Why Marketing is a Nonprofit's Secret Weapon Having been in the field of marketing for almost 35 years, with a focus on working with nonprofits, she has learned the importance of branding and having stellar marketing materials. When potential donors of today evaluate charities within seconds of being exposed to the organization, it can make or break a nonprofit without them not even realizing it! For nearly 35 years, Vicky Winkler has been deeply immersed in marketing, specializing in...

Your REAL Life: Building Authentic Resilience for a Joyful Life Change is the one constant we can guarantee to experience throughout our lifetime. Nate’s REAL model enables all people to build their personal superpower of authentic resilience. By using the REAL Model for growing “authentic resilience” — individuals, business leaders in for-profit/non-profit, and even clergy members— everyone can get clear guidance on overcoming life's obstacles. A practical field guide that was built to be...

Buy Back Time through Smart Delegation Mike Abramowitz has 20 years of direct sales experience training 5000+ sales reps for $17M sold, has 9 books in the self-help space, and founded PB&J for Tampa Bay. He has scaled his several six-figure businesses and nonprofits to be run without him so he can experience time freedom that he desires. He’s a busy father and husband who helps other busy entrepreneurs implement systems in their businesses by leveraging automation and delegation to help...

Connecting with High-Level Decision Makers for Corporate Sponsorship  No matter your nonprofit size, corporations are interested in hearing about and possibly supporting your good work. Lori Zoss Kraska, MBA, CFRE, Founder and CEO of Growth Owl, LLC, is a renowned expert in securing corporate sponsorships for associations and purpose-driven organizations. With a strong track record, she conducts impactful sponsorship training, guiding leaders in engaging C-suite decision-makers. Lori's...

Cubicle to Corner Office: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Your First Job! Mike Halpert is a product management executive with over 20 years of experience at technology firms such as Walmart ECommerce, Google and Thrasio. He has an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business. In addition to his day job, Mike enjoys coaching and mentoring early career talent. Professionalism and soft skills are applicable whether you are in a Fortune 500 company or working for a small non-profit. These...

Supercharge Your Grant Writing But Cutting Your Grant Writing Time by 70% Anthony 'AJ' Joiner is no ordinary entrepreneur. With a creative spark that ignites galaxies, he's a force to be reckoned with in the realms of technology, entrepreneurship, and publishing and has an unwavering commitment to personal growth. He is also the founder of the AI-powered software writing platform Blooksy.com which has unleashed a literary revolution. Its features have earned the trust of almost 10 prestigious...

Listen To The Whispers - How to Be, Do, and Have More Without Giving Up The Success That Got You Here You know about The Whispers, but are you really listening or are you still putting them off for "someday," a day that isn't on the calendar? Pursuing what you're feeling pulled to do puts you in your purpose. Then, when you live aligned in that, you become a leader people can trust because they know what you stand for. From there, listening to those you're supporting, those following you,...

AI Risk and the AI Trust Council: The Geeks Are Getting Out of Hand Rather than AI this is our time to show our HI, or Human Intelligence. We are in a position to help heal the world and push forward toward an amazing future. The responsibility for how our collective future goes depends on each one of us acting responsibly during this time of massive change. It's the people's time to help shape the pro-human future that we can enjoy. The AI Trust Council welcomes a pro-human future led by...

Vibrant Vulnerability: The Changing Nature of Leadership for Nonprofits The role of CEO, whether in healthcare or as leader of a church, is drastically changing to include being the "chief fundraising officer." The choice is not whether one likes the change, but rather whether or not one chooses to embrace the change. Randall Hallett is the CEO and Founder of Hallett Philanthropy, a full-service philanthropy consulting firm. Having spent his entire career in philanthropy, Randall is...

Park View Community Mission: Shared Mission, Shared Spaces Rev. Dr. Todd Blake began serving with Park View in 2021 after twenty years of serving churches in North Carolina & Virginia. He has a Bachelor's, Master's of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry from Campbell University, home of the Fighting Camels.  Todd is married to Kim, and they have two daughters, Hannah & Emma.  He enjoys playing, coaching, and officiating soccer games, as well as drinking lots of coffee Park View...

How To Beat Chaos and Integrate Faith in The Workplace Gary Harpst is CEO and Founder of LeadFirst.ai, a leadership development company. Gary is a keynote speaker and insightful teacher who challenges and motivates his audiences. His passion is speaking about what effective leaders need to know, do, and be to overcome the chaos of everyday life. He unlocks biblical wisdom for unleashing the potential in every human being to lead themselves and others. Gary is recognized as one of the Top 100...

The Soul of Leadership PHIL COUSINEAU is an award-winning writer and filmmaker, story consultant and editor, travel leader and inspirational speaker on myth in the modern world. His life-long fascination with the art, literature, and history of culture has taken him on many journeys in many realms. He lectures frequently on a wide range of topics--from mythology, film, and writing, to beauty, travel, sports, and creativity. He has published more than 40 books and has earned 25 scriptwriting...

