Public SPEAKING

I’ve spoken professionally at local, national, and international events on a wide range of topics important to the nonprofit world. I specialize in women’s philanthropy, intergenerational wealth transfer, strategic planning, and board development. Specific topics include:

Thanks to Alexia Savage, United Way’s Vice President of Networking Engagement, for inviting me to speak at it’s Worldwide Uniting for Good Conference. It was a full house of invigorating, engaged, and talented fundraising professionals.

  • The Six A’s for Creating a Successful Women’s Philanthropy Program — Women give differently than men. Learn key methods for maximizing women’s giving potential.

  • Intergenerational Wealth Transfer: Strategies, Insights, and Innovation — Get ready for the biggest wealth transfer in history. Learn how to prepare your organization, board, staff and donors for this tremendous opportunity.

  • New Trends in Women’s Philanthropy — Women’s philanthropy initiatives, latest trends, and innovations continue to evolve, and your fundraising efforts need to keep pace. Learn the latest developments and how your organization can adapt.

  • Successful Strategic Planning — A solid strategic plan maximizes your fundraising opportunities and focuses your resouces on where they are most effective. Learn the keys to developing clear goals, objectives, and outcomes.

  • Developing a Dynamic Board for Strategic Engagement — A strong board is the foundation for successful fundraising. Learn how to develop your board to its fullest potential.

Upcoming 2025 speaking events:

  • Iowa Women’s Foundation, Iowa City, Iowa; March 26

  • Harden County (Iowa) Community Foundation’s 20th Anniversary, April 30, keynote speaker, Generosity and Gender presentation

  • AFP Chapter Western Maryland Chapter, July 10; Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth presentation

  • Planned Giving Association, Kansas City, Sept. 12; Generosity and Gender presentation

  • AFP Coastal Bend, Corpus Christi, TX; Oct.15

Recent speaking engagements:

“I took so many notes I got writer’s cramp and ordered her book online during her presentation. I am here with my board member and we already have a list of influential women we are going to invite to come together.”
— Presentation Attendee
“Lois gave a fascinating and fabulous presentation — among the best I’ve heard in a long time. As we look to the future, understanding the fundamental shifts that are taking place in the nonprofit sector and world of philanthropy are more important than ever.”
— Harry Lynch, CEO, Sanky Communications, New York, NY
“Lois did a great job presenting the information. It was engaging and thoughtful. ”
— Conference Attendee
“Lois’s presentation offered valuable insights into the growing influence of women in the philanthropic sector. I learned so much; how women approach giving differently—prioritizing collaboration, values-driven philanthropy and also highlighting women’s significant capacity to give. ”
— Ginger Mills, Director of Advancement, Cunningham Children’s Home
“The entire presentation was jam packed with so many things to learn.”
— Conference Attendee
“This was one of my favorite sessions in 14 years with United Way! Well done!”
— Conference Attendee