the room is the most influential person in the room.” “If you're doing bold, meaningful work, fear is not a sign that something's wrong, it's a sign you're on the edge of growth.” - Maryanne Dersch Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results. Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Robin is the Founder and CEO of The Abundant Nonprofit and the creator of the 7-Figure Nonprofit Framework. She is a speaker, strategist, culture-builder, and team whisperer.She works with nonprofit leaders who are done feeling stuck, underfunded, and overwhelmed—and who are ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and cash flow.For over 30 years, Robin has helped visionaries transform burnt-out boards into dream teams, scattered programs into powerful movements, and struggling budgets into sustainable revenue. She doesn’t offer quick fixes—she builds legacies. Key Takeaways:True sustainability means valuing both momentum and stillness. Embrace periods of rest with the same intention as times of productivity—lulls are not setbacks, but part of the cycle that fuels longevity and creativity.When another organization receives a major donation or breakthrough opportunity, it isn’t a sign of scarcity—it’s proof of potential. Their success is not a threat, but an invitation to believe that there is more than enough for all.Money is never just numbers—it flows through trust, relationships, and shared purpose. Success begins not with pressure or hustle, but with deeply rooted connection to people and their stories.Mistakes aren’t hidden or punished—they’re addressed with honesty and care. A culture that encourages transparency without blame becomes one where growth, resilience, and learning can truly thrive. “Money is not a number game, it's a people game. Money is all about people.” “When another nonprofit gets the big check, it doesn't mean it's not there for us. It's actually the opposite. It's showing us what's possible.” “The most important thing they can do is embrace the lull as emphatically as they embrace the hustle.”- Robin Berlinsky Reach out to Robin Berlinsky at:Website: https://www.theabundantnonprofit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-berlinsky-7b147b33/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robin_berlinskyRobin Berlinsky is an educator turned entrepreneur and a leading voice in the non-profit world. With over 30 years of experience, she has successfully founded two multi-seven-figure nonprofits, including being the founder of The Abundant Nonprofit. Through her expertise in sponsorships, fundraising, and donor engagement, Robin helps nonprofits secure critical funding, expand their reach, and create lasting community impact by tapping into the $600 billion nonprofit sector. Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward.2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together.3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.     Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Energy shapes everything. Energy is the foundation of all outcomes—your energy affects your thoughts, words, and ultimately, your results.You broadcast what you carry. As a leader, your thoughts and emotions are felt by others. Your energy influences how people respond to you.Attention creates direction.Where you focus your attention determines what grows. Choose to notice what works and who shows up.Choose alignment over effort. When your internal state aligns with your purpose, you move with clarity and don't need to force outcomes. “Your thoughts, your emotions, your presence, it's all broadcasting something... people are responding to your frequency.” “Multiple realities are possible. What becomes real is just what we choose to make real.” “When you consciously align your internal state, thoughts, emotions, intentions with your vision and values, you don't have to push or hustle.” - Maryanne Dersch Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Fundraising begins with energy. Donors respond more to your emotional presence than your pitch, confidence, and authenticity attract, while desperation repels.Influence through presence, not perfection. Being grounded and emotionally attuned makes you more influential than having the "perfect" ask or script.Manage your energy intentionally. Simple practices like choosing a focus word, visualizing success, or resetting with breath and music can elevate your presence in donor conversations.Authentic connections build long-term results. Fundraising rooted in real connection leads to lasting relationships, lower stress, and more meaningful donor engagement. “Influence is not about being perfect. It's about being present.” “Even 90 seconds of intentional grounding can shift your state and realign your energy before you connect with anyone, especially a donor.” “The more that I let go, the more that I give them the opportunity to make their own choice, the more likely they are to choose what I want.” - Maryanne Dersch  Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Successful fundraising is more than just strategy—it begins with your internal world. Your mindset, emotional energy, and unconscious patterns play a major role in how you connect with others and inspire support.We all have sub-personalities—like the pleaser, perfectionist, or rebel—that try to protect us. These “parts” aren’t bad, but they can unintentionally undermine your efforts if left unchecked. Awareness is key to working with them, not against them.In fundraising, how you show up matters more than what you say. People respond to your energy—your authenticity, confidence, and presence—far more than a perfectly crafted pitch. Your internal state sets the tone.The goal isn't to silence your inner parts, but to let your grounded, aligned self take the lead. When you notice, name, and understand which part is showing up, you create space to choose a response that’s authentic and effective. “Fundraising at its core is an inside-out game. What you put out is what you're going to get back.” “Energy speaks louder than words, and most of us really want to get the words right, and we're not thinking about the energy.”  “Nothing is broken, no one needs to be replaced or banished. We just have to think about who gets to drive the bus.”