The Critical Thing Nobody Ever Told You About Values People's lack of values clarity is contributing to so many of the problems we are faced with, including the incredible polarity in politics, business and media. Discovering one's highest values can be confusing and complicated and rarely creates implementable and lasting results. We eliminate the complexity and confusion by dividing values into two distinct categories, making it easy for people to discover, remember and live in alignment...

Flipping Our Mindset Regarding Inclusion from Obligation to Opportunity Daniel Hodges has spent his entire life learning to thrive in a body that some consider to be deeply flawed. As someone who was born blind, and with a connective tissue disorder, Hodges is well-acquainted with the low expectations encountered by those with disabilities. These experiences have ignited a fire in him to help create a world in which everyone is afforded the opportunity to reach their potential without the...

Plan for Success: Why Succession Planning is Crucial for Your Organization Today's labor market is unlike anything I have seen in my career. There are fewer applicants for open positions and the needs and wants of employees have changed. And in non-profits, the labor market changes can be felt even stronger because employees wear so many hats. Creating a strong succession plan not only ensures success in the future but also creates opportunities for development for current employees and...

Wipeout Workaholism to Enjoy Your Career and Love Your Life Creating a work culture that honors well-being is an investment in the people who work with you and promotes productivity, retention, engagement, and fulfillment. Caroline Dowd-Higgins is passionate about unlocking the art of the possible in her work with individuals and organizations as a certified executive coach, a best-selling author, a dynamic speaker, and a sought-after consultant. Her new book, “Your Career Advantage:...

Managing Your Brain for Fundraising Success: 80% of the challenge of fundraising is all in your mind Rhea Wong helps nonprofits raise more money. Though she has deep experience with institutional, corporate and event fund-raising, she is passionate about major individual donors and helping organizations to establish individual giving programs. She has raised millions of dollars in private philanthropy and is passionate about building the next generation of fundraising leaders. She has become...

Learn to love the Donor.... they will love your cause with their wallet Sending love out daily without regard of it coming back will build a fountain of giving that will last beyond your life. Paul Zolman The author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in various circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul Zolman to speak about love? His childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and the distaste it...

Unleashing Hope: The Quest to Protect Survivors and Their Pets Dr. Orazie Cook holds advanced degrees in public health and has dedicated her career to addressing significant public health challenges. With an extensive background in public health, Orazie recognizes the profound implications domestic violence has on individual and community health, particularly when pets are involved. Driven by her passion for creating safe and nurturing environments, she founded Praline's Backyard Foundation...

Leadership in the Abyss...From Bad to Worse and How Companies are Stifling Their Employees James G. Wetrich, LFACHE is the CEO of The Wetrich Group of Companies. He has been in the healthcare industry for over 40 years, has worked in senior positions at Abbott and Molnlycke Health Care, and has consulted with over 100 companies. He is a certified executive coach. He recently authored Stifled, Where Good Leaders Go Wrong as well as a chapter in the anthology, Quitless: The Power of...

You Can’t Change What You Tolerate For business consultant and executive coach Robin Osborn, overcoming adversity has become a constant theme in both her personal and professional endeavors. A capable family business leader for more than three decades at Chromal Plating in California, after undergoing emergency surgery to remove a sizable brain tumor in 2021 Robin trudged through the frustrations of physical therapy for over a year until she was finally able to walk a single mile. Combining...

Why Data-Driven Impact Stories are the Secret to Increased Funding and Donor Engagement Sheri is invested in helping social-good organizations further their missions in measurable ways. As an experienced speaker, Sheri enjoys sharing her expertise in nonprofit leadership and social impact with other nonprofit professionals so that they can drive impact for their organization and foster a culture of continuous change. Sheri Chaney Jones is the founder and president of SureImpact. A...

How Philanthropy Is Good for Business Karl Miller is the Principal Broker of Karl Miller Realty. With over 18 years of real estate sales experience, his passion is helping clients achieve their home ownership and financial dreams as he aids them in making informed decisions. Karl grew up on a Campbell County dairy farm and knows the value of old-fashioned service, integrity, and long-term relationships. When at home, Karl enjoys spending time with his wife Alys, their two teenage children,...

Next Level Nonprofit: How to Build A Dream Team and Increase Lasting Impact Dr. Chris Lambert is the author of Next Level Nonprofit and Founder/CEO of Life Remodeled. Chris originally pursued a degree in marketing at Indiana University with the hope of attending law school and launching a career as a real estate developer. A spiritual awakening during his junior year led to a passion to follow Jesus, and Chris eventually followed a call to Fuller and Gordon-Conwell seminaries, where he earned...