- Maryanne Dersch   Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Receptivity is an intentional strength. True openness toward money, ideas, feedback, or kindness is not passive. It is an active, rewired mindset that can be shaped over time, despite early conditioning.Receptive leaders influence through presence, not pressure. Leadership rooted in listening, collaboration, and invitation creates space for growth and impact, far more than force or control ever could.The practice begins in small moments. Noticing your receiving patterns, saying "yes" more often, and learning to accept compliments are daily habits that slowly widen your capacity to receive.Receiving invites transformation. When we let go of guilt, scarcity, and the urge to constantly produce, we begin to attract support, energy, and purpose, not just in fundraising, but in life. “When you begin with receptivity, you don't just raise funds, you raise energy, you raise possibility, you raise movements.” “The secret to raising money isn't how hard you push, but how open you are to receive it.” “The leaders who raise the most money aren't the ones who shout the loudest. They're the ones who are deeply tuned in, confident in their worth, and open to support.” - Maryanne Dersch  Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Welcome criticism as much as praise; both of these are other people’s opinions of us. They get to have their opinions, and not everything that people think about you is your business. People will only respond to what you did and say if they care enough to do so.Don’t put peace on a pedestal. Instead, balance peace and conflict. When you sacrifice the conflict for peace at all costs, we will only end up multiplying and creating more explosive conflicts. Creating space for conflict is the only way to have actual peace.Release the outcome. You don’t get to decide who likes you and who doesn’t, nor do you get to decide who will support your organization and who won’t. Don’t be attached to the outcome. Stay sovereign, hold your vision, and keep moving.Adopt neutrality. Look at the world from a 10,000-foot view. Everything is information; none of it is either good or bad. Be open to allowing things to happen. Things are happening for you, not to you. Everything that happens to you is a gift. “When we need praise to feel good about ourselves or need praise to feel like our organization is on track, or we're terrified of criticism because we think it'll derail us, then it has ownership of us.” “By sacrificing the conflict, for peace at all costs, we're actually creating more conflict. When you allow for a little conflict, you are actually creating peace. ” “All I do is I stay sovereign, I stay in action, and I hold my vision, and I keep moving. That is releasing the outcome.”- Maryanne Dersch  Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Crises don't cancel out other needs. Multiple truths, missions, and urgencies can coexist. When we reject scarcity thinking, we make room for shared impact.Donors are not fragile. They can care deeply about more than one issue and often feel more compelled to give when reminded of what truly matters. Let them decide what resonates.Fundraising isn’t about taking, it’s about offering a meaningful way to contribute. Even in challenging times, inviting people to give can be an act of empowerment and connection.There will never be a “perfect” time to reach out. Don’t let fear or timing stop the mission. Trust in your community, and ask with clarity and conviction. “Donors are capable of caring about multiple causes at the same time, and in fact, many people even feel more motivated to give...” “People give where they're connected. You aren't taking away from anyone by offering donors the opportunity to support your work.” “Trust your donors. Trust their ability to discern a situation and decide what's right for them.” - Maryanne Dersch   Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Your reality is a reflection of your thoughts. If you want different outcomes, start by cultivating different thoughts.Words follow thoughts. The confidence and clarity you seek in your communication begin in your mindset, not in a perfect script or message.Limiting beliefs are mental loops you can rewire. Recognize recurring negative narratives and actively replace them with new, empowering ones.Leadership influence starts internally. The way you perceive yourself sets the tone for how others respond to you.Intentional thought management is a daily practice. It’s not about perfection, but consistently choosing thoughts that align with your desired reality. "You cannot create a new reality holding on to the same beliefs that you have now." "If you can rehearse failure, you can rehearse success." "Presence builds trust. Greater leadership requires presence."- Maryanne Dersch   Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

With 25+ years guiding Fortune 100s, start‑ups, and non-profits through change management, culture transformation, and engagement, Dr. Patrick Farran, founder of Ad Lucem Group, former Consulting Director at SAS Institute, and former Notre Dame MBA faculty, brings impactful insight into purposeful leadership.Key Takeaways:Purpose drives performance. Focus on the "why" and "who" to align teams with a clear mission, not just tasks and tactics.Leadership is a shared journey. Involve team members in decision-making, embrace diverse perspectives, and co-create solutions.Coaching fuels growth. Building leadership capacity means creating space for reflection, learning, and adaptive challenge.Shift from fixing to flourishing. Great teams don't just solve problems—they unlock potential by valuing strengths and encouraging creativity.“Our culture is built one conversation at a time.”“The absence of conflict is not peace. It's apathy,”“The central task of leadership is to manage strengths such that the weaknesses become irrelevant.” - Patrick FarranReach out to Patrick Farran at:Website: https://adlucemgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickfarran/Ask for and receive all you want need and deserve without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connectBook Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Your presence and emotional frequency speak louder than what you say—people remember how you made them feel, not just what you said.Conscious leaders intentionally cultivate their energetic state, understanding that influence stems from within and radiates outward.Effective connection comes from meeting others where they are—validating their state rather than trying to pull them into yours.Your energetic baseline influences every area of life. Elevating it naturally attracts alignment and resilience, not perfection, but a stronger bounce back when things fall. “Energy speaks louder than words, and people won't remember what you say, but they'll remember how you made them feel.” “Remember, influential leaders love people for who they are, not who you want them to be.” “When you raise your standard, when you raise your vibe, people will come with you."- Maryanne Dersch   Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Key Takeaways:Create engaging experiences rather than logistically exhausting one-off events, with meaningful follow-up and sponsor involvement for effective event planning.Treat events as part of the donor journey, aligning activities before, during, and after to support awareness, interest, connection, and action stages.Meet participants' seven emotional needs (safety, pleasure, positive outcomes, connection, authentic communication, vision, and interconnectedness) for unforgettable experiences.Capture and retain the energy generated after an event through follow-ups, thank-you emails with photos, lunch-and-learns, personal phone calls, and nurturing email sequences.“Event plus emotion equals experience.”“If you're an experience maker, you're focused on emotion, connection, and transformation.”“What you do after an event is as important or more important than what happens during the event.” - Maryanne Dersch  Ask for and receive all you want, need, and deserve without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively, and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connectBook Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Sean Littman is the Founder and CEO of GiveSuite.com, a dynamic company at the forefront of nonprofit software and marketing. With a decade of experience in the digital marketing landscape, Sean has a proven track record of building and scaling successful ventures. His expertise lies in strategic and unconventional marketing, and he has a knack for problem-solving and developing exceptional solutions. Sean's strength lies in his ability to deeply understand people and their needs through insightful conversation. He then translates those insights into effective strategies and user-centric software at GiveSuite.com. He believes in democratizing knowledge and generously offers all his marketing content for free, driven by a passion for seeing individuals and organizations learn, grow, and achieve their marketing goals. Sean drives innovation and positive impact within the nonprofit sector as a thought leader. Key Takeaways:Timely and automated follow-up deepens donor relationships. Implementing email sequences and automation after events keeps donors engaged and connected to the cause.Storytelling and valuable content create lasting impressions. Sharing organizational narratives and offering resources like lead magnets builds trust and sustained interest.Strategic digital tools amplify reach and efficiency. Leveraging tools like Google Ad Grants and evergreen funnels helps nonprofits expand impact without overextending teams.Consistency and personalization drive long-term growth. Moving beyond siloed efforts to create ongoing, tailored conversations is key to transforming donor engagement and revenue. “Retention is key. Follow-ups are key. Staying on top of your people is key."  "Software is not just a solution. It's a strategy." "You have to be the answer that people are searching for on the internet."- Sean Littman Reach out to Sean Littman at:Website: Givesuite.com , https://givesuite.com/profiting-with-non-profits/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NonprofitAcademy/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-littman-catch22nonprofit/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jW0sGWuL6pw65QBGNjOCW?si=59355405b74349fc   Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

Kim Faircloth: A seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in conflict resolution coaching and mediation, leadership development, and executive coaching. As the owner of Integrated Conflict Solutions, LLC, she empowers individuals and organizations to effectively manage conflicts and enhance employee engagement. A certified coach and trained mediator, Dr. Faircloth has guided thousands in addressing workplace conflicts.Her expertise spans roles such as ombudsman, workforce strategies consultant, and director of human resources. Drawing on her doctoral studies in conflict and mediation, she is a senior principal trainer and consultant at the Mediation Training Institute based in St. Petersburg, Florida. She continues to make significant contributions to the field, driven by her commitment to peacemaking and educating future HR professionals.Dawn Bedlivy: A distinguished conflict resolution specialist with over three decades of experience. Her expertise encompasses leadership development, alternative dispute resolution, and conflict systems design. Ms. Bedlivy has successfully led teams and delivered consultation and training at prestigious venues. As an accomplished ombudsman, mediator, and organizational systems coach, she has applied her skills to spearhead an innovation ecosystem.Demonstrating her commitment to education, Ms. Bedlivy serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where she educates future professionals in conflict resolution. Key Takeaways:Normalize conflict as a natural driver of change, focusing on respectful dialogue and emotional regulation.Build trust through competence, confidence, consistency, and caring during conflict resolution.Use the HERE model—Honor, Explore, Reflect, Establish—to navigate conflict productively.Prioritize listening and understanding over immediate solutions to strengthen relationships across all cultures and settings. “We're all a mess. Conflict is absolutely normal, and people are, for the most part, don't wake up looking for it.”“The first thing that you think does not have to come out of your mouth.”“If you don't have non-conformers on your team, then you have groupthink, and that is much worse than having respectful conversations.”- Kim Faircloth “Sometimes people will solve it themselves just by sitting there and letting it all come out.”“We're respecting boundaries. It doesn't mean we're not going to have conflict, but we're channeling that conflict someplace productive.” - Dawn Bedlivy Reach out to Kim Faircloth & Dawn Bedlivy at:Website: https://conflictsparkschange.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conflict-sparks-change/about/ Let’s Work Together to Amplify Your Leadership + Influence1. Group Coaching for Nonprofit LeadersWant to lead with more clarity, confidence, and influence? My group coaching program is designed for nonprofit leaders who are ready to communicate more powerfully, navigate challenges with ease, and move their organizations forward. 2. Team Coaching + TrainingI work hands-on with nonprofit teams to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align around a shared vision. Whether you’re growing fast or feeling stuck, we’ll create more clarity, collaboration, and momentum—together. 3. Board Retreats + TrainingsYour board has big potential. I’ll help you unlock it. My engaging, no-fluff retreats and trainings are built to energize your board, refocus on what matters, and generate real results.Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker